TARSAR MARSAR PAHALGAM TREK

Kashmir , India

TARSAR MARSAR PAHALGAM TREK

7 Days 6 Nights

₹17,900.00

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Overview

Arrive: Aru Valley, Kashmir Depart: Aru Valley, Kashmir Best Time: June to September	Duration: 7 Days Trek-Distance: 48 KM Highest Altitude: Sundarsar Pass (3900m)

The Tarsar-Marsar Trek is a best alternative and most beautiful than its sibling Great Lakes trek. The trek expedition lies in the remote valley of Aru in Lidder Valley. The Tarsar-Marsar as the name suggests treks to the twin lakes of Tarsar and Marsar. The lakes are separated by a mountain.

The route of the Tarsar Marsar trek lies under the towering height of the highest mountain peak of Kashmir, Mount Kolhoi (5400M). It crosses streams, plenty of colorful meadows. Tarsar Marsar trek route falls within the boundaries of Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary. Long tailed marmots are seen through out the trek, with a rare possibility of a sight of Himalayan Brown bears high up in the meadows.

Though trekking in Kashmir is not the newest but still this expedition is no walk in the park. Arduous days, steep and rocky passes, and altitudes approaching 4000m all collide to create a challenging trek in one of the most beautiful and serene Himalayas of Kashmir.

WHILE PLANNING YOUR TREK, AS A BEGINNER KEEP THE FOLLOWING POINTS IN CONSIDERATION:-

you feel fit enough to trek for hours.
you walk two or three kilometers daily.
you don’t have any breathing problems.
you are not scared of heights.

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Schedule Details

Day 1: – Arrival. Reception at Aru Valley, Pahalgam.

<p>On arrival at Aru Valley bus station, our representative will receive you and shift you to the tented campsite where you will be provided with a welcome tea or kahwa. Meet our guide and staff for an introduction and briefing. Aru is the last town with a market before the start of the trek. Dinner at the campsite.</p>

Day 2: – Aru to Lidderwat.

<p>A gradual ascent from Aru to Lidderwat covering a distance of 10 km in 6 hours with an altitude gain of 342 m. Look out for two clear streams and a wooden bridge half hour before Lidderwat. We also pass through Nandkei Gujjar nomad settlements across the Lidder river. Once we reach Lidderwat, we can explore the meadows and the clear streams that run through it which is an absolute delightful experience. Camp for the nightstay at Lidderwat</p>

Day 3: – Lidderwat to Sekhwas.

<p>While trekking to Sekhwas we gain an altitude of 480 m in 5 hours covering a distance of 6 km. The trail is mostly ascending with intermediate flat grounds and one river crossing en route. After passing through pine forests and some intermittent clearings we will reach wide sweeping grasslands that are formed from the merger of many valleys that converge here. The trail climbs swiftly past a few Gujjar huts to the camping grounds of Sekhwas. Camp for the night at Sekhwas.</p>

Day 4: – Shekwas to Tarsar.

<p>It is a gentle climb to Tarsar through tall grasses, a few ridges and finally to the shore of the lake. Tarsar Lake is 5 km above Sekhwas and takes 4 hours with an altitude gain of 518 meters. The turquoise blue water is surrounded by lush meadows and snow capped peaks – this campsite is truly heaven on earth. Camp at Tarsar for an overnight stay.</p>

Day 5: – Tarsar to Sundersar.

<div class="col-md-12 tour-wrap"> <div class="day-wrap"> <p>The trek to Sundersar covers a distance of 5 km in 5 hours with a pass crossing. Some trekkers attempt a trek to Marsar, which is a closed lake set inside a cauldron with steep sides. The trail is a steep ascent in the beginning, followed by a descent and then a final gentle ascent to the beautiful Sundarsar a small lake. Around the lake are long meadow stretches with little sprouting flowers of yellow, blue and white. Sundarsar has big, flat stretches that is a perfect camping spot.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div>

Day 6: – Visit Marsar, and get down to Homwas.

<div class="col-md-12 tour-wrap"> <div class="day-wrap">The trail initially is a climb to Marsar, which is at an altitude of 4100m. We explore the surrounding meadows, and finally descend to 3400m. The trek covers a distance of approximately 8 km in 6 hours. The Homwas valley is a sharp drop of over 600m, over a series of meadows. Each of these meadows has a little stream that runs down from snow melts and falls down to the meadow below forming a clear pond, before sliding off the cliff as a waterfall. The Homwas valley floor, again, is a breathtaking piece of nature’s art with small streams, brooks and green pastures. Camp for the night at Homwas. <p> </p> <table class="table" style="font-size: 1rem;"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row"> </th> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"> </th> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"> </th> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div>

Day 7: – Homwas to Aru.

<p>Descend 1370m, and 14 km from Homwas to Aru. An early start will get us to Aru in about 5 hours. The trek ends at Aru where from you can proceed to your next destination. Our guide can arrange transportation to Srinagar or Pahalgam.</p>

F.A.Q

WHAT TO CARRY?

<p> </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.85em 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 18px; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-book, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #080808; background-color: #fafafa;">The trek is supported by horses. You will need to carry only a light sack, weighing about 4-6kg for your items like passport, money, and camera gear. The following is a list of the items you should carry on the trek. If you have items that can not be used on the trek, you can store them at our houseboat or our office and take them back after returning from the trek.</p> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px 7px; padding: 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 18px; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-book, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; color: #080808; background-color: #fafafa;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Please note that only postpaid Indian mobile sim cards (Jio, Airtel and BSNL) work in Kashmir Valley. There’s no cellular connectivity from Day 2 to Day 6 of the trek.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Passport or a valid ID card</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Duffel Bag 60 liters</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">One Pair Trekking Shoes</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">One Pair Trail Approach Shoes</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Trekking Pants</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Hooded Rain Jacket</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Shade Hat</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">One Pair Sunglasses</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">One Pair Liner Gloves</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Small Size Day-Pack</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Two Pair Trekking Socks</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">One Pair Sandals</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Extra Warm Clothes</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Warm Hooded Down Jacket</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunscreen Cream</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Lip Balm</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Any Personal Medication</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 3px 0px; border: 0px #e1e1e1; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Please double check your passport or Aadhar numbers before submitting through booking form. These numbers are required for preparation of trek permits.<br /><br /><br /></li> </ul>

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TARSAR MARSAR PAHALGAM TREK