TARSAR MARSAR

4115 Meters | Kashmir | 4 June | 6 July | 3 Aug

TARSAR MARSAR

4115 Meters | Kashmir

4 June | 6 July | 3 Aug

DIFFICULTY

Easy

DURATION

7 Days

BEST TIME

July – Sept

COST

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OVERVIEW

Trekking in Kashmir is an exceptional experience, and Tarsar Marsar offers a unique trail that is yet to be explored fully. This trek takes place in the summer months and showcases green meadows, pristine waterways, and breathtaking mountains. Walk through the pine trees that are not only beautiful but also fragrant, pass by charming thatched-roof houses, experience the peacefulness of the sky-blue waters, and camp beside the frosty lakes that give the trek its name.

The trek starts from the Aru valley in Pahalgam and takes you through the beautiful Lidderwat valley, which is known for its rich flora and fauna. The trail then climbs up to the Shekwas base camp, from where you can get panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, and later the highlight of the trek, the beautiful lakes of Tarsar and Marsar.

The Tarsar Marsar trek is a moderate-level trek, suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers. The trek involves hiking for 7-8 hours a day, with a total distance of around 50 kilometers. The trek offers a chance to explore the pristine beauty of the Kashmir valley and experience the local culture and hospitality of the Kashmiri people. If you’re looking for an offbeat yet extremely beautiful trek in Kashmir, the stunning scenery of Tarsar Marsar will leave you amazed for a very long time.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Srinagar to Aru/ Pahalgam by cab and stay in a hotel

We meet near Dal Lake. Srinagar to Pahalgam is a 3 hour journey by road. Aru village is 12kms from Pahalgam. Mobile data is available till Pahalgam, while you might get wifi at Aru.

Day 2: Trek from Aru (2300 m) to Lidderwat (2800 m)

The trail starts with a dense forest, which gradually gives way to alpine meadows. We walk besides the Lidder river that originates from Kolahoi Glacier. The entire day is a little long, although there is not a lot of elevation gain on this day. We finish our day at Lidderwat, after crossing the river. At Lidderwat you will likely see a lot of sheep.

Day 3: Lidderwat to Sikhwas (3350 m)

We walk alongside the stream originating from Tarsar lake. We will be trekking beyond the treeline on this day, and we cross some boulder sections. We camp at Sikhwas campsite, which is nestled amidst multiple streams coming from Tarsar, Marsar and Sundersar lakes.

Day 4: Sikhwas to Tarsar lake (3700 m)

This is also a short day, but with a good amount of elevation gain to Tarsar lake. We reach Tarsar lake early, and later do a day-hike to a nearby mountain top to get a 360 view of Tarsar lake.

Day 5: Tarsar lake to Marsar and Sundersar lake
This is a long day. Tarsar pass is a short steep climb from Tarsar lake, followed by an equally steep descent to the next valley. We camp at the valley, and then with lighter packs hike for Sundarsar and Marsar lakes. Sundersar lake comes first, and we circumnavigate half the lake to climb towards Marsar lake. We reach the mountain top overlooking Marsar lake – and then return to our campsite.

Day 6: Sundersar lake to Homwas
We return from our campsite near to Sundersar lake towards Sikhwas, this time from a valley parallel to the one by which we had reached Tarsar lake,

Day 7: Homwas to Aru trek and Aru to Srinagar same day by cab.
This would be an easy day.

INCLUSIONS

Highly nutritious Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks on all days
Govt. qualified Guides during the trek
Camping in tents
Sleeping bags & Mattress
Guide fee
Ponies or porters for common stuff during trek
First aid medical kit
All permits
Participants will get an exclusive discount on all Fast&Up products.

EXCLUSIONS

Travel till Srinagar
Srinagar to Pahalgam & back
Personal clothing & Personal Porter
Any kind of personal expenses
Toiletries
Tips to guide/porter
Anything not mentioned in inclusions of the package
Personal Insurance
Laundry
Travel Insurance

PREPARATION GUIDE

This is a beginner-moderate level trek. Thus, you don’t need any special training or previous experience
You shall just be fit, healthy and willing to make effort.
Training for a week or two would be enough. That too if you don’t indulge in physical exercise at all.
Walk uphill or stairs steps with a back pack.
It’s be great if you build a healthy amount of cardiovascular endurance. Jogging is the best exercise to increase your stamina.
For detailed advice and coordination, we’ll have a WhatsApp group.