Discover the hidden beauty of Tarsar Marsar with a 10-day private trek. Camp by alpine lakes, trek lush meadows, and experience Kashmir’s romanticism.
Srinagar-Pickup from Srinagar hotel or Airport and transfer to Aru Base Camp
Aru Valley - Pickup from Srinagar Airport, Bus Stand and transfer to Pahalgam Aru. Pahalgam is a well-known spot near Srinagar, so if you’re traveling independently, you can take a shared vehicle from Srinagar to Pahalgam. The journey takes about 3 hours. From Pahalgam, Aru is just across the Lidder River, which takes another half an hour to reach. Overnight stay in camp.
Aru to Lidderwat. Morning after breakfast, we will start our trek.
Lidderwat to Satlanjan. This morning, after breakfast, we will begin our trek.
Satlanjan to Kolahoi Glacier - Satlanjan same day trek.
Satlanjan to Lidderwat. Today’s trek will take you back to Lidderwat.
Lidderwat to Sekwass. An easy to moderate day. Continue the trail alongside the Lidder River.
Sekwass to Tarsar and explore Tarsar
Tarsar Lake - Sekwass to Tarsar and explore Tarsar
Time Taken: 4 hours / Altitude: 12,470 ft. / Distance: 4 km
Once you leave Sekwass, the trail leads up to Tarsar via a ridge overlooking a stream. The narrow ridges offer stunning views of the valley. About two hours later, the trail provides a glimpse of the beautiful Tarsar Lake. Crossing a stream through rocky terrains and boulders brings you to the grasslands of Tarsar. Camp here for the night.
Trek from Tarsar Lake to Sundersar camp
Tarsar Lake - Trek from Tarsar Lake to Sundersar camp
Time Taken: 5 hours / Altitude: 12,960 ft. / Distance: 6 km
Start climbing the pass as it saves 3-4 hours and then descend through the shepherds’ trail which will take you to the middle of the valley. Walk along the stream on the beautiful velvet-like grass. En route, see Bakkarval shelters on the left; the trail lies behind these shelters through the boulder area. Further along are the lushest grasslands you will ever come across, and amidst the meadows, the stream transforms into a large pond fed by the snow patches on the mountains. Follow the trail to reach the beautiful grassy land of Sundersar Lake, where you can pitch your tents anywhere on the flat ground. Camping here is a delight. Enjoy the serene beauty of Kashmir and stay comfortably in tents.
Trek from Sundersar camp to visit Marsar Lake and go to Homwas camp
Marsar Lake - Trek from Sundersar camp to visit Marsar Lake and go to Homwas camp
Time Taken: 5 hours / Altitude: 11,500 ft. via 13,200 ft. / Distance: 9 km
The trail from Sundersar stretches far across the lake and towards Marsar. The path over boulders is quicker but a bit tricky. This is where you’ll be glad you brought a trekking pole or ice axe. Soon, the path opens up to grassy patches and past a few beautiful brooks. The climb leads to stunning vistas of Marsar, enveloped in cloudy halos. The lake, similar to Tarsar Lake, is lined by beautiful mountains. From Marsar, you descend back to Sundersar Campsite. After that, follow the trail heading towards Zach Margi valley, which will bring you to the Homwas campsite.
Trek from Homwas to Aru Village and same day drive to Srinagar by Car
Aru Valley - Trek from Homwas to Aru Village and same day drive to Srinagar by taxi
Time Taken: 6 hours / Altitude: 8,040 ft. / Distance: 13 km trek
Descend from Homwas to Lidderwat. The sights on today’s trek are captivating, and you can spot Kolahoi glacier along the way. Pass through the Lidderwat pine forest, take a break at Lidderwat, and then head to Aru.
Aru is 13 km away and can be reached in another 4 hours. Upon arrival at Aru Valley, you will be picked up and transferred to Srinagar for your onward journey.
- Accommodation (Camping) (2 person in one tent)
- All necessary permits and entry fees
- Packed Lunch on the way
- Meals while on trek - Non-Vegetarian or Vegetarian
- Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff
- Trek equipment’s: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent
- Mules to carry the central luggage
- • Any meals during transit are not included in the trek fee
- personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc. ’
- And any other item not specifically mentioned above as ‘INCLUDED
- • Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight
- and train schedule; cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc.
- • Anything not specifically mentioned under the head
Tarsar Marsar is one of the most underrated treks in India. It is easier than the Kashmir Great Lakes trek, but perhaps even more beautiful. The biggest bonus of this trek is that you not only visit three huge alpine lakes, you also camp on the grassy shores of two of them. All along, you trek through lush, green meadows bedecked with wildflowers.
The valley of Kashmir is an experience that may rob the most masterful wordsmith off adjectives, but never fail to brew unceasing lyricism in the heart of her beholders. Kashmir’s inherent classical romanticism aside, there are some things exclusively special to trekking and the Tarsar Marsar twin lakes trek brings all of them together.
Grasslands like velvet, walking through hovering pine trees that are beautiful and fragrant, little thatched roofed hamlets peopled by beautiful humans, perfect stillness of azure waters, and camping by the glacial lakes which give the trek its name.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
