10-day Private Tarsar Marsar and Glacier Trek from Srinagar

Itinerary

1. 1

   Pickup from Srinagar Airport,Bus Stand and transfer to Pahalgam Aru . Pahalgam is a more familiar place around Srinagar so if you are reaching on your own, take a shared vehicle from Srinagar to Pahalgam. It takes about 3 hours to get there. From Pahalgam, Aru is right across the Lidder River. It takes another half an hour to cover this distance. Night Stay in Camp.

   3 hours
2. 2

   Moring after breakfast we will star our trekking. It is a gentle but long climb from Aru to Lidderwat, covering a distance of 10 km in 6 hours. The trail to Lidderwat starts to climb straight out of the village, following the course of the Lidder River. Follow the wide trail past the agricultural departmentu2019s fence.Night Stay in Camp.

   6 hours
3. 3

   Today Morning after breakfast will start our Trek .It is a steeper route, the entire route is patched by boulders and gravel, and you will walk along Doodhsar stream which looks whitish in color. It takes about 5 to 6 hrs to reach Satlanjan meadows.Night Stay in Camp

   6 hours
4. 4

   Time Taken: 6 hours / Altitude: 11,000 ft. / Distance: 4 kmnnThe trek of the day will be covered in approx. 6 hrs. This is at an altitude of 11,000 ft. and nearest you can be to this grand glacier. The glacier is hanging glacier and is five kilometers in length. Itu2019s the perennial source of water for Jhelum river. Going closer is dangerous as the snow may be hollow underneath. After spending some time at this point, trekkers walk back to Satlanjan and camp there for night.

   10 hours
5. 5

   Time Taken: 5 hours / Altitude: 10,000 ft. / Distance: 09 kmnnThe trek of the day will take you back to Lidderwat by following back same route from Lidderwat to Satlanjan. The route is easier than previous day. There are gentle ascents which arenu2019t noticeable. Once again camp at Lidderwat meadows for night stay.

   6 hours
6. 6

   Lidderwat to SekwassnTime Taken: 5 hours / Altitude: 11,160 ft. / Distance: 6 kmnnAn easy to moderate day. Continue the trail alongside the Lidder River, and dips down into the fantastic forests of pine. Move past the cluster of trees and watch incredible views unfold before you. The expansive grasslands of Lidderwat blend in with the snowy mountains, along with misty valleys. The trail enters a tapering valley graced by a snaking blue river and soon leads to the lovely campsite of Sekwass.

   5 hours
7. 7

   Sekwass to Tarsar and explore TarsarnTime Taken: 4 hours / Altitude: 12,470 ft. / Distance: 4 kmnnOnce you leave Sekwass, the trail along the path leading up to Tarsar, via a ridge overlooking a stream. The narrow ridges pop up to stunning views of the valley. About two hours later, the trail offers a slight sneak peek into the wonderful Tarsar Lake. Crossing a stream through rocky terrains and boulders land you at the grasslands of Tarsar. Camp here on the night.

   4 hours
8. 8

   Trek from Tarsar Lake to Sundersar campnTime Taken: 5 hours / Altitude: 12,960 ft. / Distance: 6 kmnnStart climbing the pass as it saves 3-4 hours and then descend through the shepherdsu2019 trail which will take you to middle of the valley. Walk along the stream on the beautiful velvet like grass. En route see Bakkarval shelters lying on left, the trail lies behind these shelters through the boulder area. Further are lushest grasslands you will ever come across and amidst the meadows stream transforms into a large pond which is fed by the snow patches on the mountains. Follow the trail and reach beautiful grassy land of Sundersar Lake, here you can pitch your tents anywhere on the flat ground, camping here is a delight. Enjoy in the serene beauty of Kashmir and comfortably stay in tents.

   5 hours
9. 9

   Trek from Sundersar camp to visit Marsar Lake go to Homwas camp Time Taken: 5 hours / Altitude: 11,500 ft. via 13,200 ft. / Distance: 9 kmnThe trail from Sundarsar stretched far across the lake, and towards Marsar. The one that goes overnnboulders is a quicker trail, although a bit tricky. This is where youu2019ll thank yourself for carrying a trekking pole or ice axe. Soon the path opens up to grassy patches, and past a few beautiful brooks. Soon, the climb leads to stunning vistas of Marsar, enveloped in cloudy haloes. The lake, looking quite similar to Tarsar Lake, is lined by beautiful mountains on the side. From Marsar, you descend back to Sundersar Campsite. After that stick to the trail heading towards Zach Margi valley, this will land us at the Homwas campsite.

   5 hours
10. 10

    Trek from Homwas to Aru Village and same day drive to Srinagar by taxinTime Taken: 6 hours / Altitude: 8,040 ft. / Distance: 13 km treknnDescend from Homwas to Lidderwat. The sights of todayu2019s trek are beguiling and you can spot Kolahoi glacier on the way. Come across the Lidderwat pine forest, take a break at Lidderwat and then head to Aru.nnNow, Aru is 13 km away and you can reach there in another 4 hours.Upon Arrival at Aru Valley you will be pickup and transfer to Srinagar for your onward journey.

    9 hours