Tarsar Marsar Trek

Tarsar Marsar Trek

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Quick Facts:

Location: Aru Valley, near Pahalgam, Kashmir
Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
Total distance: Approximately 48 km
Highest point: Tarsar Pass, at 13,500 ft
Difficulty: Easy to moderate; suitable for beginners
Best for: First-time trekkers hoping to explore Kashmir’s lakes
Start: Aru Village
Best season: July to September
Accommodation: Tents during the trek
Mobile network: Available only as far as Aru; there is no coverage beyond it
Nearest airport: Srinagar Airport, approximately 110 km from Aru
Permit: Required; bring an Aadhaar card or another form of identification
Temperatures: 15–20°C during the day and 2–6°C at night
Minimum age: 8 years, provided the trekker is fit

Day 1 : Journey To Aru Village – The Gateway To Tarsar Marsar Trek

Trek distance 112 km

Trek duration – 4-5 hours

Altitude – Aru 7,958 feet

Mode Of Journey – By taxi From Srinagar

Night stay – Hotel (on twin share basis)

Day 2 : Trek from Aru village to Lidderwat Camp

Total distance 10 km

Trek duration – 5/6 Hours journey

Altitude 9,136 feet

Mode Of Journey – On Foot

Trek Difficulty – Easy-Moderate

Night stay – Our Lidderwat campsite on Twin-sharing tents

First day of trek, easy walk. Walk through pine forest along the Lidder river to Lidderwat, around 10 km. You will cross a few wooden bridges. Camp is in a big meadow, near the river. Very nice place for first night.

Day 3 :Trek from Lidderwat to Shekwas camp

Trek Distance  06 km

Trek Duration  4/5 Hours journey

Altitude – Shekwas 11,089 feet

Mode of journey – On foot

Trek Difficulty – Moderate Trails

Night Stay – Our campsite on Twin-sharing tents

Today walk is a little up and down. Cross the river and walk through forest and meadows to Shekwas, around 6 km. It is a small meadow with shepherd huts. From here, mountains start looking bigger.

Day 4 : Trek from Shekwas camp to Tarsar Lake.

Trek Distance: 05 km

Trek Duration: 3/4 Hours journey

Altitude: Tarsar Lake – 12,500 feet

Mode Of Journey: On foot

Trek Difficulty: Moderate Climb

Night Stay: Our campsite on Twin-sharing tents

This is the main day. Climb up to Tarsar Pass and then come down to Tarsar Lake. When you see the lake for the first time, it looks totally blue and calm. Camp will be near the lake only.

Day 5 : Trek from Tarsar Lake to Sundersar camp.

Trek Distance: 05 km

Trek Duration: 3/4 Hours journey

Altitude: Sundersar – 12,978 feet

Mode Of Journey: On foot

Trek Difficulty: Moderate Climb

Night Stay: Our campsite on Twin-sharing tents

Today you go to see Marsar and Sundersar. Walk up to the ridge, from there you will see Marsar Lake below, deep blue and hidden. Then walk down to Sundersar Lake, a small and quiet lake. Camp near Sundersar.

Day 6 : Trek From Sundersar Camp To The Enchanting Marsar Lake & Descend To Homwas Camp

Trek Distance –09 km

Trek Duration – 6/7 Hours journey

Altitude – Marsar Lake – 12,978 ft Descent to Homwas camp – 11,500 fee

Mode Of Journey – On foot

Trek Difficulty – Moderate (Steep Ascent To Marsar Lake then a gradual descent to Homwas Camp)

Night Stay – Our campsite on Twin-sharing tents

Day 7 : Descend From Homwas To Aru Village (13km) Same Day Drive Back To Srinagar By Taxi (112 km) (4/5 Hours)

Trek duration– 4-5 hours

Trek distance – 13 km

Mode of journey – On foot and By Taxi

Altitude Loss– From Homwas camp – 11,500 feet to Aru 7,958 feet

Drive Distance– 112Km

Drive Duration– 4-5 hours

Drop Location– Srinagar

Things To Carry
✅ ID Card
✅ Sunscreen, lip balm
✅ Trekking Shoes
✅ Water bottle 1Ltr
✅ Full sleeves T-Shirts
✅ Thermo Flask
✅ Down Jacket
✅ Trekking Poles
✅ Waterproof trekking pant and jacket
✅ Other trekking gears according to your requirement
✅ Raincoat or windcheater
✅ Cap and sunglasses
✅ Flashlight with extra batteries
✅ Leather Gloves
✅ Extra memory card for the camera
✅ Track Suit
✅ UV Protected Sunglasses
✅ Inner Fleece Gloves
✅ Water Bottle
✅ Warm clothes with thermals, gloves, caps and socks.
✅ personal medical kit
✅ Full sleeves T-Shirts
✅ Carrey some food like cookies and Candy.
✅ Toiletries.
✅ Muffler

Inclusions: Transportation | Accommodation | Meals | Permit | Trek Guide | Trek

Cancellation Policies

1 . All the cancellations must be communicated in written.

2. Token amount is nonrefundable in any cases.

3. Cancellations made 15 Days prior to travel date will attract cancellation charges.

4. Cancellations charges will vary from 25 % - 50% of the total tour package cost.

5.100 % Retention charges will be levied for bookings cancelled within 15 days of travel date or

6. No show scenarios.

7. No refunds will be given in case of missed or unused services. This includes Flights, Trains Hotel stays, meals, sightseeing, transfers, entry ticket, permits or any other HIMALAYA EXPERT services.

8. HIMALAYA EXPERT have the right to cancel your Invoice due to insufficient Advance Amount i.e. 50% of the total tour Package Cost.

7. In case, clients are suspected to indulge in any kind of illegal activity or violent behavior, HIMALAYA EXPERT will immediately stop the services while holding all the refunds.