Kolahoi Glacier is a valley glacier in the northwestern Himalayan Range situated 26 kilometers north from Pahalgam and 16 kilometers south from Sonamarg, in Jammu and Kashmir. This valley glacier is revered by the locals as the “Goddess of Light” for being the perennial source of water that powers major rivers such as Jhelum and Lidder.
Kolahoi glacier lies at an average elevation of 4,700 meters (15,400 ft). The highest peak named after the glacier is Kolahoi Peak has an elevation of 5425 meters. The origin of the glacier is below the cirques on the north flank of Kolahoi Peak. It is the main source of Lidder River and its waters become the tributaries of the Jhelum River. Its water serves the population of Anantnag district, where it is mainly being used for drinking and agricultural purposes. The water finally discharges itself into Jhelum River near Khanabal Anantnag.
Kolahoi Glacier trek takes you through the magnificent views of the Kashmir Valley. Kolahoi Glacier is the highest glacier in Kashmir. You walk along with this gorgeous creation of nature. The Kolahoi Pass Trek is once in a wonderful experience. It is a journey that allows you to reimagine the magnificence of nature alongside being an internal journey that lets you reflect upon yourself and embrace moments of serenity and peace. This beauty is the source of river Lidder. The trek takes you close to this glacier in the Himalayas. It is a lovely winding route midst tall coniferous trees of the altitude.
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- Day 1 Arrive in Srinagar-Shikara ride
- Day 2 Srinagar-Pahalgam – Aru (12.7km, 29min), - Lidderwat (6-7hrs approx.)
- Day 3 Lidderwat- Satlanjan (4-5hrs approx.)
- Day 4 Satlangan to Kolahoi glacier and back to Satlanjan (6-7hrs approx)
- Day 5 Satlanjan- Lidderwat (4-5hrs approx.)
- Day 6 Lidderwat – Aru (6-7hrs approx.) – Srinagar (102km, 2hr 36 min)
- Day 7 Srinagar- Srinagar International Airport (11.5km, 32min)
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Q. How to ReachA.
- By Air: Most major air carriers like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Indigo operate daily flights to Srinagar. Reaching Srinagar by flight from New Delhi is the most convenient way. By Train: Jammu railway station is well connected to all major cities in India by rail. Direct train services are available from Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum. By Bus: Srinagar is linked by the National Highway 1A to the rest of the country. J & K state road transport operates comfortable buses from Jammu.