This trek is all about adventure. We enter the mountain ranges from one side and exit it from the other. We traverse the mountain range from South to Northwest. Starting our trek, from the beautiful village of Aru village we trek to Lidderwat through the beautiful forests of fir, and which opens out to the Dalla clearing.
We trek to Kolahoi Glacier, which is a valley glacier in the northwestern Himalayan Range. 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 meter. It is the main source of Lidder River and its waters become the tributaries of the Jhelum River. And after we return back from Kolahoi Glacier we continue our mountain journey towards Tarsar & marsar Lakes. Perched on the cloud-piercing altitude of 13,201 ft. The Tarsar Marsar Trek is composed of majestic trails and three alpine lakes- Tarsar, Marsar, and Sundarsar that complements the beauty of each other. And finally, we trek down to Sumbal village to the civilization and transfer to Mammar Village.
You walk along with this gorgeous creation of nature. This 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 and alpine lakes in the Himalayas. It is a lovely winding route midst tall coniferous trees of the altitude. As the saying goes “Life is better in hiking boots.” So don’t miss out on this adventure with Highland Excursions.
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Activity
Trekking
- 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 to Tarsar Lake via Sekhwas (7-8hr)
- Day 7 Tarsar Lake to Sundarsar Lake via Marsar Lake (6-7hr)
- Day 8 Trek to Sumbal, drive to Mammar Tent Village (10.5km, 22min)
- Day 9 Mammar Base Camp- Srinagar {Houseboat/Hotel stay} + Local Sightseeing (51.3km, 1hr 34min)
- Day 10 Departure from Srinagar -Srinagar International Airport (18.4km, 49min)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.