Itinerary
Arrival Srinagar our representative and transferred to the houseboat, where your trek leader will give you the predeparture briefing. There is a short afternoon Shikara ride of Nigeen Lake. Overnight at houseboat. (D)
Today, we shall drive to Pahalgam, which is 90 kms from Srinagar. From Pahalgam, we shall drive to Aru valley and stay overnight here.
We shall start trekking after the breakfast. The trek will be from Aru Valley to Lidderwat via pine forests and lush meadows along the stream known as Right Lidder River. Overnight stay at Lidderwat.
Early in the morning, we shall trek to Tarsar Lake and en route shall cross a pass of 4000 mtrs continuing trekking under the towering heights of Kolahoi Mountain to finally reach Tarsar Lake. Tarsar is an almond shaped crystal clear lake that is surrounded by variety of alpine. Overnight stay in the camps at Tarsar.
Today, we will trek towards the sister lake of Tarsar that lies on the opposite side of the mountain on the west. A steep ascend taking about 3 hours and a gradual descend leads to another stunning lake called Marsar. Overnight stay in the tents at Marsar.
We will be heading to Sumbal today. A steady climb to a mountain pass (4100m) towards north and a gradual descend will bring us to Sumbal in the Sind valley. Overnight Stay in Sumbal.
We shall drive through Sind Valley to reach Srinagar, which will take around 3 hours. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Our representative shall assist you to the airport. If there are few hours to spare (depending upon the time of the flight), we can organize a sightseeing trip in Srinagar.
