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Tarsar Marsar Trek

The Tarsar Marsar Trek is a mesmerizing alpine journey through the untouched beauty of Kashmir’s Lidder Valley. This trek takes you to the stunning twin lakes—Tarsar and Marsar—set amidst lush green meadows, pine forests, and towering snow-clad peaks.

Short Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive at Srinagar. Depart Srinagar by 2 pm and drive to Aru base camp (4 hrs)
  • Day 2: Aru to Lidderwat (9.5 km, 6 hours)
  • Day 3: Lidderwat to Shekwas (5.6 km, 5 hours)
  • Day 4: Shekwas to Tarsar and explore Tarsar (5 km, 4 hours)
  • Day 5: Tarsar to Sundersar and view Marsar and back camping site (8.5 Km, Mx 6hrs)
  • Day 6: Sundersar to Homwas (9 Km, Mx 7hrs)
  • Day 7: Homwas to Aru (13 Km, 7hrs)

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Aru (8,038 ft) – 103 km Drive

Upon arrival at the Srinagar airport, you will board a vehicle that takes you on a 2-hour drive to Aru, winding roads that take you through one of Kashmir’s famed tourist destinations of Pahalgam. Aru, our base camp for the Tarsar – Marsar trek, is another 12 km ahead of Pahalgam. Stay overnight in tents at the open grassy campsite at Aru.

Day 2: Aru to Lidderwat (9.022 ft) – 8 km

We head out into the tree cover, visible at a distance from the campsite, leaving behind the green pen pastures. The trek starts with a gradual ascend for 2 to 3 hours through a beautiful pine forest trail. A short level walk along the Lidder river thereafter brings you to a tea stall. Another gradual ascend for 1 hour and you can see the Lidder forest rest house insight. Cross a bridge and get to the Lidder campsite on the other side of the ladder river.

Day 3: Lidderwat to Sekhwas (11,154 ft) – 6 km

The day’s trek starts with a moderate to steep ascent for 1 hour, followed by a level walk for another hour before we break for lunch, beside a gentle stream. We leave the tree line behind here and ascend gradually for 1 more hour to reach the Shekwas campsite. From here one can get a good view of the surrounding mountains and the path leading up to the Tarsar green lake.

Day 4: Sekhwas to Tarsar Lake (12,467 ft) – 4 km

A trek to the first of the lakes, Tarsar, is on the agenda today. We trek uphill from the Shekwas campsite, keeping the stream flowing down to our right. The views of the mountains get grander and more snow-clad peaks to become visible all around us as we approach the Tarsar Lake. 2 hours of trekking and the beautiful lake reveals itself amidst imposing mountain ridges on 3 sides.

Day 5: Tarsar to Sundersar (12,960 ft) via Sonamous Pass (12,960 ft) – 6 km

Today, we have to cross the ridge which surrounds the Tarsar lake. An hour’s climb to the top of the ridge and then we descend into the valley on the other side. The view of the valley leading to Zachmargi on the other side of the ridge is simply breathtaking. Upon descending into the valley, we walk along the stream which drains from Sundarsar. Camp at Sundarsar.

Day 6: Sundersar toHomwas via Marsar- 9KM

Altitude loss: 13,201 ft to 11,500 ft trek type: moderate, 40 – minute ascent to marsar gradual descent all the way to Homwas

Day 7: Homwas to Aru drive to Srinagar

Trek distance: 13 km | Duration: 6 hours Altitude loss: 11,500 ft to 7,958 ft trek type: Easy Gradually descending trail all the way. It costs  Rs 3,500 per  cab (5-6 seater ) you have to pay the driver directy to Homwas 

Inclusions

Accommodation (Camping)
  1. Meals while on trek (Veg & Egg) Bed tea, Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.
  2. Trek equipment’s like Sleeping bag, liner, mattress, tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent
  3. Trekking Permits
  4. First aid medical kits
  5. Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide Support staff, and Mules. 
  1. Transport
  2. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
  3. Hotel Stay in Srinagar.
  4. Food during the transit.

GEARS

  1. 1 backpack (50-60 liters) with rain cover
  2. 1 rain cover for you 1 pair
  3. Floaters or slippers
  4. 1 water bottles
  5. 1 Lunch Box
  6. A pair of trekking shoes or waterproof sports shoes
ESSENTIALS
  1. Cap
  2. Sunglasses
  3. Cold cream
  4. Lip balm
  5. Extra cotton bags
  1. 2 pairs of pants
  2. 3-4 T-shirt with long sleeves
  3. 2 Shirts with long sleeves
  4. 1 Jacket
  5. 1 waterproof, wind-proof jacket (Please make sure this is a warm jacket and not just a windcheater.)
  6. 2 pairs thermals (uppers and lowers)
  7. 3 pairs of sock
  8. 1-2 pairs woolen socks
  9. Woolen cap
  10. Woolen gloves
  11. 1 woolen scarf

We use hygienic dry toilet tent during the trek because of minimum water availability. Carry additional things by yourself like hand sanitizer, wet wipes, tissues, etc.