Tarsar Marsar Trek, Kashmir
Overview
- Activity: Himalaya Trek
- Region: Kashmir
- Temperature: Day 17° to 20°C and Night 3° to -4°C
- Highest Altitude: 13,500 ft.
- Endurance: Moderate
- Grade: Easy to Difficult
- Cost: ₹ 14,500/-
- Duration: 7 Days/ 6 Nights
- Batch: 24th – 30th July 2023
Trekking tours in Kashmir – Tarsar Marsar Trek
The Kashmir Valley is a popular go-to destination for those seeking trekking holidays in the Himalayan region. With snow-covered peaks, turquoise streams, and verdant valleys, Kashmir seems almost straight out of a fairy-tale story. It is no wonder then that Kashmir is often known far and wide as ‘Heaven on Earth’. Now there are many popular trekking trails in Kashmir that you might have heard of. And then there are the rarer ones. We are here to invite you to join in on one such rare trail in Kashmir – the Tarsar Marsar Trek.
You could be forgiven for hearing about Tarsar Marsar for the first time – even some of the most avid travellers haven’t. But if you are in the mood for offbeat trekking or hiking trips, the Tarsar Marsar Trek is just for you!
The highlight of the Tarsar Marsar Trek is undoubtedly the sight of the three magnificent alpine lakes – Tarsar, Marsar, and Sundarsar. Emerald green meadows, dense fir forests, and glittering streams…these are the gems of natural beauty that await you on this wonderful trek that is bound to captivate your senses. Camp by the lakeside under the starry sky and experience a true taste of paradise…right here on Earth!
Join Wandering Explorers on the Tarsar Marsar Trek this 2022.
Highlight
- Witness the unrivalled beauty of Tarsar, Marsar, and Sundarsar
- Camp by the riverside under the open sky
- Trek through the verdant fir and pine forests of the Valley
- Catch sight of the snowy peaks that overlook the turquoise blue waters of the alpine lakes
- See a picturesque side of Kashmir that is truly off-beat!
Tour Plan
(Altitude - 7,950ft)
Reach Srinagar airport before 2 pm. Book your flights accordingly.
Our coordinator will accompany you to the camp at Aru. A four hour scenic drive through Kashmir mountain roads to our first camp.
Our first camp at Aru located along the riverside of Lidder. Spend a pleasant evening at camp enjoying the mountain river landscape.
Overnight stay in camp.
(Participants will have to bear the cost of transport till base camp)
(Altitude - 7,950 to 9,150ft; 10 km trek, 6 hrs)
Brace yourself for the first day of trek. Trail to Lidderwat goes upstream alongside the river Lidder. Traversing further we enter in thickets of pine and fir forest. Past the forest Dalla clearing opens. At the end you will come across vast verdant meadows of Lidderwat.
Overnight stay in camp.
(Altitude - 9,150 to 11,000ft; 5.5 km trek, 5 hrs)
Wake up early to enjoy mountain morning. Today we will head to Shekwas our next camp. Very soon after you start the walk, you will enter the woods of pine. While going ahead don’t forget to look back for the mesmerizing view of Lidder river valley.
As we trek along babbling crystal clear streams, soon arrive at the expansive grassland of Shekwas. This vast green meadows extended till horizon and blends with misty snowcapped mountains. Spend your evening at the breathtaking Shekwas campsite.
(Altitude - 11,000 to 12,500ft; 5 km trek, 4 hrs)
Enjoy your morning at great meadows of Shekwas. Today we will head to Tarsar Lake, first of the two magnificent lakes. Don’t forget to carry enough water before you leave camp as very few water sources available along the route.
Once you cross the meadows trail transitioned to a couple of ridges. Further crossing a mountain stream through rocky terrain will lead to the grasslands of Tarsar Lake. It’s a beautiful lake encompassed with towering mountain peaks. Stroll around and spend evening at this heavenly place.
(Altitude - 12,500 to 13,100ft; 5 km trek, 5 hrs)
Our next camp is Sundarsar Lake, second high point of the trek. The trail to camp is short and a bit demanding ascend. The hike of the trails highest point is much vantage as you will enjoy the spanning view of valley and Trasar lake. From here a gentle descend will lead you to the Sundarsar Lake camp.
Sundarsar Lake is surreally picturesque, surrounded with high Himalayan peaks and connected with plain fields.
(Altitude - Marsar ridge 13,400ft, Homwas 11,500ft; 9 km trek, 7 hrs)
A gentle decent will lead you to the Homwas. A little surprise awaits you along the trail; as you trek further through grassy fields enters moraine land. It will be a different experience negotiating through boulders. As you reach the top of the trail enjoy the wonderful view of Marsar lake. Traverse back to Homwas, will reach camp by evening.
(Altitude - 11,500 to 7,950 ft; 13 km trek, 6 hrs)
Wake up early. Today we will descend back to Aru. You will be traversing back through the enchanting meadows once again and follow the same Lidder river till Aru.
Vehicle can be arranged from Aru to Srinagar.
(Participants will have to bare the cost of transport to Srinagar)
Inclusion
- Travel from Srinagar to Aru base camp and back to Srinagar
- Accommodation in Tents (Camp) on triple sharing basis.
- Girls and Boys Separate Tents
- First Day: Dinner Second Day to Sixth Day: All Meals - Veg. / Non Veg (only Eggs) Seventh Day: Breakfast
- Trekking Permits
- Guide, Cook and other support staff.
- Camping Tents, Mats, Sleeping Bags
Exclusion
- Last day accommodation and food at Srinagar.
- Any food/ meals during traveling to base camp and back to Srinagar.
- Any kind of Personal expenses viz. packaged water bottles, Soft drinks, Laundry, etc.
- Any kind of insurance.
- Porterage to carry personal backpack (offloading charges).
- Tips, Local Sightseeing and anything which is not specifically mentioned in the cost inclusions.
- If participants do not want to continue Trek once arrived OR participant is not physically fit and want to stay in Hotel then participant shall bear all the cost of stay and food.
- Any additional Expenses/ cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay caused by reason beyond our control such as Natural Calamities (Landslides, Floods etc.), any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, evacuation costs, flight cancellation, etc.
- Participants who return in the middle of trek for any kind of reason whatsoever once we leave for the same from base camp, shall bear all the cost including transportation, stay, food etc.
- Any kind of refund for unutilised tour plan services.
- Any other tax or service charge, stay charge that could be enforced during this period will be extra and need to be borne by Participants.
- Any service not specifically mentioned in the Includes sections.
Important Note
- All travelers are advised to purchase travel insurance that provides care and services for sickness, Accidents, emergency rescue, etc. We shall not be responsible for the loss of personal assets and belongings of the travelers due to unavoidable reasons or mishaps.
- Carry appropriate substitution drugs for individuals allergic to any of above
- Avoid medication such as sleeping tablets, sedatives, strong painkillers, and antihistamines which depress the respiration and increase the risk of (AMS – Active Mountain Sickness), especially while sleeping
Things to Carry
- A strongly built Backpack (50 to 60 liters) with good support and Rain cover.
- Sturdy Trekking Shoes with good support and grip suitable for Himalayan trek.
- The Clothes You Should Bring On a Trek
- Trek Pants – 2
- Double layer fleece trek pant suitable for Himalayan trek – 1
- Fleece Jacket suitable for Himalayan trek
- Down feather jacket suitable Himalayan trek.
- Thermals – vest and lower.
- Trekking T- Shirts 3 to 4 (Quick dry T-shirts preferably full sleeves)
- Poncho
- Beanie/ monkey cap and Balaclava
- Buffs – 2
- Sun cap
- Tw0 water Bottles (1 lit. each)
- Plate, Bowl, Lunch/ Tiffin box, Cup and spoon
- Hiking Pole
- Sun protection cream suitable for high altitude trek
- Cold Cream and Lip balm
- Sunglasses suitable for high altitude trek
- Slippers/ floaters
- Pair of each – Woolen Gloves and Waterproof Gloves
- Woolen socks 1 pair and trekking socks 8 pairs
- Head Lamp with extra set of batteries.
- Dry fruits, Dates, ready to eat snacks, Enerzal/ Glucon D and chocolate bars/ energy bars.
- Face Masks and hand sanitizer in enough quantities for entire days of the event.
- Pancha/ quick dry towel
- Personal Toiletry Items (toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, soap, etc.)
- Medicines those you require usually, with your doctor’s consultation.
- Candid powder, Volini spray, Crepe bandage, Band Aids, Cotton, Bandage, etc. as a personal first Aid kit
- Carry Personal Medical Kit with consultation of your doctor.
Mandatory Documents
Please carry the documents given below
- Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voters ID, etc.)
- Medical Certificate (First part should be filled by the Doctor and Second part by the Trekker)
- Declaration Certificates
- Photographs – 3
Booking
- Bookings for all scheduled events/ programmes will be strictly made on ‘First Come, First Serve’ basis only.
- One must enquire availability of the seats before paying for any event.
- Bookings only through 100% Advance payment
Tour Amenities
Reservations
Restaurant
Smoking Allowed
Wireless Internet