TArsar MARSAR Trek
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Difficulty
Easy To Moderate -
Duration
7 Days -
Maximum Altitude
13,500 ft -
Base Camp
Aru -
Best Time To visit
July, August
TREK PACKAGE
RS 15,800 + 5% GST
- 07 Days
- Trekking 48 Km
Pick Up Point: Srinagar
Payment Mode: Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
Trek Info
- Region :- Jammu & Kashmir
- Snow: December to March
- Trekking Km: 48 Kms
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Tarsar Masar Overview
One of Kashmir’s most beautiful treks is Tarsar Marsar Trek.
Kashmir’s ethereal beauty is mesmerizing, attracting poets, nature lovers, and tourists. Snow-capped mountains, glossy green meadows, incredibly quick rivers, alpine forests, gorgeous alpine lakes, and other natural features adorn the state’s terrain. Kashmir earns the name “Heaven on Earth.”
Aside from its natural beauty, Kashmir is home to several notable Himalayan treks. One of them is the Tarsar Marsar trek. The Tarsar Marsar Secure Travels takes you deep into Kashmir’s heart. From the picturesque settlement of Aru to the Lidderwat clearings. From the Shekhawas’ sweeping green slopes to the enormous alpine lakes. Tarsar Marsar’s setting is so beautiful that it will leave you speechless for weeks!
About Tarsar Marsar Trek
Tarsar Lake and Marsar Lake are alpine lakes inside the Kashmir Himalayas, placed at 13500ft and 15000ft, respectively. These lakes are related with the aid of using a mountain and are pretty similar. It is because of this that they’re known as dual sisters. Tarsar Marsar is 20 kilometers east of Kolahoi Mountain in Jammu & Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Marsar Lake is placed inside the Dachigam National Park’s on-the-spot vicinity. The lovely Tarsar Marsar Lake location, in addition to the breathtakingly stunning surroundings of the area, has piqued people’s hobby on the walks.
Aside from Kashmir’s inherent classical romanticism, there are other aspects of trekking that are unique to it, and the Tarsar Marsar twin lakes trip puts them all together. Velvety grasslands, wandering among lovely and scented hovering pine trees, charming thatched-roofed hamlets populated by beautiful humans, exquisite serenity of azure waters, and camping by the trek’s name-giving glacial lakes What’s more, in terms of practical trekking, Tarsar Marsar does not pose a significant physical obstacle.
Trek Highlights
Aru’s atmosphere is practically European. The settlement is made up of a collection of charming homes with slanted tin roofs. The cottages are surrounded by willow and poplar trees. Climb a little higher and take a long circuitous route around the settlement, hugging the Aru pine woods.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Srinagar To Aru
• Altitude:-2,400m/7,950ft
• Depart Srinagar by 2 pm
• Drive:- 4 hrs, Srinagar to Aru
• Srinagar to Pahalgam 100 km to Aru 12 km
• Transportation from Srinagar to Aru is included in the cost
• Aru is on the bank of Lidder River
• Since there are no shops around ensure that you have all that you need already
• Please note that prepaid SIM cards do not work in Kashmir
• Pahalgam is the last point where you will get a mobile network
• Last ATM is in Pahalgam • Stay in Tent
• Don’t forget to carry your ID proof in original and 2 photocopies
Day 2: Aru to Lidderwat
• Altitude – 2,800m/ 9,150ft
• Trek:- 10 km trek, 6-7 hrs
• Altitude Gain:- 400m/ 1,200ft
• Easy terrain, gradual ascent
• Water can be refilled from streams
• Packed lunch on the way
• Stay in tents
Day 3: Lidderwat To Shekwas
• Trek:- 6 km trek, 5 hrs
• Altitude Gain:- 550m/ 1,850ft
• Moderate terrain, continuous ascent for first few hours
• Enough water sources on the way
• One river crossing just before Homwas • Hot lunch at campsite
• Stay in tents
Day 4: Shekwas to Tarsar
• Altitude:- 3,800m/ 12,500ft
• Trek:- 4 km trek, 3-4 hrs
• Altitude Gain:- 450m/ 1,500ft
• Moderate terrain, continuous gradual ascent
• Carry enough water, only a few natural sources are available
• In the evening explore Tarsar Lake
• Hot lunch at campsite
• Stay in tent
Day 5 : Tarsar To Sundarsar
• Altitude:- 4,000m/ 13,100ft
• Trek:- 6 km trek, 5 hrs
• Altitude Gain: 200m/ 600ft
• Moderate to difficult terrain
• Steep ascent in the beginning till the pass, followed by a descent and then a gradual ascent till Sundarsar campsite
• Carry enough water, only a few natural sources are available
Day 6: Visit Marsar and then to Homwas
• Altitude:- Marsar ridge 4, 100m/ 13,400ft, Homwas 3,500m/ 11,500ft
• Trek:- 11 km trek, 7 hrs
• Altitude Loss:- 500m/1,600ft
• Moderate terrain • 50-minute continuous ascent to Marsar ridge
• Gradual descent all the way to Homwas
• Packed lunch on the way
Day 7: Homwas To Aru
• Altitude:-2,400m/7,950 ft
• Trek:- 13 km trek, 6-7 hrs
• Drive – 112km, 4 hrs, Srinagar to Aru • Easy terrain. Continuous gradual descent till Aru
• Many water streams are available on the way • Packed lunch on the way
• Stay in Srinagar (not included in the cost)
• You will reach Aru in between 2-3 pm
• You will reach Srinagar in between 7-8 pm
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Srinagar To Aru
Our first stop is Aru, which is located 12 kilometers from Pahalgam on the banks of the Lidder and Aru Rivers. Aru is a well-developed tourist site that serves as the starting point for two popular treks: the Tarsar Marsar and Kolahoi Glacier Treks, the latter’s endpoint being the Lidder-Aru river’s source.
Day 2: Aru To Lidderwat
We’re going to follow the Lidder River upstream today. The trail enters a tangle of conifers after a 9-10 mile hike on mild hills. A wide panorama of the Aru valley is revealed below. We continue on in the shade of the forest until we reach a clearing with Gujjar homes. This is the Nandekai settlement, which is home to agricultural, foraging Gujjars as well as seasonal, nomadic shepherds. This is a picture-perfect slice of paradise, a long cry from life as we know it. We won’t be traveling through the village, but as we climb uphill, we’ll get a wonderful deep view of the lovely environment.
Today, a 5-hour trek begins, winding right up from behind the PDA houses. In less than half an hour, you’ll be inside a pine forest, the Lidder River will be a distant shadow, and the meadows will have vanished. The forests aren’t too dense, and there are a few large clearings here and there. The length of Lidderwat will soon breach to the aperture of a larger expanse of merging valleys and snowy mountains rising straight from the valley rims. There will be several clean water streams that cut across our path where you can refill your water bottles. We are led into a neighborhood with a few dwellings and tea shops after crossing a log bridge. These locals are known for their great hospitality, which brightens one’s day despite the tiredness of travel. We now enter a different grassy area, hand in hand with the beautiful waterways running by our tracks. Our path ascends past the cabins to a little higher camping area. The fields are bathed in a lovely, star-studded night.
After so many days of walking on pleasant undulations, this day’s hike will put your stamina to the test. The trail steepens on the way up to the Pass but then mellows out to a gentler climb to Sundarsar. The view of Tarsar Lake from the other side of the Pass is the highlight of this section. Then we descend to a valley bed, where we are greeted by the Bakkerwals, a nomadic shepherd clan hamlet.
We’ll climb higher through Marsar Ridge today. We’ll be escorted to a boulder-smitten trail as we zigzag our way around Sundarsar’s shoreline. You might expect slick snow patches in these rock crevasses, similar to the partially white-covered mountains at the valley’s end that we saw on our journey a few days ago. The snow will melt by midday, making for a difficult walk. We descend to a flatland that is cut through by infrequent river flows after traversing a partially grassy, partly snow-covered rock route over on the Pass. The crystal blue Marsar Lake may be seen someplace down below from the top of the ridge.
Starting early this morning, we will descend from Homwas to Aru, passing through the same magnificent meadow fields and the same Lidder River, which will now be followed downstream. We’ll stop at Lidderwat for a rest and lunch before setting off again, this time in the direction of Aru, a distance of 10 kilometers that will take us four hours to cover.
How To Reach
By Air:- Most airways perform flights to Srinagar’s Sheikh-Ul-Alam airport. Metro towns like New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Mumbai are immediately related to Srinagar through the air.
By Train:- The nearest railway station to Srinagar is Jammu. Jammu is once more properly related to the most important junction stations of India
By Bus:- If you need to set up transportation on your own, then each shared cab and personal cab offerings are to be had from Srinagar to Pahalgam. From Pahalgam, you want to extrude your taxi.
Cost Term
Inclusions:-
1. Accommodation. (guest house, Camping).
2. Meals while on trek (Veg. & Egg).
3. Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (triple sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kit and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook, and Support staff.
7. Mules to carry the central luggage.
8. Secure Travels Staff insurance.
Exclusions:-
1. Food during the transit.
2. Insurance.
3. Any kind of personal expenses.
4. Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
Note :
Normally Secure Travels expects to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kg. The backpack should have a waterproof cover. Suitcases/trolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
Paying the Trek /Tour fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/Check deposit/Cash deposit/Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up on your reservation efficiently.
Cancellation Policy
On the occasion which you cancel your trek, that is the cancellation coverage we follow: –
Cancellation 30 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— Get your complete trek rate returned in a Trek Voucher OR get a financial refund with 15 % cancellation charges. – Cancellation within 30 days and 20 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— Get 80% of the trek rate in a Trek Voucher OR get a financial refund with 50% cancellation charges.
– Cancellation much less than 20 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— No financial refund
Things To Carry
1) Trekking Shoe/Snow Shoe
2) Rucksack/Back Pack
3) Rucksack cover (Waterproof)
4) Daypack/Knapsack
5) Undergarments/Innerwear
6)Woolen socks
7) Woolen gloves
8) Waterproof gloves
9) T-shirt
10) Trek pants
11) Camp sandal
12) Balaclava/Woolen skull
cap/Monkey Cap
13) Sun cap/Wide-brimmed
Hat/Bandana
14) Walking Sticks/Trekking
Poles/Ski Poles
15) Heavy Jacket
16) Windproof Jacket/Wind
Cheater
17)Raingear/Poncho/Waterproof clothing
18) Water bottle/Hydration pack
19) Sunscreen lotion
20) Sunglasses
21) ChapStick/Cold &
Moisturizing cream
22) Toothbrush and toothpaste
23) Towel
24) Hand sanitizer
25) Tissue roll ( Toilet)
26) Anti Fungal Powder
27) Torch/Head Lamp with extra batteries
28) Knee cap
29) Camera with extra cells
30) Dry food items
31) Personal first-aid kit
32) Medicines (This is a simple
guideline and a doctor’s
consultation is recommended.)
FAQs
The Tarsar Lake or Tar Sar is an almond-shaped, oligotrophic alpine lake situated in the lidder valley in Aru valley in Anantnag district
The difficulty level of the Kashmir Tarsar Marsar trek is moderate where the steep ascent will be there to pass and followed by a descent and then a gentle ascent to Sundarsar.
Most treks in the Himalayas are pretty. Almost every trek comes with grand views, lovely streams, forests, good meadows. They are loaded with adventure. And then there is the Tarsar Marsar trek in Kashmir
Then there is the elusive Marsar, almost always hidden under a shroud of clouds. We see this lake from an overhang, sitting 600–700 ft below.
Risk & Response
Altitude is a risk. Before you begin the trek, you should be aware of the effects of high altitude on your body. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms include a moderate headache, nausea, and overall discomfort.
Response: If you have any of these symptoms, notify the trek leader immediately and follow his advice. To deal with the scenario, each campsite contains a stretcher, a fully prepared first aid kit, and oxygen cylinders.
Weather Risk: No one can guarantee snow, rain, or sunlight, even if we keep a constant eye on the weather. Please keep in mind that your safety is our primary priority, and if the weather isn’t cooperating, we won’t leave the campsite.
Response: The choice to go or wait for better weather will be made solely by the Trek Leaders and Guides.
Risk: Injury is a possibility. While trekking across difficult terrains, minor injuries such as calf sprains, bruising, and other minor ailments are prevalent. Serious injuries, such as fractures or significant cuts, are quite uncommon.
Response: All of our Trek Leaders are trained in wilderness first aid. They’ve been taught to deal with emergencies and have well-stocked first-aid equipment to deal with minor injuries. In the event of major injuries, the patient is carried to the nearest roadhead on a stretcher and taken to the nearest medical facility.
Secure Travels Guideline
DO’S AND DON’TS ON A TREK
1. Alcohols or any other intoxicating products ‘’STRICTLY PROHIBITED’’
during the trek.
2. Always pay heed to the trek guides or instructors.
3. Try not to leave the group under any circumstances.
4. Avoid trekking during the night as it is extremely dangerous.
5. Avoid using earphones as that might hinder your hearing.
6. Do not participate in or encourage littering of the places in any form.
7. While visiting the local villages and tourist sites, obey the local guidelines
and instructions.
8. Do not harm or interrupt the local sentiments of the places.
IMPORTANT:
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Secure Travels To the Himalayas.
Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of
the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Since adventure
entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we
will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group
member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in
the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan,
but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Weather Forecast
The weather during April, May and June is mostly cool and pleasant but gets chilly and cold during winters.
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