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Tarsar Marsar Kashmir Trek 2022

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Kashmir holds multiple beautiful options for trekking. Known for its serenity and poise, Tarsar Marsar is arguably the prettiest trek in the Kashmir region. The trek, which stretches over 47 km, magnificently switches landscapes from the boulders-strewn stretches, snow-fed lakes, sparkling rivers, mighty mountains, vast valleys, scenic meadows, flower sections, and heaven-like peaceful arena. The Tarsar Lake or Tar Sar is an almond-shaped alpine lake situated in Aru, Jammu, and Kashmir and separated by 4000 ft by Marsar Lake, popularly known as the twin sister of Tarsar lake for its similar nature. The elusive Marsar lake is almost always hidden under a shroud of clouds that waft their way through the U-shaped valley to settle above the lake finally. 

The vast and lush green grassland makes this place alluring. Mud houses and shepherds’ flocks on the trail make the entire experience out worldly. Here is a brief itinerary of the Tarsar Marsar trek with Plan the Unplanned: 

Trip Highlights

  1. Meet fellow travellers and kick off your journey from Srinagar to Aru
  2. Acclimatisation in Aru
  3. Watch a spectacular meeting point of Lidder river and Kolahoi glacier at Lidderwat.
  4. Learn the fine art of Camping
  5. Afterwards, soak in the refreshing sunrise and sunset in the company of Pine and Maple forests.
  6. See three lakes on the whole stretch – Tarsar, Marsar, and Sundersar

Photos

Relaxing amidst the Tarsrar Marsar Kashmir Trek
Trekkers enjoying a glimpse of Tarsar Marsar
Tarsar Lake
Encganting Kashmir Valley
Dal Lake Srinagar

Trek Details

  • Pick Up & Drop: Srinagar to Srinagar
  • Region: Aru Valley
  • Trek Start Point: Aru
  • Max Altitude: 13,201 ft
  • Duration: 6 Nights, 7 Days
  • Group Size: 10 people 

Tarsar Marsar Kashmir Trek - An Overview

Day 1: Initially, commence the journey from Srinagar to Aru; acclimatise for the day.

Day 2: Secondly, trek to Lidderwat, covering vast views; witness the Lidder river and Kolahoi glacier meeting.

Day 3: Then, Trek to Shekwas. On the way, catch your breath while talking to locals and visit Bakerwal shelters.

Day 4: Ascent to Tarsar Lake. Also, look at Kolahoi peaks covering and overlooking the lake.

Day 5: Next, Climb to Sundersar lake after crossing the Tarsar pass

Day 6: Reach the highest point of our trek to Marsar lake that also connects to Dachigam National Park. Subsequently, stay overnight at Homwas

Day 7: Finally, descend to Aru. From Aru, we pack our bags and return to Srinagar.

Price Inclusions

  • Accommodation in tents/homestays on twin sharing basis
  • Meals – All meals from Dinner at Aru on Day 1 to brekafast at Aruon Day 7 are included. 
  • Camping Charges ( All permission and Permits )
  • Trekking Equipment – Sleeping bags, Sleeping Mattresses, Toilet Tents & Kitchen Tents.
  • Staff – Trek Leaders, Cooks and Helpers
  • Safety equipment – First Aid Kit, Oxygen Cylinders etc

Price Exclusions

  • Accommodation at Srinagar
  • Transportation to and fro from Srinagar – Additional ( Rs 1500/person would be charged )
  • Offloading Charges – Rs 2500/person in case you wish offload for the entire duration of the trek
  • Travel Insurance or any kind of insurance
  • Any kind of personal expenses
  • Any expenses arising due to unforeseen contingencies landslides, curfew, government order, or natural disasters.

Medical Declaration

  • All participants are required to submit a medical certificate approved by a registered medical practitioner prior to the trek.
  • Apart from this we highly recommend you having an adventurous spirit and willingness to undergo the joys & hardships of outdoor camping, in addition to good physical and mental fitness, to completely enjoy the trek. Thus, if you suffer from severe muscular, chest, heart or bronchial ailments, we advise you against participating since most treks happen in remote areas with limited access to medical services & hospital facilities.

Things to Carry

  • First, Trekking Shoes ( Do not carry sneakers/ sports shoes. Carry shoes that has good grip and ankle support)
  • Second, Backpack (40 -60 litres): A backpack with sturdy straps and a supporting frame. Rain cover for a backpack is essential.
  • Third, Daypack 20 litres: On the day of the summit, you’ll need a smaller backpack to carry water, snacks and your medical kit. Bring a foldable backpack.
  • Fourth, Layers/Warm Clothes/Thermals
  • Fifth, Trek Pants/T-shirts/Undergarments as per your convenience. Carry the actual number required and stay light
  • Sixth, Sunglasses, Suncap, sunscreen.
  • Seventh, Hand gloves, socks 2 pairs and woollen socks
  • Eighth, Headlamp/LED Torch is mandatory
  • Ninth, Trekking Pole
  • Tenth, Poncho/Raincoat
  • Next, Cutlery: Carry a spoon, coffee mug and a lunch box. ( Mandatory )
  • Personal Medikit
  • Toiletries: moisturiser, light towel, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitiser. Do not carry wet wipes.
  • Additionally, carry one 1-litre water bottle.
  • Lastly, Plastic covers: carry a few extra plastic bags for wet clothes. Make sure you take them back and not litter the mountains.

Advisory

Covid Guideline:

  • Passengers travelling to Jammu & Kashmir are mandatorily required to be in possession of RT-PCR negative report of not older than 72Hours from an ICMR accredited lab or a COVID vaccination Final Certificate (two doses complete). RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time

    Passengers not in possession of negative RT-PCR report or vaccination certificate shall be required to undergo test upon arrival free of cost.

How is the Trek organised?

For the proper organization of Kashmir and Himalayan treks, Plan the Unplanned team is associated with a local experienced team that’s registered with Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department.

 Moreover, we have been working with them for many years. Their highly skilled staff, professional local guides and trek leaders are the reasons for our continuing partnership with them. The team shall manage all operations starting from Srinagar. Only when we have over 8 bookings from Bangalore, do we send our leaders from Bangalore.

Note: To properly utilize resources, a batch from PTU is clubbed with trekkers who originally book with the local team. This is how all trekking organizations manage their treks. An exclusive PTU batch is only formed when we have a majority of bookings ( over 8 and above ) from our end.

To sum it up, you are in good hands. We are here to answer all your queries. We form a WhatsApp group when the batch is exclusively from PTU. Nevertheless, all necessary information is communicated to you personally over Whatsapp and emails.

Safety

  • Please be informed that trekking is an adventure activity and a lot depends on the weather conditions in the mountains. In case of bad weather or health issues of any trekker at any point during the trek, the trek itinerary will be changed by the Trek Leader after evaluating all the available options.
  • We make sure that our trekkers are informed at all the times and a common consensus be arrived after discussing with the participants, however, the decision of the Trek Leader will remain final.
  • Also, in case of any unforeseen circumstances like landslides or bad weather, we promise to provide services only for 7 days. It will remain the responsibility of the Trek Leader to get the trekkers back to safety irrespective of the number of days, however, the cost will be borne by the trekker themselves.
  • Please be clearly informed that we are committed to providing a safe, secure and a magical experience in raw nature and hence, smoking, drinking and littering is completely prohibited during the trek and on the campsites. People found to be indulging in any of the above activities will be abandoned from the group.
  • We take a lot of pride in providing the best safety standards to its trekkers while trekking along with supporting sustainable tourism.
  • Experienced Trek Leaders will be leading the group with a full-fledged first aid kit along with an oxygen cylinder. Moreover, the Trek Leaders will also be carrying medication pertaining to high altitudes.
  • Our Trek Leaders are experienced mountaineers and we trust their judgments. If during the trek, the Trek Leader advises you against continuing on the trek, we request you to respect his judgment and follow his instructions.

Tarsar Marsar Kashmir Trek Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Getting to Aru

We begin our journey to Aru Valley from Srinagar. Trek Leaders will give a brief of the whole trip. Srinagar lies at the height of 5200 ft and Aru at 8000 ft from sea level. It’s almost a 3.5 hours journey. On the way, we will see the famous Lidder and Jhelum river. To your surprise, we would even get to touch and walk side by side to the Lidder river when we trek, but for now, get a glimpse of the pristine waters and save your excitement for the other day. 

Furthermore, day 1 is for acclimatization; hence, walk around, enjoy the weather, click pictures, and gear up for the next day before drifting to sleep.

Day 2: Aru to Lidderwat

Freshen up and get ready for a healthy breakfast which will pump you up for the entire day. From Aru, we start to Lidderwat(altitude – 9000 ft) for a camping experience. It’s a moderate trek with mild ascent and descent leading to a beautiful camping meadow. The total time taken would be around 7 hours. You will see heaven all around you on reaching the camping location, and this is just the beginning. On one side, you will have the Lidder River, and from the other side, the Kolahoi glacier flows down to meet the river.  ‘Lidder’ + ‘wat’, meaning ‘Lidder Mixture’ make up the word Lidderwat. 

Enjoy the pure silence, sound of water, and refreshing views, combined with a crisp cup of tea and Maggi. Then enjoy and share stories of your travel while calmly drifting into the night. 

Day 3: Lidderwat to Shekhwas

From Lidderwat, we start to Shekwas, which is at 11039 ft. Again, the trek is moderate. It’s a gradual ascent for about 2 hours with few flat trails. Stop midway whenever you feel like absorbing the essence of Bakerwal shelters, meadows, water streams, pine forests, etc. Consequently, the wooden bridges will surely rave up your excitement and will make you crave for more. En route, you will find many nomad huts, shepherds, flocks of sheep. Stop at some location for a tea/coffee break.

Day 4: Shekhwas to Tarsar

Get ready to ascend to 12500 ft to surrender to the views of Tarsar lake, an almond-shaped alpine lake. It is a 4 hours gradual climb, but you will see Kolahai peaks overlooking the lake after this. Cross a stream full of boulders and rocks, which will open up to the vast open area and views of turquoise blue waters of the Tarsar lake. 

Upon reaching, build a camp and reflect on the beauty of nature. You are open to exploring as you wish. 

Day 5: Tarsar to Sundersar

Wake up to the panorama – a classic dream come true. Then, get ready to go to Sundersar, which is at the height of 12900 ft. It will take around 5 hours for the whole hike. 

Finally, as you cross the Tarsar pass, you will see a vast stretch of grassland that leads to Sundersar. The trek would soon lead you to the Sundersar lake, equally clean and reflecting the views of the surroundings. 

Day 6: Visit Marsar and go to Homwas

This day will start with an ascent to Marsar and then a descent to Homwas at 11500 ft. Marsar, which is at the height of 13200 ft, is the highest point of our whole trek. 

The trail is tricky with some gradients. The Marsar lake is similar to Tarsar lake; hence, it is also called the twin sister of Tarsar. The Marsar lake connects with Dachigam National Park and outlets its water into the Dal lake. Needless to say, the complete trail is laden with beautiful pristine views. 

Then, we descend and stay overnight at Homwas.

 

Day 7: Homwas to Aru. Drive back to Srinagar

This is the last day of our trek. From Homwas, we descend from Aru via Lidderwat. So, if you somehow missed some views, collect them here. Then, we will go back to Srinagar and have an overnight stay here before parting our ways. 

 

This is the end of 7 days of fun, drama, and an insane trek. In these seven days, we are sure that you will not only make friends, enjoy your time in the wild, but also challenge your endurance and strength for the future. While you will be going back by bidding each other goodbyes, you will also feel cramps in your whole body, but fret not, for you have covered one of the least covered and most sought out treks in Jammu and Kashmir. Take memories home and smile!

Plan the Unplanned team is always happy to see you again – Check out our other itineraries and call us soon. We will wait for your message. Till then, take care and rejoice.

 

FAQ

I'm a solo traveller, Can I join?

The interesting thing about traveling alone is that you get to meet new people from  diverse backgrounds, and towards the end you are no longer strangers. Hence solo travelers are always welcome to join us on our trips. Read more about solo travelling here and get inspired! https://www.plantheunplanned.com/solo-yet-accompanied/ 

Is it safe for Women/Girls?

Safety and security is our priority at all times. Hence it is absolutely safe for women/girls to join us on our treks and travels. Our trek leaders accompany the team at all times, and our campsites are secured and safe for accomodation. We also have female trek leaders who accompany on most of our treks.

 

What will be the group size?

Usually, we take maximum of 15-18 people in one group. We believe bigger groups have less fun and less coordination so that’s why we prefer smaller groups.

We need at least 4 people to operate our fixed departure tours/treks.

How do I avail discounts? 

Details for availing  discounts are mentioned in the following link, https://www.plantheunplanned.com/membership/

What is cancellation policy?

Here’s the cancellation policy for Himalayan Treks/Backpacking Trips/Road Trips

  • If you cancel before 30 days – 90% of amount will be refunded
  • If you cancel between 20 -30 days – 75% % of amount will be refunded
  • If you cancel between 15-19 days – 50%  will be refunded
  • If you cancel between 7-14 days – 25 % amount will be refunded
  • If you cancel between 0- 7 days before the departure date – No amount would be refunded.

Note: For All The Above Refund Cases Transaction Fees/Internet Handling Charges will be dedcuted from the overall amount and balance amount shall be refunded. You can transfer your ticket to anyone so that you could save your hard earned money

For other trips and travels with us, and detailed terms and conditions check the      following link : https://www.plantheunplanned.com/refund-cancellation-policy

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Megha

Solo Traveller

The Tarsar-marsar trek was wonderful. The camp sites at Lidderwat, by the side of Tarsar and Sundersar gave stunning views of the lake.
Overall it was an adventurous, safe trek and spiritual to the soul!! Loved the trek and carrying lots of wonderful memories 🙂

June 4, 2020

Harish

Solo Traveller

This was my best trek with Plan The Unplanned

The route was breath taking, with a good mix of varied terrain.

The Trek lead, Jolly was a perfect leader firm and encouraging always, ensures that everybody got the best out of the Trek irrespective of the trekker’s level

June 21, 2019