Itinerary
Day 1:- Srinagar to Aru base camp
- Altitude:- 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 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:- 7,950 to 9,150ft
- Trek:- 10 km trek, 6 Hrs
- Easy terrain, gradual ascent
- Water can be refilled from streams
- Packed lunch on the way
- Stay in tents
Day 3:- Lidderwat to Shekwas
- Altitude:- 9,150 to 11,000ft
- Trek:- 5.5 km trek, 5 Hrs
- Moderate terrain, continuous ascent for the 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 and explore Tarsar
- Altitude:- 11,000 to 12,500ft
- Trek:- 5 km trek, 4 Hrs
- 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 a tent
Day 5:- Tarsar to Sundarsar
- Altitude:- 12,500 to 13,100ft
- Trek:- 5 km trek, 5 Hrs
- Moderate to difficult terrain
- The steep ascent in the beginning till the pass, followed by a decent and then a gradual ascent till Sundarsar campsite
- Carry enough water, only a few natural sources are available
- Hot lunch at the campsite
- Stay in a tent
Day 6:- Visit Marsar and then to Homwas
- Altitude:- Marsar ridge 13,400ft, Homwas 11,500ft
- Trek:- 9 km trek, 7 Hrs
- Moderate terrain
- 50-minute continuous ascent to Marsar ridge
- Gradual descent all the way to Homwas
- Packed lunch on the way
- Stay in a tent
Day 7:- Homwas to Aru and drive to Srinagar
- Altitude:- 11,500 to 7,950 ft
- Trek:- 13 km trek, 6 Hrs
- 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
* Please note that prepaid sim cards do not work in Kashmir.
Don’t forget your ID proof in original and 2 photocopies.
Who can go
- First timer can apply, should have some interest in trekking and mountaineering.
- The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 30 minutes without a stress.
- The climber should be able to carry a 10-15 kg backpack.
- Heart problem, high blood pressure, asthma, and epilepsy cannot be reconciled on this mission. The climber must not have the conditions mentioned above.
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