Tarsar Marsar Trek

Tarsar Marsar Trek is the prettiest summer trek in India. This is a classic trek that offers quite a variety and range in scenic beauty and landscape. The trek holds three beautiful alpine lakes, lush grasslands, shimmering river streams, and a chain of snow-peaked mountains. This is an easy to moderate trek which makes even a beginner to enjoy the natural bounties that this trek offers. Tarsar Marsar Trek best time is between August and mid-October.

Tarsar Marsar Trek starts from Aru valley – a quaint valley 112 km off Srinagar. The first day of the trek is an acclimatization camping day at Aru valley beside the lovely Lidder river. The next day the trek proceeds with a short ascent till it enters the thick jungle. The trail through the jungle of pine trees is soothing with the chirping of birds and the music of the Lidder river. One walks through this jungle for about 5km and then the trail blends with a vast meadow. The meadow is wavy and runs alongside the Lidder river. It’s an easy delightful walk until one reaches the campsite of Lidderwat..

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Srinagar – Aru

• Altitude: 2,426m
• Time taken: 3.5 hours drive

Day 2: Aru – Lidderwat

• Altitude: 2,426 m to 2,780 m
• Time taken: 6 hours
• Distance: 11km

Day 3: Lidderwat – Shekwas

• Altitude: 2,780 m 3,360 m
• Time: 5 hours
• Distance: 6km

Day 4: Shekwas – Tarsar Lake

• Altitude: 3,360 m to 3,790 m
• Time taken: 5 hours
• Distance: 5km

Day 5: Tarsar Lake – Sundersar

• Altitude: 3,945 m to 3,505 m via Marsar Ridge 4020 m
• Time taken:7 hours
• Distance: 9km

Day 6: Visit Sundersar & Marsar Lakes and then descend to Homwas

• Altitude: 3,600m to 3,587 m
• Time taken:5 hours, 9 km

Day 7: Homwas – Aru – Srinagar

• Altitude: 3,505 m to 2,426 m
• Time taken:6 hours
• Distance: 13km