Duration: 6 Days/ 5 Nights
Duration: 6 Days/ 5 Nights
Kolahoi Glacier Trek is a lifetime trek in Kashmir. Traversing across the lush meadows of Lidder valley and beside the river streams and famous Kolahoi Glacier is a delightful trekking experience in Kashmir. The trek reaches Kolahoi Glacier – the largest glacier of Kashmir. The glacier sits vastly under the shadow of Kolahoi Peak – the highest peak of Kashmir. The gradient of the trek is moderate. The total distance is around 52km reaching the highest altitude of 3800m.
The trek starts from Aru village which lies 112km off Srinagar. This village is the most scenic village in the entire Kashmir. It serves as base to most of the best summer treks and expeditions in Kashmir. The first day of the trek is a drive to Aru. While driving towards Aru, you will see the breathtaking Kashmir valley. The ride goes via NH1 Highway and meets Lidder river before Pahalgam. You will be driving through the famous Pahalgam. From Pahalgam, you will take left towards Aru. At Aru, our campsite will welcome you with a welcome drink. You will meet your trek leader there who will give a brief about your trek and journey ahead. Around 7 you will be have dinner in the middle of this fascinating valley.
The second day of Kolahoi Glacier Trek starts with a trek towards Lidderwat. The trek is easy and mostly via a large meadow beside the river stream. There is a jungle walk immediately after Aru. Your campsite will be in the lush meadow of Lidderwat.
The next day is again an easy to moderate walk to Satlanjan valley. The valley is lush and alluring with its green landscape. The trail goes via the boulder section as well about which you have to be careful. The walk towards Satlanjan is rewarding though.
From Satlanjan, the trek trail beautifully goes via meadows. It reaches the breathtaking base of Kolahoi Glacier. Behold the vast spanning Kolahoi Glacier – the largest glacier of Kashmir. In the background, you will see the towering Kolahoi Peak.
The next day you will retrun to Satlanjan from Kolahoi base via Dudhsar Lake. The lake is gorgeous and inivtes lot of trekking enthusiasts. It is one of the serene and breathtaking alpine lakes in Kashmir. The lake is glacier-fed and remains frozen during winter. In summers it is blue. From Satlanjan trek back to Aru via Lidderwat. This is the longest trek day.
Kolahoi Glacier Trek is a bouquet of alpine lake, long meadows, glacier walk, river streams and towering moutain peaks
Fixed Departure Dates 2022:
June : 04th, 11th, 18th, 25th
July : 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
August : 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
September: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 25th
INCLUDED | Accommodation in tents/ homestays on twin sharing basis. | Sleeping bags, Sleeping Mattresses, Toilet Tents & Kitchen Tents. | Staff(Trek Leaders, Cooks & Helpers | Daily meals (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner) | Passes and Permits. | Basic Medical / First Aid Kit. |
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NOT INCLUDED | Personal Expenses Like Calls, Camera, Alcohol etc. | Travel Insurance and other Emergency Expenses. |
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Things to Carry:-
Backpack & rain cover, trekking shoes preferably high-ankle one, day pack to carry on-the-trek essentials like a lunch box, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, protein bars etc, headlamp/torch, trekking pole, personal medical kit.
Thermals, fleece jacket, down feather jacket, waterproof pants, sun cap, woollen cap: toiletries: sunscreen, lip balm, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, toothbrush & toothpaste, hand towel, sanitary napkins etc.