Tarsar Marsar Trek
Trek Difficulty
Moderate-Difficult
Trek Duration
8 days
Highest Altitude
13,779 ft
Suitable For
12-62 years
Overview
Among all the treks in Kashmir, Tarsar Marsar Trek stands tall. The trek has a cluster of 3 beautiful alpine lakes, long lush meadows, mighty mountains, and the Lidder River. The trek gives the possibility of lake camping on the Tarsar Lake and the grand view from Marsar Lake Ridge. The trek is best suggested for beginners and is done in 7 days which includes a day for acclimatization at Aru. It is best done between June and October.
This trek starts at Aru Valley – a quaint valley 112 km off Srinagar – and falls in the vicinity of the famous Kolahoi Glacier. The trek is 48km long with a mix of ascends and descends. The famous twin lakes of this trek are Tarsar and Marsar Lakes. They are one of the largest alpine lakes of Kashmir and have stunning beauty. At Tarsar Lake, the campsite is just at the lake with a magnificent view of this lake from your camp. Enjoy your evening exploring this lake.
The Trek is best done in 7 days with one day as acclimatization at Aru Valley. In 6 days of walking, this trek goes over the varied landscape of Kashmir, making it the best highlight of Kashmir’s eternal natural beauty. This trek is best recommended for beginners.
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Trek Fee
Original price was: ₹16,500.00.₹14,500.00Current price is: ₹14,500.00.
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What are the Highlights of the Trek?
- Alpine Lakes: This trek has 3 stunning alpine lakes. There is a lakeside camping at Tarsar which is one of the best attractions of this trek. Marsar lake is a massive lake and the sundersar lake is similar to the moon.
- Lush Meadows: It would be quite right to call this trek a Meadow trek. The trek has beautiful wavy meadows that run parallel to the river streams most of the time. You will walk through these lush meadows which are thinly populated by shepherds and their flock.
- Campsites: The campsites of this trek are relatively bigger than other treks. You will camp in the quietness of nature. On one of the days, you will camp beside Tarsar Lake. At Lidderwat, Sekiwas, and Homwas you will be camping beside river streams.
- Beginners’ Heaven: There are only a few treks in India that are highly recommended for beginners and at the same time carry such a clean landscape. Tarsar Marsar Trek is the best beginners trek in India. The trek exposes the bundle of trekking vistas for new hikers. This trek is neither strenuous nor a simple walk through woods. But a genuine less strenuous trek. It doesn’t have a sharp incline or decline. It has no cliffs, no threatening wildlife, or no maze of jungle where one can lose the way. In conclusion, tarsar marsar is worth doing all the efforts to enjoy the serene landscape.
Fixed Departure
| Date | Status |
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| 22 June 2024 | Open |
| 23 June 2024 | Open |
| 29 June 2024 | Open |
| 30 June 2024 | Open |
| 06 Jul 2024 | Open |
| 07 July 2024 | Open |
| 08 July 2024 | Full |
| 13 July 2024 | Open |
| 14 July 2024 | Open |
| 20 July 2024 | Open |
| 21 July 2024 | Open |
| 22 July 2024 | Full |
| 27 July 2024 | Open |
| 28 July 2024 | Open |
| 03 Aug 2024 | Open |
| 04 Aug 2024 | Open |
| 07 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 10 Aug 2024 | Open |
| 11 Aug 2024 | Open |
| 17 Aug 2024 | Open |
| 18 Aug 2024 | Open |
| 24 Aug 2024 | Open |
| 25 Aug 2024 | Open |
| 31 Aug 2024 | Full |
| 01 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 07 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 08 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 14 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 15 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 21 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 22 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 28 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 29 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 30 Sep 2024 | Open |
| 01 Oct 2024 | Open |
| 02 Oct 2024 | Open |
| 03 Oct 2024 | Open |
| 04 Oct 2024 | Open |
| 05 Oct 2024 | Open |
| 06 Oct 2024 | Open |
Tarsar Marsar Trek Package & Cost
| Trek Cost | 13250/ Per Person. |
| Transportation | 1800/ Per Person. |
| Offloading/ Porter Service | 2800/ Per Bag. |
| Insurance | 650 Per Person. |
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Tarsar Marsar Trek – A Detailed Itinerary
- Altitude: 2,426m
- Time taken:3.5 hours drive
- Altitude: 2,426 m to 2,780 m
- Time taken:6 hours
- Distance: 11km
- Altitude: 2,780 m 3,360 m
- Time taken: 5 hours
- Distance: 6km
The trail then opens out into the long stretches of meadow walk. You will have to cross the river over a log bridge. The valley is full of wildflowers and grass. You will reach a Homwas where the river meets the meadow, relax, and enjoy the gorgeous beauty here. On your way, you will see shepherd houses and a cluster of Silver Birch.
Just before you reach Shekwas there is a boulder section. Be careful with your steps. You will be traversing this section with care, the boulders and big and at times wet with the water that flows below them. Just after the boulder section is the campsite for the night.
- Altitude: 3,360 m to 3,790 m
- Time taken: 5 hours
- Distance: 5km
The trail then has a short gradual ascend and you will meet the shepherd house. The family most of the time welcomes the trekkers. The shepherds roam around this place with their flock. The trail is then a succession of small ascends and descends. The walk in the middle of the meadow is surrounded by mountains. Tarsar Lake altitude is the highest you will go on this day.
Once the meadows finish, you will see yourself walking towards the ever-gorgeous alpine lake of Kashmir. Tarsar Lake is almond-shaped and one of the prettiest lakes in Kashmir. You will feel the thrill of seeing this lake, it is so mesmerizing that you will not stop before thronging around this lake the moment you see it. The lake is so famous that sometimes this trek is called Tarsar Lake Trek.
The campsite will be ready here for the night stay.
- Altitude: 3,790 m to 3,945 m
- Time taken: 5 hours
- Distance: 5 km
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After you have descended there is a boulder crossing and thereafter you enter into a terrific, beautiful meadow that connects Shekiwas to Sundersar. The meadow has been named Silent Valley owing to its calmness. It has lush grass in between the two mountain stretches. The land is filled with small river streams and water ponds. After the meadow, there is a short ascend and descend that will take you to your Sundersar campsite.
- Altitude: 3,945 m to 3,505 m via Marsar Ridge 4020 m
- Time taken:7 hours
- Distance: 9km
- Altitude: 3,505 m to 2,426 m
- Time taken:6 hours
- Distance: 13km
What are the Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- All meals. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner. We provide nutritious veg food and try not to repeat the dishes.
- Camp stay on all nights in high-quality tents on a double-sharing basis. Sleeping bags, sleeping mattresses, and dining tents.
- Mountaineering experienced trek leaders, guides, and experienced cooks.
- All the mountain medicine includes first aid, oxygen cylinder, etc.
- Passes and permits.
Exclusions
- Lunch on the first day.
- Personal expenses.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusion list.
Why Choose Cliffhangers For Tarsar Mrsar Trek?
- Experienced Trek guides: Cliffhangers India has the well qualified trek guides that ensure safety during the trek. We provide the knowledge of every single thing which is mentioned in the itinerary.
- Safety: The first priority of our company is safety for trekkers. In order to ensure emergencies during the trek, we provide high safety standards, essential equipment, medical support, and well-trained staff.
- Hiking Equipment: We provide the best quality of trekking equipment like sleeping bags, waterproof tents, hiking poles and other trekking instruments. This offers the trekkers a pleasant and comfortable journey.
- Affordable Pricing: Our company provides the best prices for their customers; the packages include all the necessary details which are included in the trek packages so that the trekkers can plan their itinerary according to their budget.
- Excellently Planned Itinerary: We expertly plan the trek, accounting for the degree of difficulty, the need for acclimatisation, the trekking routes, and the breathtaking scenery. This guarantees a satisfying and enjoyable experience for all.
- Educational Appeal: Our trek leaders regularly incorporate information about the local flora, wildlife, and geography into the hikes, making them educational. This adds a more rewarding and educational element to the walk.
Is Tarsar Marsar Trek Safe?
This is the most frequently asked question from the trekkers. They all want to know how safe is Tarsar Trek is. It is an easy to moderate trek with the total distance of 50km around, and the highest tarsar altitude of the trek is around 4000m.
Here are some of the important points related to the safety of the trek.
The Terrain: The terrain of the trek is easy to moderate. It starts with half an hour ascending, then goes into the jungle for the next 5 km around, and then a meadow walk. The walk is easy, and the trail follows small ups and downs.
The trek has a boulder section just around your Shekiwas campsite. The day you will trek to Tarsar Lake, you will have to cover the boulder section. Boulder section comes on your next day as well, as you move from Tarsar to Sundersar Lake.
There are river crossings as well. A couple of log bridges are placed over water streams.
The most difficult ascend in the entire trek is the Tarsar Ridge. This you will be ascending in the morning as you move from Tarsar camp. The ridge is around 150m in height and is sharp. It equally has a sharp descent on the other side.
The first and the last day of the trek long.
However, keeping all these things into consideration, Tarsar Marsar Trek is not a difficult trek. Most of the trekkers make it quite easy. The gradient for the trek is Easy to Moderate. The landscape of this trek is so beautiful that at times you will forget and enjoy the challenges this trek throws at you.
Altitude Gain: The highest altitude point of the trek is around 4000m which you will reach while ascending the Marsar Ridge. The total altitude gain of the trek is around 1600m. However, you will not be gaining this height in one day. You will be ascending Marsar Ridge on the 5th day of the trek. By this time your body is well acclimatized to the altitude.
In case you feel nausea or any altitude sickness-related symptoms, you need to speak to your trek leader.
The Weather: The weather remains sunny during the summer season. However, there are chances of seeing snow on the ground if you do this trek in June. There is some snow traverse this month. During the summer months, the weather is pleasant, sun is out and nights are pleasant. August is the warmest month for this trek.
As you are mountains, the weather remains unpredictable though. You never know when it rains in the mountains. During rainy days, the trek becomes a bit tricky as the trail gets muddy and slippery. You need to be extra careful mostly when you cross the boulder section and ascend the Tarsar Ridge.
Cliffhangers India’s expert trek leaders will be accompanying you all along and will assist you in such situations. You need to strictly follow the instructions that they provide you.
Exit Points: In case you are feeling sick and feel you won’t be able to finish the trek, the best expert advice is to exit the trek. This trek has easy evacuation exits. The nearest you can get is to the base camp Aru. You will be at the base camp and then to the nearest hospital within a day. The nearest hospital is at Sonamarg. From the base camp Aru, you can easily get a cab to Pahalgam which is around 12km from there.
FAQ's
This trek is located in Aru – a village 12 km from Pahalgam Kashmir. Tarsar Marsar are two lakes that people trek to see. They are among the best alpine lakes here in Kashmir.
These Lakes are situated in the Anantnag district of Kashmir, and both of the lakes are near Pahalgam. Tarsar Lake location is exactly 25km from Aru.
You can enjoy swimming only if you are a pro swimmer. You must be very careful and thoughtful while swimming there as they are alpine lakes and in a very sensitive environment. The water of these lakes is cold so one must be prepared for the ice-cold water.
October is the last month in which you can do this trek. After October this trek gets closed because of heavy snowfall. So yes, you can do the trek in October too. Cliffhangers conduct this trek until October. However, the best time is June to September.
Tarsar Marsar is the only summer trek in Kashmir that opens as early as May. So June is the best month to do this trek. You will be mesmerized to see the lushness of the meadows and the chunks of snow floating in its alpine lakes. The landscape is full of snow-capped mountains and the breeze of summer.
September is one of the best months for this trek. The temperature is pleasant, and it has the least chances of rainfall. You can finish the trek in shorts and dry fit gear also. It has least chances of giving you the sun burns.
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