Trek Difficulty
Difficult-Moderate
Trek Duration
3 Days/ 2 Nights
Highest Altitude
12,129 ft
Suitable For
12-62 years
Tulian Lake Trek
In the vast alpine lake treks of Kashmir, Tulian Lake Trek is the most beautiful alpine lake trek in Kashmir; and the Lake is the most exotic lake in Pahalgam. This lake throws tranquillity and charm to whosoever visits it and is situated around 15 km from Pahalgam. The highest altitude of the trek is 3700 m above sea level.
This lake is surrounded by beautiful mountains on three sides. In winter it is covered in snow and in summer it gorgeously tempts the trekkers with its colourful and clean water. On one side of the lake is Zanskar Range and on the other is Pir Panjal Range.
Make your Pahalgam trip memorable by taking a trek to this gorgeous lake. The Tulian Lake Trek is located at an elevation of 3684 metres in Pahalgam, Kashmir’s Anantnag district, between the imposing Pir Panjal and Zanskar mountains.
This glacial lake has a distinctive aspect since it resembles the number 8, and the visitor’s attention is drawn to the water’s greenish-blue colour. In the Indian state of Kashmir, there is a well-known trekking path called the Tulian Lake Trek.
The trek’s important specifics offered by Cliffhangers are as follows: Given that the region is completely blanketed with snow, the journey to Tulian Lake is challenging. But it’s also among the best ways to take in Kashmir Valley’s unspoiled beauty. The walk becomes more difficult after Baisaran valley because there aren’t any indicated trails after that point.
Additionally, as you get closer to the Lake, the ascent gets steeper. The heights of the Tulian Lake trip can also be reached through another method. The location is also reachable from Pahalgam, which is about 16 km from the lake. Given that Tulian Lake is only 11 km distant, the majority of young people choose to travel on the Baisaran trail.
Lakes and meadows are a common theme in Kashmir trekking. It’s difficult for any journey to compare to those already in the picture, like the Kashmir Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Bodhpatri, and Nafran Valley. However, the Tulian Lake Trek in Kashmir is a fantastic alternative that does these other hikes justice.
The Tulian Lake journey offers something other treks in Kashmir do not: the renowned flora of Kashmir, in addition to gorgeous meadows and an alpine lake. There are Chir, Spruce, Pine, and fir trees.
Although you might believe you’ve seen these trees before, you haven’t. These forests are very different from those in Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, or Uttarakhand. They more closely resemble European vegetation than our Indian jungles.
Trek Fee
Original price was: ₹15,000.00.₹12,500.00Current price is: ₹12,500.00.
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What are the Highlights of the Trek?
- About Trek: The journey to Tulian Lake, which is about 3,684 meters above sea level, entails climbing and descending through various heights. The walk is a great option for adventure seekers who enjoy hiking through picturesque alpine environments since it provides breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges, rich green meadows, and deep woods. The Tulian Lake Trek should be taken into consideration for several reasons.
- Best Landscape: First and foremost, the walk provides an opportunity to discover the Kashmir region’s breathtaking scenery and experience its distinct culture and way of life.
- Shepherd Lifestyle: You pass through isolated communities on the trip, where you can connect with the inhabitants and get an insight into their daily lives. The Tulian Lake Trek provides an opportunity to escape the pressures of everyday life and become fully immersed in nature.
- Detach & Detox: You have the chance to appreciate the peace and tranquillity of nature as the trip leads you through some of the most stunning alpine scenery in the area. Overall, the Tulian Lake Trek is a great option for adventure seekers who want to test their physical and mental limits while discovering Kashmir’s breathtaking natural splendor.
Tulian Lake Trek Package & Cost
| Trek Cost | 12500/ Per Person. |
| Transportation | 1800/ Per Person. |
| Offloading/ Porter Service | 2800/ Per Bag. |
| Insurance | 650 Per Person. |
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Compared to other treks in Kashmir, Tulian Lake is a shorter trek. The cost of Tulian Lake Trek is 12500 per person with the inclusion of basic trekking amenities like food, camping, guides, etc. However, the complete package for Tulian Lake includes the transportation, insurance, porter services, etc.
The basic trekking package is mandatory, rest is optional like porter service and transportation. You can either opt for Cliffhangers India shared transportation facility from Srinagar or you can manage on your own. Similarly, you take your backpack yourself or you can offload the bag.
The insurance, however, is mandatory as per the guidelines of the Department of Tourism Jammu and Kashmir. Further, other trek services come at additional costs like the personal guide, the personal porter, non veg food, etc.
Speak to our trekking reservation team to get the full detailed information about the Tulian Lake trek cost and package.
Tulian Lake Trek Itinerary
- Distance: 9km
- Altitude Gain: 1300m
- Trek Duration: 8 hours.
The first day of the Tulian Lake Trek starts with a drive from Pahalgam. It is a short drive of around 20 minutes. The drive takes you to the start of the trail for Tulian Lake. The trail starts at an altitude of around 2100m. It is a steep ascend to Tulian Valley where we will be camping for the day. The total distance to Tulian Valley is 8km and the altitude of the campsite is 3400m.
- Trek Distance: 4km
- Altitude Gain/Loss: 300m
- Trek Duration: 6 hours.
This is Lake Day. On this day start your trek early after a hearty breakfast. You will be ascending towards Tulian Lake. After a distance of 2km, behold the eternally gorgeous Tulian Lake. The lake appears as the best surprise of your life with the lake turquoise in color and the background of sparkling mountains.
The lake is just a piece of heaven sitting amid the mountain ranges. It has the shape of the number 8. Explore the lake while walking along its banks. Spend your time beside the lake and have lunch here. Cliffhangers India will spread the lunch just in the vicinity of the lake. Post lunch, return to the campsite at Tulian Valley. Spend the night here.
- Trek Distance: 8km
- Altitude Loss: 1300m
- Trek Duration: 6 hours.
This is the last day of the trek. You will have to retrace your steps and get down to Pahalgam. This finishes the trek.
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.
If you wish to avail of our transportation service, then the extra cost will be 1800 per person. The transportation cost is to and fro. The pickup and drop place will be Srinagar.
Offloading charges: In case you want us to carry your backpack, the cost per bag is Rs 2800/ per bag. The maximum weight allowed is 10kg. Please note that only a proper trekking backpack will be allowed to offload. No trolly or suitcase will be allowed to offload. We strictly follow to adequately place the load on our ponies. The maximum weight on each pony will be 40kg as recommended by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department.
Meal plan: In every meal plan, we try to provide different varieties, trying not to repeat the dishes, particularly at dinner and lunch. Here is the list of dishes and items from which we serve the clients.
- Breakfast: eggs, paratha, chana, poha, dalia, upma, cornflakes, bread toast, butter, jam, roti, coffee, tea, kehwa, etc.
- Lunch and dinner: we make a variety of dishes and try to serve the varied dishes. On all trek days, there will be different dishes served. We try not to repeat our dishes unless the clients say otherwise. We serve veg dishes like veg biryani, veg pulaw, muttar paneer, palak paneer, aloo gobi, rajma chawal, rajma kadhai, mix veg, chana masala, kadhi chawal, dal makhni, bhindi masala, dal fry, veg korma, Kashmiri nadru, Kashmiri haakh, aloo matar, bhaingan ka bharta, dam aloo, andaburji, etc. We have both roti and rice available for dinner and lunch. We serve them with different pickles and salad.
- For evening snacks we have tea, pakoda, soup, noodles, maggie, veg rolls, biscuits, etc.
- For dessert, we serve gulab jamun, phirni, halwa, custard, sewaya, fruit chaat, fruit cake, almond cake, etc.
Tulain Lake Trek Best Time
Summer, lasting from may to September, is the best time to undertake Tulian lake trek.
May and June at Tulian Lake
Trekking to Tulian Lake from May to mid-June is similar to trekking in the winter. The lake is frozen, and the valley has a significant amount of snow. Snow begins to melt towards the end of June, and the lake takes on its characteristic turquoise hue.
July and August at Tulian Lake
In the rest of the Indian subcontinent, July and August are the traditional monsoon months, yet conditions are different in the Kashmir Valley. Only light rain falls in Kashmir in July and August. Not like in Uttarakhand or Himachal Pradesh at all.
The Pir Panjal range, which blocks most rain clouds from reaching the Kashmir valley, is to blame for this. It’s advantageous because it makes trekking more comfortable. At this time, the lake is at its bluest, the meadows and valleys are lush and green, and the temperatures are pleasant for hiking. In September and October, Tulian Lake meadows begin to turn a golden brown as you head towards September and October. The temperature begins to drop.
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The gradient of Tulian Valley trek is considered easy to moderate. Approximately completely in 3 days, covering a total distance of 21 kilometres, the trekking trails are easier to navigate. There are no climbs involving technical aspects as such but trekkers do confront steep climbs through forests and meadows.
Whether it is your first experience of trekking or you have some experience in Himalayan treks, it is suitable in both the cases. The first and last day of the trek are quite easy but on the second day when you move from Tulian Valley to Tulian Lake, the routes are physically demanding and this is probably the first time that you might find the trek a bit challenging.
One thing to note is that some people try to do it in just one day. Well, we don’t recommend that at all. It is completely unhealthy and can be very heavy on your legs and your entire body. We advise you to complete it in the ideal time duration of 3 days. Some trekkers do it as long as 5 days but the time period depends on your itinerary. We have mentioned some fitness tips and tricks below that can make the whole experience quite easier for you.
Essential Information for Your Trek
Clothes to Carry on Tulian Lake Trek
You’ll need sturdy trekking shoes with good traction, ankle support, and snow-handling abilities for the trek to Tulian Lake.
You need a 50–60 litre backpack. Make sure your rucksack features quick-access pockets in addition to sturdy shoulder and hip supports.
Wear one T-shirt while carrying two. Keep dry-fit, full-sleeve T-shirts on hand, ideally with collars. These protect your arms and neck from sunburn.
You will climb to a height throughout this stroll. High altitudes can experience cold
temperatures even during the height of summer. You will require at least three layers of insulation for this walk.
You need one full-sleeved light jumper and two thin fleece layers.
Two pairs of hiking trousers should be sufficient for this excursion.
Our tour leaders always carry a high-altitude medical kit with them that contains life-saving drugs. Our hike leaders have emergency response training. Before taking any of these medications, get in touch with your trip leader while you’re waiting.
Other Things To Carry For Tulian Lake Trek
Backpack: You must carry at least one backpack of 60 litres.
Shoes: You need to have trekking shoes. The shoes must be sturdy and high-ankle.
Three T-shirts: Carry one full-sleeve dry-fit T-shirt, and at least two other T-shirts.
Three insulation layers: Carry at least 3 insulation layers – 2 light fleece and one full-sleeve sweater.
One Outer layer: You need at least one padded jacket/down jacket.
Two trek pants: You need to carry two pairs of pants and that will be sufficient for your entire trek.
Trekking poles: Two trekking poles are always better than a single trekking pole.
Raingear: A poncho is a good choice over jacket-type rain gear, as the poncho covers your entire body till the knees down and you can keep your daypack bag inside it too.
Rain cover for your backpack: Buy a good rain cover for your backpack to keep it dry and safe. It also helps to keep your backpack from wear and tear.
Daypack: A small bag of around 20 to 30 litres to carry your essentials like water bottle, rainwear, headlamp, snacks, etc.
Sunglasses: Carry one to protect your eyes from glare and UV radiation.
Suncap: You can either get the normal suncap or a sun cap with flaps which is preferred by most trekkers and is advisable by the experts.
Fitness Tips and Importance For Trek
Tulian lake trek is suitable for a beginner as well as for someone who is trekking for quite a few years. You have to cover approximately 21 kilometres in 3 days which is easier and shorter than other treks of Kashmir like Kashmir Great Lakes trek and Tarsar Marsar trek.
However, this does not mean you can undertake the trek without any preparation. To be mentally and physically ready for the journey, start preparing about a month before the actual trek. You can go on a hike to a nearby place like a small peak. Going jogging everyday is another way to go. You can add some strength exercises in your workout to strengthen your legs and core. Squats, crunches are some good examples.
Besides this, eat a clean and healthy diet that is protein-rich. You do need good cardiovascular health and endurance to complete the trip from Pahalgam to Tulian Lake successfully. When you are trekking on any particular day, keep hydrating yourself. Drink water even when you are not thirsty. Carry some power snacks in your backpack. Immediately inform your trek leader or any staff of the agency as soon as you start to feel uneasy. You can’t avoid your health. It is rightly said that Fit trekker is the best trekker.
Photography Spots on Tulian Lake trek
Tulian Lake trek offers you ample photographic spots where you can click pictures to have memories of a lifetime.
Pahalgam: The basecamp, Pahalgam is every bit postcard perfect. Here, you can do some sightseeing and other adventurous activities if you are there a day or two early. The place has valleys like Aru Valley, Chandanwari where you can visit.
Meadows: The vast-spread meadows that we cross in the trek will present you lots of places where your picture background will be surreal. You can click photos here with the snow-laden mountains in the backdrop.
Tulian Lake: The Lake itself is the most click-worthy point in the whole trek. This hidden lake of Kashmir is the highlight and it would be a shame to not click at least hundreds of pictures here. The pictures clicked here do not need any filter.
Don’t forget to bring your camera to take back home endless memories in the form of photos.
Photography Spots on Tulian Lake trek
Tulian Lake trek offers you ample photographic spots where you can click pictures to have memories of a lifetime.
Pahalgam: The basecamp, Pahalgam is every bit postcard perfect. Here, you can do some sightseeing and other adventurous activities if you are there a day or two early. The place has valleys like Aru Valley, Chandanwari where you can visit.
Meadows: The vast-spread meadows that we cross in the trek will present you lots of places where your picture background will be surreal. You can click photos here with the snow-laden mountains in the backdrop.
Tulian Lake: The Lake itself is the most click-worthy point in the whole trek. This hidden lake of Kashmir is the highlight and it would be a shame to not click at least hundreds of pictures here. The pictures clicked here do not need any filter.
Don’t forget to bring your camera to take back home endless memories in the form of photos.
How To Reach Base Camp Of Tulian Lake Trek
By Air: Srinagar Airport is the only airport in Kashmir and also the nearest one. You can book flights from your city to Srinagar. Advance booking is suggested to avoid the chances of cancellation and save some money. From Srinagar, you can travel to Pahalgam via a bus.
By Train: you can travel vai trains to reach Srinagar. The closest railway station is Jammu Tawi Railway station. From the station, travel to Srinagar. Taking a bus is the most convenient option.
By Road: Taking a government bus is the best option. To get to TRC, there are airport shuttles that run every 30 minutes. Currently, the ticket costs about 80 rupees. If you have the time, this is the most dependable, secure, and affordable method. The next choice is to use a cab. As soon as you exit the airport, you will find many of them. But because it is pricey, only choose this option if you are in a hurry. Your cab fare will be about Rs. 600. TRC to Pahalgam: The next phase is to start travelling to Pahalgam. Therefore, Pahalgam will be the first and most noticeable stop on your tour. For this, there are two parallel paths. One travels through Anantnag on the four-lane Jammu Highway.
Airport of Srinagar to TRC: As you exit the airport in Srinagar (Sheikh Ul-Alam), the Indian tricolour flag is prominently displayed in front of you. The Tourist Reception Centre (TRC), located 12 kilometres from the airport, is the first place you must travel to. But getting there is simple. The TRC is located in Srinagar’s centre. It is a well-known landmark with good connections, and since a football pitch is attached, it is difficult to miss. The TRC can be reached in two ways.
What Trekker's Like & Dislike About Kashmir Great Lakes
Likes
- Tulian Lake: One of the fantastic reasons to do the Tulian Lake Trek is the amazing alpine lake that this trek holds. The Tulian Lake is one of the best alpine lakes in Kashmir. This is the bluish lake which is all glacier-fed. The lake is surrounded by mountain peaks which are most of the time of the year covered with snow. This gives the landscape a beautiful aura. The water of the lake is clean and drinkable. However, it is very cold. The lake forms the shape of the number 8 between the mountain range.
- Long Meadows: This trek goes via long meadows and thick forest trails. It also passes through the famous Baisaran Valley which is called the Mini Switzerland of Kashmir.
- Pahalgam: This trek starts from Pahalgam which is the most stunning tourist place in Kashmir. You will be able to do the sightseeing of Pahalgam.
- Shepherds: On this trek, you will see many sheepherders tending their flock. The name Pahalgam means the village of shepherds. To see them and witness their lifestyle gives the cultural feel of Kashmir.
Dislikes
- Tulian Valley trek is flawless. What’s there to dislike? With the serene lake and meadows and dense forests containing different types of trees, every trekker is bound to fall in love with the absolute beauty the entire trek holds.
FAQ's
Is Tulian Lake a day trek?
The Tulian Lake trek is challenging. It is in no way recommended to finish in a day. It will expose one to altitude sickness and can be fatal. The ideal duration for the trek is 3 days which lets you acclimatize well and enjoy the beauty of the trek and lake.
How many days is the Tulian Lake trek?
The ideal duration for the Tulian Lake trek is 3 days. This lets you acclimatize well with this high-altitude trek.
What is the best time to visit Tulian Lake?
This lake trek is a summer trek. The best time to visit this lake is between July to September.
How difficult is the Tulian Lake trek?
This trek is in no way easy. It is difficult. It is an all-ascend trek until one reaches Tulian Lake and then all descend to the base camp.
Is Tulian Lake worth visiting?
You are compelled to follow every curve of the shape. The trip to Tulian Lake is the whole Kashmir journey. It features some of the most amazing forests, the largest meadows, jaw-dropping clearings, magnificent camping valleys, and an exquisite alpine lake.
What is the distance of the Tulian Lake trek?
This is a shorter trek, hence the total distance of the Tulian trek is 21km. This includes the kilometers you will walk going to the lake and coming from the lake to Pahalgam.
How much time does it take to reach Tulian Lake?
The ideal duration for the Tulian Lake trek is 3 days. However, you can increase the day depending on your preference. Some even do it in one day. But that is too heavy on legs and becomes very challenging.
Where is Tulian Lake Trek located?
This trek is located in Pahalgam – the famous tourist place of Kashmir. The trek goes through the same route that you take while going to Baisaran Valley.
How to reach Tulian Lake from Pahalgam?
From Pahalgam, it is a trail where you have to walk only. There is no concrete road to the Tulian Lake. So there is only one option to reach the lake and that is by trekking.
What is the starting point of the Tulian Lake trek?
The starting point of the trek is Pahalgam. Which is around 100km from Srinagar airport.
Can a beginner do a Tulian lake trek?
Yes, a beginner can do a Tulian trek. It is best suited for beginners. However, before you embark on the trek, make sure you do some preparations. Work on your stamina and core strength. Do a weekly hike to your nearest hill or mountain. In the gym add squats to your routine exercise.
