Tarsar Marsar Trek 7 Days trip from Srinagar

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Duration

6 Night 7 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Itinerary

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.

Included/Exclude

Things to Carry
Backpack & rain cover: (50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps
Day pack + rain cover: 20 - 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter)
Walking stick: Advisable (At least one)
Head torch: 1 Nos.
Water bottle/Hydration pack: 2 bottles of one litre each
People who use a hydration pack
1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one litre
Carry at least one thermos flask
Snacks Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors
Personal Medical Kit: Consult your doctor
T-shirts: 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton)
Fleece T-shirts: 1 Nos.
Fleece jacket: 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater)
Down feather / Hollofil jacket: 1 Nos.
Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant): 1 Pair
Thermal inners (upper and lower): 1 Pair
Trek pants: 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denim, capris)
Poncho: 1 Nos.
Personal Utilities
Sunscreen cream
Moisturiser
Toilet Paper & wipes
Lip balm
Hand sanitizer
Antibacterial powder
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Quick-dry towel
Sun cap 1 Nos: (One that covers the neck as well)
Woollen cap: 1 Nos.
Balaclava: 1 Nos.
Neck-gaiters: 1 Nos.
Sunglasses
Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected.
People who wear spectacles-
(A)- Use contact lenses. (Not for Chadar trek)
(B)- Photochromatic glasses.
Trekking shoes: 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip)
Floaters/flip-flops: 1 Pair (Optional)
Cotton socks: 5 pairs
Woollen socks: 3 pairs
Gaiters: 1 Pair (TTH team will notify you if required)
Waterproof gloves: 1 Pair
Fleece/woollen gloves: 1 Pair
Inclusions
1.Transport Srinagar to Aru Base and Back
2.Accommodation. (Camping) (2 person in one tent)
3. Meals while on trek (Veg & Egg)
4. Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils
5. All necessary permits and entry fees
6. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder
7. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff
8. Services from Srinagar to Srinagar
9. Staff insurance
10. Mules to carry the central luggage
Exclusions
1. Any kind of personal expenses 2. Hotel Stay in Srinagar.
3. Food during the transit.
4. Insurance.
5. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
6. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head