KASHMIR TARSAR LAKE TREK
Days: 08
Max Altitude: 3980m
Grade: Moderate
Tour Code: IND-KTL-08
Date: 04 Jun – 11 Jun 2023
The Tarsar Lake Trek is a shorter version of popular Tarsar Marsar twin-lakes trek. The trek takes you through some of the most beautiful alpine lakes, high altitude meadows, and breathtaking landscapes that the Himalayas has to offer. The trail which starts from Aru in the Pahalgam valley to the east of Srinagar, passes through pristine mountain terrain of the Kashmir Himalaya, offering stunning views of snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, and lush green forests. The main highlight is the sight of Tarsar lake from various up-close, a glittering high altitude lake which changes its shade from anything from turquoise blue to emerald green.
Day 01 Arrive Srinagar (1650m)
Day 02 Drive to Aru & trek to Lidderwat (2780m) – 4hrs
Day 03 Trek to Sekuwas – 4.5 – 5hrs
Day 04 Trek to Tarsar lake (3780m) – 4 hours
Day 05 A free day to explore the surroundings
Day 06 Trek to Lidder Valley Camp
Day 07 Finish trek at Aru & drive 1hr to Srinagar
Day 08 Transfer to airport for flight home
TARSAR LAKE TREK
Day 01 Arrive in Srinagar (1650m), transfer to the hotel
Arrive Srinagar airport, transfer to hotel. Relax and acclimatise. We have free evening for briefings, last-minute packing etc. Overnight Hotel.
Day 02 Drive to Aru & trek to Lidderwat (2780m) – 4hrs
The trail from Aru to Lidderwat is a 10 km journey that takes 4-5 hours to complete. It starts with a climb straight out of the village, following the Lidder River. The trail passes through fir trees, clear streams, open grasslands, and pine clusters. The endpoint is Lidderwat, a beautiful meadow with a few Gujjar huts. Overnight Camp
Day 03 Trek to Sekuwas – 4.5 – 5hrs
We start the day’s trek with an hour and a half of ascending moderately steep section, after which a stunning view of the wide-sweeping grasslands and towering mountains opens up. We then cross the river and climb the trail to Homwas. From there, the trail continues to climb through undulating meadows to Shekwas camping grounds, passing by an old cluster of Silver Birch trees and breathtaking views. Overnight Camp
Day 04 Trek to Tarsar lake (3780m) – 4 hours
Today’s trek through the lush green meadows, which we start by climbing a small ridge high above the stream after which the trail climbs steeply to a high-point offering incredible views. Two more hours from there, a narrow glimpse of Tarsar lake appears, a delightful sight which refreshes you. We then walk on rolling terrain for the last section to our campsite. Overnight Camp
Day 05 A free day to explore the surroundings
We spend the day doing small hikes to soak in and enjoy the incredible landscape amidst us and the sight of the lake from various angles that you can never get enough of! Overnight Camp
Day 06 Trek to Lidder Valley Camp
We retrace our paths back towards lidderwat. Overnight Camp
Day 07 Finish trek at Aru & drive 1hr to Srinagar
We finish the trek from where we started, the Aru village and drive to our Hotel at Srinagar. Free evening to explore the town and unwind after the trek.
Day 08 Transfer to the airport, fly back home
Day is free at leisure before check out hotel and transfer to airport for flight home.
Note:
Kindly note that we and the local guide reserve the rights to make decision, in your best interests or in the best interests of the group participating in the trek. In the event of cancellation of activity beyond our control such as adverse weather conditions and other similar conditions that compromises the safety of your group and the guide, no form of compensation will be given.
LAND Price per person in SGD: $ 1850
Tour Code: IND-KTL-08
Price is subjected to changes without prior notice
A deposit of S$ 800 per person is required upon confirmation and the balance must be paid in full 30 days prior to the departure date. Non-payment by required date may result in the cancellation of your booking and subjected to cancellation charges.
LAND Price includes
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Twin-sharing accommodation for 2 nights in Srinagar in a 3 star hotel
- Twin-sharing accommodation in tents with foam sleeping mats for 5 nights on the trek
- Full board camping arrangements on the trek with a kitchen tent, mess tent, tables, stools, and toilet tents
- All meals starting from dinner on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 8 (except any meals during the drives, if any)
- Mules for porterage of personal and group luggage
- All trekking arrangements with an experienced guide, and support staff
- All permits
- Includes local Service tax & Clean India Cess
- Briefing prior departure
- 15% discount for gears at X-Boundaries
Price excludes
- All airfare & taxes
- Personal gears such as sleeping bag (available at a rental of SGD 60 per bag for the whole trek)
- Expenses of a personal nature like laundry, phone calls, alcohol, beverages, cigarettes, camera fee
- Travel Insurance
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- Tips
- Visa and Visa application fees
Cancellation Terms
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The below terms would be applicable.
Flexible Bookings:
To factor in the extra-ordinary circumstances that we live in right now, we have amended our cancellation policy to allow customers to easily make changes to their plans if required and have the assurance that their money is protected.
Cancellation:
Please note that the following charges will apply on cancellation:
• Cancel more than 45 days prior to departure, we will refund the entire amount received by us less service fees of SGD 80.
• Cancel between 31-44 days prior to departure, 25% of the trip cost as cancellation fees applied.
• Cancel 21-30 days prior to departure, we will charge a 50% cancellation fee and hold the remaining 50% as credit towards a future trip in India taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.
• Less than 21 days – the entire amount would be forfeited.
• If the cancellation is due to you having COVID-19/ “flu-like symptoms”, supported by a medical certificate OR due to any travel restrictions imposed by the national or local government we will hold the entire amount paid by you as a credit for a future trip in India. Sometimes last-minute cancellations could attract cancellation fees for third-party arrangements like air, train, or bus tickets; hotels; permit fees, processing fee, etc. Such cancellation charges if any would be borne by the customers.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely.
Please note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
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