Kolahoi Glacier
Cross a wild pass to the source of the Lidder, under Kashmir's Matterhorn
Why this trek is special
- ✦Kolahoi peak (17,799 ft) — the 'Matterhorn of Kashmir' — up close
- ✦A true crossover: Sind valley to Lidder valley over Basmai Pass
- ✦Stand at the snout of the glacier that feeds the Lidder river
- ✦Finish through the classic meadows of Lidderwat and Aru
Difficulty: Difficult
Rated 5/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Reach Srinagar by afternoon for briefing, gear checks and a health once-over. This is a demanding crossover — we make sure everyone starts it right.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Expedition tents, sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + technical guide for the pass
- ✓ Micro-spikes, ropes & safety gear
- ✓ Ponies for camp equipment
- ✓ All camping fees & permits
- ✓ Oxygen backup & twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Srinagar ↔ Gagangeer / Aru (shareable cab)
- ✗ Stay in Srinagar on Days 1 & 7
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Army and police ID checks are routine in both the Sind and Lidder valleys — carry an original govt. photo ID; foreign nationals must carry their passport. One prior Himalayan trek is required, and the pass day adjusts to weather and local advisories.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Kolahoi Glacier? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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