Marchoi
Green meadows, dark forests, glassy streams — a gentle secret
Why this trek is special
- ✦A quiet valley off the Sonamarg road that tourists drive straight past
- ✦Trout streams braiding through knee-deep meadow grass
- ✦Fir forests straight out of a storybook
- ✦Ideal first Kashmir trek — short days, soft trails
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Rated 2/5 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.
Drive up the Sind valley to Kullan village, then turn off the highway onto a forest trail climbing gently to the Marchoi base camp among firs. The traffic noise dies within the first kilometre.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents on twin sharing + sleeping bags
- ✓ Trek leader + local guide
- ✓ Bonfire (weather permitting)
- ✓ Camping fees & permits
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Srinagar ↔ Kullan (shareable cab)
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Army and police ID checks are routine on the Sonamarg road — carry an original govt. photo ID; foreign nationals must carry their passport. As friendly as Kashmir trekking gets.
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 Marchoi? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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