Tarsar Marsar
Twin almond-shaped lakes you can camp right beside
Why this trek is special
- ✦Camp on the very shore of Tarsar — sunrise on the water
- ✦Marsar appears and vanishes in the mist below Dachigam's ridges
- ✦Gentler than Great Lakes, every bit as beautiful
- ✦Shepherd trails through the Lidder valley's finest meadows
Difficulty: Moderate
Rated 3/5 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 through Pahalgam and up the Lidder gorge to the postcard village of Aru. Evening stroll through the meadow, trek briefing over kahwa.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents on twin sharing, sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + local guides
- ✓ Ponies for camp equipment
- ✓ All camping fees & permits
- ✓ Twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Srinagar ↔ Aru (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Army and police ID checks are common on Kashmir trails — carry an original govt. photo ID; foreign nationals must carry their passport. Marsar sits on the edge of Dachigam's protected area, so the viewpoint plan can adjust to 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 Tarsar Marsar? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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