Tulian Lake
A cliff-ringed lake above Pahalgam's famous meadows
Why this trek is special
- ✦A high blue lake locked in a ring of rock walls
- ✦Cross Baisaran — 'mini Switzerland' — before the crowds arrive
- ✦Ice floats on the lake well into summer
- ✦Big mountain feel packed into four days
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
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An easy drive along the Lidder to Pahalgam. Afternoon acclimatisation walk by the river, gear checks and 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
- ✓ Camping fees & permits
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Srinagar ↔ Pahalgam (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Army and police ID checks are routine on the Baisaran–Tulian trail — carry an original govt. photo ID; foreign nationals must carry their passport. Route and camps 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 Tulian Lake? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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