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Tarsar Marsar Trek 7D/6N - Srinagar Return

Seven-day lake circuit via Aru, Lidderwat, Shekwas, Tarsar, Sundersar and Homwas. Published INR 16,500 per person plus 5% GST, including Srinagar return transfers; permissions require confirmation.

Moderate 7 Days / 6 Nights Aru 13,201 ft advertised; operator estimate ₹16,500 / person
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Nine-day Markha schedule with Leh acclimatization

Patiyowala, Choila, Chandrabani, near Wildlife Institute and ISBT, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007
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Know before you go

The package advertises INR 16,500 plus 5% GST for Srinagar-to-Srinagar services; no separate discounted fare is shown. The headline distance is 47.6 km, while the listed 10, 6, 5, 5, 9 and 13 km walking stages total 48 km. The headline altitude is 13,201 ft; camp heights are operator estimates. Day 1 is described as a homestay in the overview and a twin-sharing hotel in the detailed route, followed by five camp nights. The generic inclusion table allows twin/triple sharing. The page's 2026 permission warning takes precedence over general promotional availability language. No approved future departure with complete seat capacity was verified, so departures remain empty. Confirm accommodation allocation, departure approval and refund terms in writing.
Base Village
Aru
Summit Altitude
13,201 ft advertised; operator estimate
Total Trek Distance
47.6 km
Batch Size
Not specified
Age Criteria
10-60 years; fitness assessment applies
Fitness Level
Prior trekking experience is recommended by the operator. Prepare for steep high-altitude sections, consecutive walking days and a final 13 km descent followed by a 4-5-hour drive. A medical certificate is mandatory; confirm the operator's screening requirements.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Srinagar to Aru

Shared hotel/homestay at Aru

Meet at the Srinagar Tourist Reception Centre office for the published 13:00 pickup. Travel approximately 112 km in 4-5 hours to Aru, subject to road and security conditions. Check into the hotel/homestay, meet the trekking team and prepare for the trail. The overview and detailed route use different lodging labels, so confirm the assigned property before departure.

Dinner; en-route breakfast and lunch excluded
Day 2

Aru to Lidderwat

Shared tent at Lidderwat

Walk approximately 10 km in 5-6 hours from Aru towards Lidderwat. The route follows forest and meadow sections of the river valley, with a gradual overall ascent. Settle into the designated shared campsite and rest before the following day's climb.

Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and dinner
Day 3

Lidderwat to Shekwas

Shared tent at Shekwas

Ascend through pine forest and open valley terrain to Shekwas. The operator lists approximately 6 km over 4-5 hours. Take the climb steadily and use the remaining afternoon to rest at the authorized campsite; any acclimatization walk should follow the leader's assessment.

Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and dinner
Day 4

Shekwas to Tarsar Lake

Shared tent in the Tarsar area

Continue uphill for approximately 5 km, listed at 3-4 hours, towards the Tarsar basin. The route climbs through high meadows and rocky sections before the lake comes into view. Stay at the operator's approved campsite in the Tarsar area; proximity to the water is subject to conservation rules.

Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and dinner
Day 5

Tarsar to Sundersar

Shared tent in the Sundersar area

Follow the operator-led crossing out of the Tarsar basin towards Sundersar, with ascents and descents through alpine terrain. The published stage is approximately 5 km over 3-4 hours. Camp in the designated Sundersar area and prepare for the longer Marsar excursion and descent.

Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and dinner
Day 6

Marsar Excursion and Descent to Homwas

Shared tent at Homwas

Start from Sundersar for the weather-dependent Marsar excursion, then descend to Homwas. The operator lists approximately 9 km over 6-7 hours, including a steep ascent and subsequent descent. Viewpoint access and visibility depend on conditions; a lakeshore visit is not guaranteed.

Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and dinner
Day 7

Homwas to Aru and Srinagar

No overnight stay

Descend approximately 13 km to Aru and transfer to the included taxi for the 112 km return journey to Srinagar, listed at 4-5 hours of driving. This is a long combined walking and road day. Keep onward travel flexible and confirm meal and drop-off arrangements with the team.

Breakfast and lunch per inclusion table; en-route dinner excluded

What's included vs excluded

Inclusions

  • Shared taxi pickup and drop for Srinagar-Aru return travel.
  • Six nights of shared accommodation: Aru hotel/homestay and five trail camps; confirm twin/triple allocation.
  • Vegetarian meals, tea, coffee, snacks and soup, subject to stated road-meal exclusions.
  • Standard forest permit and entry fees, subject to authorities actually granting route permission.
  • Trek leader, technical guide, kitchen team, helpers and radio communication.
  • Dome tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, liners, separate toilet tents, dining tent and camp furniture.
  • First aid, oxygen, oximeter and condition-dependent technical gear listed by the operator.

Exclusions

  • 5% GST, personal insurance, mandatory medical certificate and personal medicines/toiletries.
  • Personal backpack porter service: INR 3,500 for the trek, paid at Aru; clarify the source's unusual 'minimum 8 kg' wording.
  • Foreign-national permit supplement INR 2,400; passport, visa and current eligibility must be checked.
  • Day 1 en-route breakfast/lunch, Day 7 en-route dinner and requested single tent occupancy.

Transportation & Logistics

Pickup Location & Time
Srinagar Tourist Reception Centre office (13:00; confirm reporting time)
Transport Status
Included shared taxi Srinagar-Aru return transfer

Accommodation & Meals

Tent & Stay Setup

1 hotel/homestay night and 5 camp nights

Meal Plan

Vegetarian meals and refreshments; Day 1 road breakfast/lunch and Day 7 road dinner excluded

Safety & Cancellation Policy

Medical & High-Altitude Safety

Confirm guide qualifications, activity-specific equipment, emergency arrangements, and insurance requirements directly with the operator before booking.

Cancellation Terms

Kashmir-specific source: https://himalayanhikers.in/blog/important-advisory-note-for-jammu-and-kashmir-trekkers-2026 , dated 2026-05-18. Its full-refund promise applies only to a prohibitive government/military advisory issued on or before 2026-06-15; that cutoff has passed and is not a current blanket refund promise. When treks operate after that date, stated personal cancellation terms are 90% refund at 30+ days, 50% at 21-30 days and none at less than 20 days. Clarify the overlapping day-30 and unspecified day-20 boundaries. If stopped at base camp or mid-trek by military orders, closure or unrest, the advisory says no refund; an alternative route or two-year credit voucher may be offered where feasible. Post-cutoff pre-departure government cancellation is not clearly resolved in this advisory: obtain written terms. Standard policy: https://himalayanhikers.in/cancellation-policy .

From the trail

Shared tents in a green mountain valley, published on Himalayan Hikers' Tarsar Marsar package page.
Starting price
₹16,500
per person · 5% GST extra; foreign-national permit supplement a
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Duration 7D / 6N
Grade Moderate
Base Village Aru
Transport Included shared taxi Srinagar-Aru return transfer
Meals Vegetarian meals and refreshments; Day 1 road breakfast/lunch and Day 7 road dinner excluded
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