Tarsar Marsar Trek 7D/6N - Called Off for 2026
Reference listing only: Indiahikes has called off Tarsar Marsar for 2026. Published Aru-to-Aru fare INR 17,450 per person plus 5% GST, mandatory INR 210 insurance and optional INR 1,350 return transport before applicable GST.
Indiahikes Private Limited
Published Tarsar Marsar reference itinerary; called off for 2026
Know before you go
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Published Plan: Srinagar to Aru
Aru base accommodation; tent/homestay allocation to confirmReference itinerary only while the 2026 trek is called off. The published plan uses an 08:00 pickup at Sheikh Feroze Tours & Travels in Srinagar and a 100 km drive of 3-4 hours. Aru registration, health screening and document verification begin at 13:00. Transport is separately charged and would need prebooking if operations resume.
Aru to Lidderwat
Twin-sharing tent at LidderwatThe published route covers 10 km in approximately six hours. An initial gradual climb is followed by undulating walking through the valley to Lidderwat. Rest at the designated campsite after gaining roughly 1,160 ft.
Lidderwat to Shekwas
Twin-sharing tent at ShekwasAscend approximately 5.6 km over five hours towards Shekwas. The quick itinerary describes continuous climbing for the first couple of hours, short level sections and a river crossing before Homwas, followed by a gradual ascent. Cross only where and when the guide determines conditions permit.
Shekwas to Tarsar
Twin-sharing tent in the Tarsar areaFollow the five-kilometre, four-hour ascent towards Tarsar. The trail climbs mostly gradually to a ridge before entering the high meadows of the lake basin. Stay within approved camping and walking areas; the source's lakeside imagery is not permission to camp at the water's edge.
Tarsar Pass to Sundersar
Twin-sharing tent in the Sundersar areaClimb steeply to Tarsar Pass before descending and making a gentler ascent towards Sundersar. The published stage is five kilometres and five hours. It reaches approximately 13,140 ft at the pass before finishing at the lower camp.
Marsar Excursion and Homwas
Twin-sharing tent at HomwasThe reference plan includes an approximately one-hour ascent towards Marsar and then a gradual descent to Homwas. Total distance is nine kilometres with a seven-hour allowance. The 13,165 ft viewpoint is weather-dependent, and cloud may prevent lake views.
Homwas to Aru and Optional Srinagar Transfer
No overnight stayDescend approximately 13 km in six hours to Aru. Lunch at Aru is explicitly included. The separately charged non-AC return transfer goes to Sheikh Feroze Tours & Travels in Srinagar, with the headline estimating arrival at 20:00. Avoid booking a same-evening onward connection; actual operation requires renewed confirmation.
What's included vs excluded
Inclusions
- Six nights of itinerary accommodation, including twin-sharing trail tents; Aru tent/homestay arrangement to confirm.
- Meals from dinner at Aru on Day 1 through lunch at Aru on Day 7.
- Trek leader, local guides and dedicated kitchen team.
- Sleeping bags, hygiene liners, sleeping tents, foam mats and helmets/gaiters/microspikes when required.
- Group medical kit and oxygen equipment as listed by the operator.
Exclusions
- 5% GST and mandatory trek insurance of INR 210, charged in addition to the base trek fare.
- Shared Srinagar transfers: quick itinerary says INR 600 outbound and INR 750 return per person, plus 5% GST. Modal's 'per vehicle' wording conflicts; obtain written confirmation.
- Optional Indiahikes Shield INR 1,400 and personal backpack offloading INR 4,800 plus 5% GST for the trek.
- Base cloakroom: INR 200 for the first bag up to 10 kg, INR 500 for each additional piece; weight above 10 kg counts as additional luggage.
- Hometown travel, personal gear/rentals, meals outside the stated window and anything not explicitly included.
Transportation & Logistics
Accommodation & Meals
Tent & Stay Setup
6 nights; tents, Aru homestay to confirm
Meal Plan
Meals from Day 1 dinner at Aru to Day 7 lunch at Aru; dietary options to confirm
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
The page's advisory says last-minute suspensions due to external factors normally result in vouchers because operating costs have been incurred; the optional Indiahikes Shield is described as enabling a trek-fee refund in eligible cases. Shield costs INR 1,400 on this listing and is separate from mandatory trek insurance. Do not assume it reimburses flights, every fee or personal cancellation; obtain full eligibility terms. The trek is already called off for 2026, so no new bookable departure is implied. Standard policy is linked at https://indiahikes.com/blog/cancellation-policy ; its detailed refund schedule was not verified here. Existing customers should ask the operator which cancellation/voucher terms apply to their booking.
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