Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Srinagar (1585m)
You will be met on your arrival by our representative and transferred to the houseboat, where your trek leader will give you the pre departure briefing. There is a short afternoon Shikara ride of Dal/Nigeen Lake. Overnight at houseboat. (D)

Day 2 Half day sightseeing (1585m)
Morning sightseeing of Mughal gardens and Shankaracharaya temple. Afternoon at leisure and overnight in Srinagar. (BLD)

Day 3 Drive to Aru via Pahalgam (2420m). 4 hours
An early morning start is imperative as it is a long drive of 105km to Aru, a beautiful lush green pasture with the grand view of the Katrinag Mountains as a backdrop. Afternoon at leisure or a few short walks to stretch the legs for the days ahead. Overnight in tents on two person share basis.(BLD)

Day 4 To Lidderwat (3050m). 3- 4 Hours. 11 km
The trail begins with a steep climb to a ride line and then undulates along the true left of the Lidder River, crossing the odd side stream. As we near camp the valley narrows; a foot bridge leading us to our campsite. (BLD)

Day 5 To Satlanjan (3420m). 2-3 hours
A short and easy day today to help with acclimatization, we trek along the true right of the gushing waters of the Lidder River on an undulating, occasionally steep, trail. We cross five tributaries of a side river beside the Gujar encampment and continue with a gentle descent towards a lush green meadow beside the Lidder River for our overnight camp. There is an optional acclimatization side walk to a ride in the afternoon. (BLD).

Day 6 To Kolahoi base camp (4140m) and return to Lidderwat (3050m). 8 – 9 hours
An early morning start is imperative as we have a long day ahead of us. Our hike begins upwards and onwards as we head towards Kolahoi Base Camp, passing nomadic shepherds en-route. As we get closer to the glacier the walk becomes a little harder as the terrain becomes rough glacial moraine, but the increasingly spectacular views of the Kolahoi Peak urge us on.In order to gain the best view of Kolahoi we may have to climb a little higher on the ridge opposite. The return walk is easier and quicker as we head back to Lidderwat via Satlanjan, elated from being so close to the majestic peak. (BLD)

Day 7 To Sikewas (3450m). 3- 4 hours.
We start our day with a short, yet steep, ascent as we follow the Tarsar river, crossing and re-crossing it before making a final ascent to our camp at Sikewas Meadow. (BLD).

Day 8 To Tarsar lake (3899m) Day excursion. 4 - 5 hours
From the camp the trail crosses a small stream and heads up steeply along the Tarsar Riverthrough a rocky uutcrop and lush meadows to the beautiful turquoise lake of Tarsar. The lake is full of Rainbow and Brown trout and offers breathtaking views of Kolahoi and its adjacent peaks.We head back to our camp for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure for relaxation or interaction with nomadic Gujar.(BLD)

DAY 09: Return to Aru via Lidderwat and Drive to Srinagar
An early morning start is imperative as we have a long day ahead of us. We retrace our steps back to lidderwat on a downhill trot and follow an undulating trail to Aru through rick fine forest where we will have our lunch and after lunch we board our chartered vehicle/s and head Srinagar via pahalgam and at Yaneer we will take a short rafting ride to enjoy fun and thrill. Overnight at Srinagar .(BLD)

Day 10 . In Srinagar (1585 m) Visit Old City.
A half day of more exploration of Lidder Valley. Rest of the day at leisure for shoppingora Shikara ride to the Floating Market (Cost not included). Overnight stay in house boat.

Day 11. Depart Srinagar
You will be transferred to Srinagar airport or the Tourist Reception Center for overland.

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