Kolahoi Glacier Trek via Aru Valley
Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Places to Visit: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Aru Valley - Lidderwat - Dudhsar Lake - Kolahoi Glacier - Satlunjan - Aru - Srinagar
 

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Srinagar - Pahalgam
Pickup from Srinagar Ariport and drive to Pahalgam. Pahalgam called as “Valley of Shepherds”. In Pahalgam, Enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder.
Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. By evening return to Srinagar. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 2: Aru to Lidderwat (9131 feet) (10 km) (5/6 hours)
After healthy breakfast check out hotel and drive to Aru, we start to Lidderwat(altitude – 9000 ft) for a camping experience. It’s a moderate trek with mild ascent and descent leading to a beautiful camping meadow. The total time taken would be around 7 hours. You will see heaven all around you on reaching the camping location, and this is just the beginning. On one side, you will have the Lidder River, and from the other side, the Kolahoi glacier flows down to meet the river. ‘Lidder’ + ‘wat’, meaning ‘Lidder Mixture’ make up the word Lidderwat.
Enjoy the pure silence, sound of water, and refreshing views, combined with a crisp cup of tea and Maggi. Then enjoy and share stories of your travel while calmly drifting into the night.

Day 3 : Lidderwat to Dudhsar Lake (12,600 feet) (8 km) (5 hours)
Post breakfast, head towards Dudhsar Lake, it is at a distance of 8 km from Lidderwat valley. Today you will walk through the trail with coniferous trees lined up on side and clear streams flowing through the rocks.

Satlunjan is visible from this point. Have a look at lush green valleys and flowing mountain streams, afterwards reach Chainbal waterfall from where the Kolahoi base camp lies 1 km away.
After a 1km steep ascent, reach the Kolahoi base camp and go upwards in the valley. From Hoksar Nala the trail becomes gentle and gentle till you reach Dudhsar Lake.

Cross the dense forest sections and meadows to reach this alpine Lake. It lies amid mountains and looks beautiful. Setup your camps on the banks of Dudhsar Lake and settle for the day.

Day 4 : Dudhsar Lake to Kolahoi Glacier (11,170) and return to Satlunjan (10,450 feet)
Today, descend towards Kolahoi glacier’s viewpoint, get down for 1.5 km from the valley and get the splendid sight of Kolahi Glacier or the Creavasse which feeds Lidder and Jhelum River.
The viewpoint is the most attractive part of this trek because the views are breath-taking views. Do not walk on the glacier because it has become hollow and walking on thin layer of ice can be very dangerous.
Now, follow the route which leads to Satlunjan and enjoy your overnight stay there in tents.

Day 5 : Satlunjan to Aru to Pahalgam (7958 feet) (14 km) (6 hours)
Post breakfast, leave early from Satlunjan and descend to Aru by passing through wide lush grasslands Pickup from Aru and drive to Pahalgam, Check in Hotel and Overnight stay

Day 06 : Pahalgam - Srinagar (Approx 3 hrs)
After breakfast check out hotel and drive back to Srinagar, On Arrival Srinagar and visit to Mughal Garden Sightseeing and sfter sightseeing, after sigtseeing check in Houseboat, and 1 hrs Sikara Ride on Dal Lake, And Overnight stay in Houseboat.

Day 07 : Srinagar Departure
After breakfast check out hotel and drop to the Srinagar Airport.

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Includes
All road transport by private ac cars (airport transfers/ from Srinagar to base camp and back).
Arrival/ departure 2 nights Deluxe Houseboat or Hotel accommodation in Srinagar (full board), unless specified.
2 nights tented accommodation (full-board) mountain camps.
All trekking gear included: tents, toilet tent, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, trekking poles.
English Speaking Kashmiri Local Guide and a Cook.
All cooking utensils including cooking LPG stove.
Horses to carry backpack (except day sack), group equipment (tents/ stoves/ fuel) to the higher camps.
All meals included (vegetarian meals including eggs and cheese, unless specified.
Trek/ Wildlife Permits.
First Aid including Medical Oxygen Cylinder.
All applicable taxes

Excludes
International or domestic flights
Visa.
Travel insurance.
Personal clothing and equipment.
Any medical costs incurred by you, or costs associated with a medical incident, such as your evacuation from the mountain and/ or hospitalization (for which you should have travel insurance).
Optional trips or excursions.
Tips for local staff and guides.

We Provide
Qualified and experienced trek Leader
Services of guide, cook and support team

You need to get
Ruck sack bag with rain cover
Hand torch with spare batteries
UV-protection sunglasses
1 Litre water bottle
Pair of light weight slippers/sandals (for the campsite)
2 quick-dry, warm lowers or track pants
4-5 full sleeves T-shirts or sweatshirts
4-5 pairs of thick woollen socks
Thermal body warmer (T-shirt and pants)
8-9 undergarments
Warm jacket closed at wrist and neck
Full sleeves sweater
Rain wear (jacket and pants)
Pair of warm gloves
Woollen cap
Sun-shielding hat
Personal toiletries kit (towel, toilet paper, paper soap, bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
Sunscreen lotion (small pack)
Lip balm
Utensils: small size, light weight and leak-proof lunch box, plate, spoon, tea/coffee mug
Camera (optional)
Dry fruits, nuts, chocolate bars (optional)