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Pahalgam to baisaran

Pahalgam to baisaran

Baisaran Valley, located just 5 kilometers away from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Kashmir, is famous as a top sightseeing destination, called mini-Switzerland because of its picturesque beauty. It’s a hilltop green meadow dotted with dense pine forests and surrounded by snowcapped mountains. This famous offbeat tourist place in Jammu and Kashmir is great for those wanting to spend a quiet time in the company of nature. It also serves as a campsite for trekkers going to Tulian Lake. Some of the famous tourist points which you can see en route to Baisaran are Kanimarg, Pahalgam Old Village, Kashmir Valley Point, Dabyan and Deon Valley Point. You can also enjoy panoramic sights of Pahalgam town & Lidder Valley from here.

1. Lying at the confluence of streams arising from the Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam has a number of attractions to touch the hearts of travellers and visitors. The beautiful town has today emerged as one of the premier hill resorts in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is perched at an elevation of 2240 m, surrounded by steep verdant hills. 1. Baisarn is like Switzerland. It is an upland lush green pasture. Its sight makes the hearts of lookers peaceful.

2. From Baisarn we go to another beautiful spot that is Dabyan. All along the way from Baisarn to Dabyan we see gypsy families residing in mud houses. At Dabyan many gypsy families reside during warmer months of the year. Gypsy people are very simple

3. From Dayban we start for another beautiful place Namely the Kashmir valley. It takes two and half hours to reach Kashmir valley. We can enjoy lunch here. From here we have a view of many beautiful Hamlets.

4. From Kashmir valley we reach to another spot namely “water fall” away back to Pahalgam we see a village called Ganeshbal. It takes 4 to 5 hours depending upon how slow or fast we walk to reach back to Pahalgam.

 

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Shikargah day trek

Shikargah day trek

Mamalleswara is only a kilometer downstream on the opposite bank of Lidder River. A Shiv temple dating back to the 12th century with a square stone tank, lies here.

Pahalgam has within it no fewer than eight tiny villages, one of which is Mamal. There is a Shiva temple here, generally considered to be Kashmir’s oldest existing temple dating to the 8th century. Pahalgam has within it no fewer than eight tiny villages, one of which is Mamal. There is a Shiva temple here, generally considered to be Kashmir’s oldest existing temple, dating to the 5th century.

Shikargah is a renowned wildlife reserve preferred by visitors as a destination for spending quality time with family and friends. The reserve with its varied wildlife was traditionally a hunting place for the royals in the past. It is located in close proximity to the marketplace of Pahalgam which allows tourists to easily avail ponies for rides. However, walking is also a convenient option for reaching the wildlife reserve.

1.5 kms. Down the river from the bridge, there is a small ancient stone temple consecrated to Shiva Mamesvara. The temple was built before the 12th century AD, through the name of the builder is unknown. There is a stone-lined tank, about 1.1 sq.mt in dimension

 

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Pahalgam to green hilltop

Pahalgam to green hilltop

Pahalgam a valley of Shepherds is a resort that has at its heart a cascading mountain stream flanked by the majestic Himalayas. Treks and walks abound in all directions. At Pahalgam, nature at its finest stretches out in all directions. Pahalgam especially is honeymooner’s paradise. A calm and attractively beautiful meadow, is a nearby attraction. This meadow is located at an altitude of 2,438 m above the sea level. Snow clad mountains and lusting pine forests add the beauty of this meadow. One can have breathtaking views of Pahalgam valley and the Lidder river valley from this hilltop

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Pahalgam to Surmarg

Pahalgam to Surmarg

Surmarg is an eye-catching meadow, located just 10 km away from Pahalgam. The dense pine forest that gives the green carpet look to the meadow provides a contrasting hue to snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains. One of best tourist place to visit in Pahalgam, a voyage to the meadow is truly a treat for the senses. Additionally, Surmarg is also an ideal campsite for trekkers who want to move further up to Bajmarg. Accessible through by walk or ponies from Pahalgam, this off-beaten track of Jammu and Kashmir tourism offers panoramic sights of the town and Lidder Valley.

Descend from the pass on the shepherds’ trail that leads to the bottom of the valley. Catch up with the trail that runs along the stream on the grassy bed of the valley. Move up the valley, to your left and continue on the trail. Ten minutes later, spot a few Bakkarval shelters on your left. Behind the shelter, the trail climbs over a short stretch of boulders to tap a knoll.

What lies behind the knoll is something that poets reserve their best for. In a vast expanse of meadows, with a widening valley on your left, are the most lush grasslands you’ll ever see. Sheep graze gently on the meadows. Unmindful of your presence even as you brush past them. Horses munch on the same grass in gay abandonment. In the middle of the meadows,the stream turns into a large pond, fed by brooks from snow-melt of the surrounding mountains. Snow patches on the mountains offset the greenery of the meadows. 

 

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Tuliyan Lake Trek

Tuliyan Lake Trek

Overview

The look of the lake is one of the photogenic sceneries in Kashmir due to it’s colour that stands in contrast with that of the snowy mountains in it’s background. It is a fresh water lake that lies in a meadow packed with pine trees. Tulian lake Trek is one of the best site for short trek expeditions for nature lovers and people who are willing to have some good photos of their own and load their cameras.

Lakes remains frozen in winters:

This lake remains frozen for a few months in the winter but it stays welcoming for the rest of the year, even though it has pieces of ice floating in them in those times, the Tulian lake unleashes the better side of the nature. This trek is considered a tour that tests your muscle power but the rewards it offers for the efforts are sweet. The expedition lasts for 6 hours and covers 16 km in the mountainous route and is an extremely adventurous experience for the trekkers.

  • Location : Pahalgam
  • Elevation : 3300 m
  • Best Time to Visit : May to November
  • Duration : 2 to 3 days
Lidder River
Location : Anantnag District

The Lidder river is considered one of the best picnic spots and also an alluring water body that can catch anyone’s eyeballs. This river originating from Kolahoi Glacier is of high importance for various reasons. It is an important tributary of the Indus and serves as a source of water for irrigation in the Anantnag region and also is a hub for adventure sports like river rafting, angling and fishing. Truly presenting a gorgeous face of Pahalgam with it’s bluish water, this lake is the most refreshing site to start the trek from.

Baisaran
Location : 5 km from Pahalgam

The accurate resemblance of beauty of this place with that of the most stunning place on earth has produced the pet name of Baisaran as “Mini Switzerland”. This meadow comes up with a simple, yet a serene sight of the greenish pine trees along with the white snowy mountains in a distance. This major tourist place at Pahalgam has sky high demands among the trekkers as a camping site.

Kanimarg
Location : 1 hour walk from Baisaran

Kanimarg is a meadow stuffed with high pine trees. This place is inhabited by the natives called Gujjars who are popular in the town for providing services of horse riding. This is the first stop in the tour and also is ideal for camping and spending time around a bonfire with friends is best suited and recommended in the atmosphere of this place. The Forrest gets denser and dark as we move through the meadow. A perfect shelter for the trekkers moving forward, Kanimarg is as beautiful as any other natural park of Kashmir.

Tulian Lake

A beautiful clean water site with hills rising above 300 m around it is a dream scenery to any trekker who has covered miles in a tough terrain to reach the peak. Tulian lake provides that exact experience to the tired tourists. This lake consists of bluish water that’s clean enough to drink. Journey until the lake is a quite difficult task but environment of the lake gives the trekkers a peaceful and positive boost.

Detailed Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Pahalgam – Kanimarg – Tulain Lake

We start our day tour from Lidder river, Pahalgam heading towards Tulian lake via Kanimarg by following the path upstream. We reach Baisaran after an hour of walk and meet the exquisite meadow, and horses of the Gujjars also contribute to the scenery. As we move forward, we face denser Forrest whose tall trees barely let the sun come to the ground, and reach the first resting spot of the tour, Kanimarg. After refilling our requirements from the Gujjar huts we move forward through the steep terrain of the Forrest again to reach Tulian valley. From here we walk for just a few minutes to finally reach the magnificent wonderland, The Tulian lake. We walk back to Tulian valley to camp out and overnight stay.

Day 2: Kanimarg – Baisaran – Pahalgam

We follow the same route and trek down the steep trail to reach Kanimarg. We walk via Baisaran to reach Pahalgam. End of the expedition afte

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Herbagwan lake trek

Herbagwan lake trek

Herbagwan lake trek

Harbagwan Lake lies in between the mountain of Pahalgam. Pahalgam to Harbagwan Lake Trek is a wonderful experience. Pahalgam is a place that is famous for its meadows and mountain streams. In the backdrop you’ll see snow capped peaks of mountains, and at the same time the meadows are traversed by beautiful mountain streams which make the overall scenery of Pahalgam most captivating.

Day 1 : Pahalgam – Gagdi Pathri

We start our trek from Pahalgam to Gagdi Pathri. This place is between two mountains and has mind blowing beauty and fresh water flowing streams. One can see beautiful wild flowers in the way and different species of birds. To reach Gagdi Pathri, we will have to trek for 5-6 hrs. You can enjoy colorful scenery and can take beautiful snaps. We can pitch our tents here. 

Day 2 : Gagdi Pathri – Aram Pathri – Danawath

Starting our trek early in the morning after breakfast, we move to another beautiful location called Aram Pathri. A fresh water stream flows by and you can enjoy the foot bridges on these river streams. It takes us 2 hours to reach Aram Pathri, which is a plain meadow. We will stop for some time to enjoy the nature. After lunch we begin for yet another thrilling spot called Danawath. It is on a very high altitute. We will find a small spring with clear and transparent water in it. It is a pasture with different vegetation and flowers. It will take us approx 5 hrs to reach here. Camp here and rest for the night.

Day 3 : Danawath – Nafran – Harbagwan Lake

After breakfast we start to Nafran and to Harbagwan Lake ahead. It takes us approx 8 hrs to reach Narfan and Harbagwan Lake. Nafran is a pasture where sheephards and nomadic bakerwalas (a tribe which shuttle between Jammu and Kashmir in search of grass for sheep, goats and horses). The lake is very big. Here we find ourselves in a different world. One feels in top of the world. For a botanist this is the best place to find different kinds of plants and flowers.

Day 4 : Harbagwan Lake – Bajipathri – Aram pathri

After breakfast we move to yet another beautiful location called Bajipathri. Here one can view the whole Kashmir and see how sheperds make cheese with sheeps milk. One can take beautiful snaps of flocks of sheeps. From here you can see tips of mountain. We enjoy lunch and tea here. It takes us approx 4 hrs to Bajipathri and back to Arampathri.

Day 5 : Aram Pathri – Pahalgam

We have breakfast and start back to Pahalgam. We return back to Pahalgam by a different route and see many hamlets. Trek ends here

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Kousarnag trek

Kousarnag trek

Kousarnag trek

Overview

Located in the Kulgam district of Kashmir Valley in India, Kausar Nag or Kausarnagis a high altitude lake. Filled with absolute beauty, the beauty of picturesque alpine lakes and the eternally peace-giving lakes. A special attraction of this trek is the River Vaishau. The trail starts from the Aharbal Lake, a serene beauty which is a major tourist spot. It is famously known as the “Niagra Fall” of Kashmir. You can do a variety of adventurous activities like skiing during winter, horse riding and photography too. Your destination, the Kounsarnag Lake too has a lot of things in stock for you. The trek will be a week-long trek.; Following is a detailed itinerary to make your expedition more organised and easier.

Trek Itinerary
Day 1 : The expedition starts

On the first day, you will arrive at the Srinagar airport and will be received by our represented who will escort you to your houseboat in the realms of the beautiful Dal lake. Once you reach your Houseboat, after some rest you can go out to explore Srinagar, the summer Capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is not called the “Venice of Kashmir” for no reason, it’s beauty will make you flabbergasted easily. You can pay a visit to the Mughal gardens, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial garden among several other sites. After which, you will retire for the night at your houseboat.

Day 2 : A visit to the Aharbal falls and a trek to Nilnag

The second day involves doing an approximately 3-hour-long journey to Aharbal followed by a short trek to Nilnag. It is a high-altitude lake amidst the dense pine forest. This lake is an ideal spot for relaxing before starting trekking expeditions. The clear blue water will help you relax and fill yourself with good spirits before beginning your trail.

Day 3 : Trekking through Kungwattan (The halfway point of the trek)

On this day, you will begin your adventure by trekking through the pine forests to reach Kungwattan. You will have to pack your load on the horses as this is a highly isolated site and motorable roads are not present. The trek will approximately be of 4-5 hours. Kungwattan serves as the halfway point of your expedition to Kounsarnag lake. You willstay the night Kungwattan.

Day 4 : Trek to Mahinag Lake and overnight stay

You will start early on the fourth day and trek through luscious colourful meadows. You will have to trek for about 5 hours and your destination will be the Mahinag Lake, which is covered by mountains on all sides. You will retire for the night at a camp by the lake.

Day 5 : Reaching Kausarnag Lake

The fifth day is when you start trekking towards your final destination, the KausarnagLake. On the way, you will traverse through some beautiful high-altitude meadows and streams. You will also visit the Vishu River. Famous for the loud sound of its stream, the Vishu river will give you the chills! It will make you forget everything and consume you in its beauty. Finally, you will reach your much-awaited destination, the KausarnagLake. Standing at about 12,000 feet above the ground, this 2-mile-lond lake is beauty at its best. After enjoying the beauty of the Kounsarnag lake, you will make and overnight stay by the lake at a camp.

Day 6 : The return journey starts

On the sixth day, you will start your return journey. You will descend from your destination to reach Kungwattan and retire for the day there. You will have to trek for about 5 hours approximately.

Day 7 : Returning to and exploring Srinagar

On the seventh day, you will descend to Srinagar from Kungwattan via Aharbal. Once you reach Srinagar, you can go out for sightseeing again and visit the places that you missed.

Day 8 : The End of your expedition

This is the final day of your expedition. You will start according to your flight schedule. You will have breakfast at the houseboat and will be escorted by our representative to the airport, officially ending your trekking expedition and leaving with a head full of memories

 

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Amarnath yatra by trek

Amarnath Yatra By Trek

Amarnath yatra by trek

Trek to Holy Amarnath Cave :

If you think you can take the hardship of walking into the rough terrain of Kashmir and survive eating food of langars and enjoy the beauty of Mountains of Kashmir while facing the hardship of rain, low oxygen, rough terrain then we have our trained trekkers taking you through this journey. We do not have any fixed departure for this trek; if you can come with min 05 people then we can organize this trip. Book your trip to Amarnath ji by trek well in advance to complete all the required formalities.

Day 01: Srinagar Airport / Jammu railway Station – Pahalgam.

On arrival at Srinagar airport met and transfer to Pahalgam. Or arrivals at Jammu Railway Station / Airport met and then drive to Pahalgam. . On arrival at Pahalgam transfer to hotel. Over Night Stay at hotel.

Day 02: Pahalgham – Chandanwari – Sheshnag

Leave Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) drive for Chandanwari. Pahalgam is the best base for most of the treks. Chandanwari (2896 Mts.) is a small shut off vale, at the junction of Sheshnag stream and the stream for Astanmarg. On arrival to Chandanwari, trek to Sheshnag which is about 13 kms (3576 Mts.). The trial climbs the Pissu Ghati and then climbs gradually to the Sheshnag Lake. Sheshnag is one of the windiest places in this valley. . Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Sheshnag.

Day 03: Sheshnag – Panchtarni – Amarnath – Panchtarni

Start trek from Sheshnag to Panchtarni (3657 Mts.) The walk is through Mahagunas Pass (3200 Mts), and then a gradual walk to Panchtarni. Further trek Panchtarni to Amarnath cave. Amarnath is only 6 kms away from Panchtarni. Have a dip in the ice-cold water of Amarnath journey Stream, which flows, outside the cave. Inside the cave there is scenery of calm tranquility of white and glistering three massive Lingmas stand erect symbol of Lord Shiva, Parvathi and Ganesh. Later trek back towards Panchtarni. Dinner and overnight stay in Panchtarni in tents.

Day 04: Panchtarni – Baltal

Leave early morning for Amarnath Holy cave (3953 M) where you can see Ice Lingam. This is the holy cave for Hindus and thousands of people visit the place during the full moon day. From Amarnath steep descend towards to Baltal 4 hours walk. Overnight in Tents Overnight stay at paradise camping Baltal.

Day 05 : Baltal – Srinagar

Morning drive to Srinagar, on the way visit Manas bal Lake, Khear Bawani Temple on extra costing or directly drive to srinagar. Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.

Day 06 : Srinagar- Airport

Morning after Breakfast Drive to airport to your onwards Destination.

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