Trek To Tarasar Lake, A Hidden Gem In Jammu And Kashmir
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Tarsar Lake Trek: Tarsar Lake is a trek where alpine lakes take on a life of their own. Not only that you get to camp next to this majestic blue, snow-fed lake (even in KGL you don't get this camping opportunity). Or the secluded nature of these campsites (a godsend in today's trekking conditions!).
Then there's the elusive Mercer, almost always hidden beneath a shroud of cloud. We can see this lake from an overhang that sits 600-700 feet below. It is a perfect place to witness the majesty of the lake with the sun rising just above. That is until cloud fragments make their way through the U-shaped valley and settle over the lake. Hide scenes in seconds!
Tarsar Marker Trek takes you to the heart of Kashmir. From the quaint village of Aru to the clearings of Liderwat. From the rolling green hills of Shekhabas to the vast alpine lakes. Tarser Mercer's setting is such that it stuns you for weeks at a time!
Tarsar Mercer Trek offers the ultimate combination of adventure and fun while staying close to nature. Starting the trek from Aru village and entering the tree line on the banks of the Lider river makes the trek melodious. The distance from Aru to Tarsar Lake is 24 km so the total distance of amazing Tarsar Lake Trek is 48 km (29.82 mi). Temperate temperatures are cool even in the peak of summer so appropriate winter clothing is advised. While we are talking about Tarsar Mercer Lake Route, it is moderate as there are steep climbs and roughness in very short part of the trek. The difficulty level of the trek is graded as moderate for people who have some experience of high-altitude trekking.
As you travel through this pristine lake, you will be amazed by the lush green meadows of Kashmir. Dense trails of magnificent Chinese pine forests and the spellbinding Lider River, also known as the Glacier River, flow through the Kolahoi Glacier. During the day, you will be amazed by the changing shade of the snowy lake that changes with the angle of the sun.
How to reach
By Bus: Public and private bus services are available to Jammu from Delhi and other parts of India. From Jammu you can again opt for state government bus service or tourist taxi from Jammu to Srinagar. Tourist taxis, public transport and UT government bus services are easily available from Jammu to Srinagar.
By Train: Train services can be taken up to Jammu and Banihal only. Tourist taxis, public transport and UT government bus services are easily available from Jammu to Srinagar. The 270 km distance from Jammu to Srinagar is usually covered in 6 to 7 hours.
Source : India.com