Tarsar Marsar is one among our all time favorite treks at Indiahikes. This trek has shot up in fame over the previous two years, and has nearly turn into as common as its sister trek, the Kashmir Nice Lakes.
Kashmir Nice Lakes is a trek that comes with 10 years of legacy. However Tarsar Marsar is a trek we explored as just lately as 2015 and introduced it out on the map for trekkers. Now, I’m not shocked by it’s reputation as a result of Tarsar Marsar has rather a lot occurring for it.
However at present we’re trying on the issue of this trek. I’ll run you thru the troublesome sections of the trek – the altitudes, the distances and such. So, for those who’re planning on doing this trek, you will get a good suggestion of what to anticipate and the way to put together for it.
➤ Problem Degree of Tarsar Marsar
Actually, there may be not a lot issue on Tarsar Marsar as in comparison with different Himalayan treks.
Gradual Altitude Achieve
It’s a very gradual ascent, proper from the primary day, all the best way to the final. Every day, you’re gaining simply round 1,000 ft or a most of 1,500 ft, which isn’t a lot of an altitude achieve. It’s a mild ascent, straightforward on the legs and really leisurely. So when it comes to altitude, regardless that you’re climbing as much as a complete of 13,000 ft, there’s nothing a lot to fret about.
Distance Coated Day by day
On a median, you cowl 5 km every day on this trek. This can be a very brief distance for a Himalayan trek. Solely on the primary and the final day of the trek, you’ve gotten lengthy distances to cowl.
The primary day is a ten km stretch from Aru to Lidderwat. Nevertheless, even on this part, you’re gaining simply round 1,000 ft, which implies you don’t have anything to fret about. You expertise a really pleasurable stroll within the valley with the Lidder river subsequent to you.
The final day, coming down from Homwas again to Aru, has a 13 km trek and an enormous chunk of it’s a descent. You’re dropping nearly 4,000 ft in that one descent, which may actually knock your knees out for those who’re not match sufficient. So be sure to work to strengthen your legs earlier than the trek and that you simply use two trekking poles on that descent.
These are the one two days which have an extended journey.
Aside from this, let’s take a look at a couple of tough areas on this Tarsar Marsar trek.
➤ A Few Tough Sections
Descent from Tarsar Move
On this trek, you cross the Tarsar cross. Throughout that, the terrain on the opposite facet of it’s a bit difficult. The path has unfastened scree which may trigger your sneakers to unfastened grip and slip. So you want to be a bit cautious in that descent from the Tarsar cross.
Boulders after Jagmargi Meadows
After the Tarsar cross, you come throughout the Jagmargi meadows. In case you go in August, these meadows are stuffed with flowers and are completely beautiful! After this although, is a boulder part. These are pretty massive boulders, that are typical of Kashmir terrain at this altitude, with gaps in between them. So it’s a must to know the place to place your foot and get via that part nicely.
You must be further cautious throughout rains, because the boulders are typically slippery. After all, over right here, the Indiahikes workforce will consistently be there that can assist you get good footing, select the suitable boulders to place your foot on and navigate that part safely.
Sundarsar to Marsar Crossing
The third and remaining troublesome part of this trek is while you’re crossing from Sundarsar to Marsar. Sundarsar is that this stunning lake on the banks of which you camp and spend the entire day. From right here you make a go to to Marsar lake. To do that, it’s a must to go across the Sundarsar lake which is flanked by low mountains. You’ll discover a col on this to cross over to the opposite facet, from the place the Marsar lake is round half a kilometre. Now, while you’re climbing to the col, there’s a little bit of a tough part, particularly in June, the place there may very well be snow and it may very well be slippery. So on this part, you want to navigate correctly. You want two trekking poles, good trekking sneakers and the assistance of our information and our trek leaders, who will at all times be round you.
That’s all concerning the issue of the Tarsar Marsar trek.
When you’ve got any questions on it, drop in a remark, I’ll be completely satisfied that can assist you!
Regularly Requested Questions on Tarsar Marsar
Is the Tarsar Marsar trek secure?
The Tarsar Marsar trek is a secure trek with just a few troublesome sections. Total, it has a reasonable degree of issue. You will need to remember and put together for the tough areas like descent on Tarsar cross, boulders past the Jagmargi meadow, col on Sundarsar to Marsar crossing and an extended descent on the final day.
How do you get to Tarsar Lake?
Ranging from Srinagar, you attain Aru by a 5-6 seater cab. From Aru it’s a 10 km trek to Lidderwat and a 5.6 km trek additional to Shekwas. From there, 5 km takes you to Tarsar lake.
How lengthy is the Tarsar Marsar trek?
The Tarsar Marsar trek, together with departure from and return to Srinagar, lasts a complete of seven days.
