About Aru Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Aru Valley is a famous tourist place in Jammu & Kashmir located in the Anantnag district around 12 kilometers from Pahalgam. Tourists are attracted towards it because of its lush meadows, pristine lakes & mountains, and it also serves as a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. It is an attractive tourist place to visit during your holidays in Kashmir not just for the gorgeous views, but for the various activities which you can enjoy here. During winters, when it’s covered with snow, it becomes a famous destination for skiing & heli skiing.

Top Things to Do in Aru Valley

·         Horse rides

·         Enjoy a picnic

·         skiing & Heli skiing

·         Photography

·         Fishing in the Aru River

·         Sightseeing

Best Time to Visit Aru Valley

July to September is the best time to visit Aru Valley, since it’s great for sightseeing at this time. To enjoy skiing however, plan a trip to Aru Valley during the winter.

How to Reach Aru Valley?

Aru Valley is located almost 12 kilometers from Pahalgam, and it takes 30 minutes approx. to reach it. You can hire a taxi or any other private vehicle from Pahalgam to reach Aru Valley.

Entrance Fee

You will have to pay Rs. 25 per head to enter the valley.

 

 

About Betaab Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Betaab Valley was originally known as Hagan Valley or Hagoon, but came to be known by its present name & became extremely famous after the movie Betaab, which was shot here. It is located almost 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. What makes the valley a top tourist attraction in Jammu & Kashmir is its lush meadows, mountains and dense vegetation, which offers lovely opportunities for sightseeing & is a photographer’s delight.

Surrounded by snow dressed mountain peaks, its landscape is dotted with trees like chinar, deodar, pine, willows & poplars, while the Lidder River with its bluish/green waters complements its beauty greatly. It is especially great for enjoying a picnic and sightseeing, and should be visited during your holidays in Kashmir for its exceptional beauty.

Things to Do in Betaab Valley in Pahalgam

·         Sightseeing

·         Go trekking & camping

·         Enjoy a picnic

·         Visit Bobby Hut, where the movie Bobby was shot

How to reach Betaab Valley?

Betaab Valley is located 7 kilometers approx. from Pahalgam, and will take you almost 15 minutes to reach.

Best Time to Visit Betaab Valley

October to April is the best time to visit Betaab Valley.

Entrance Fee

You will have to pay an entrance fee of Rs. 100 per person to enter Betaab Valley.

 

 

About Tarsar Lake in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Tarsar Lake, located in Aru in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, is surrounded by meadows dotted with conifer trees, mountains and gorgeous views of snowcapped peaks. It is separated from its sister lake, Marsar, by a mountain with a peak elevation of 4000 meters.

An interesting fact about the lake is that it changes its colours throughout the day, depending on the sun’s angle during sunrise & sunset. The lake can only be visited during the summer, which is great because you get to spot a variety of birds like black bulbul, bar-headed geese, high-flying coughs and Himalayan golden eagles. You can also enjoy its absolutely peaceful environment & enchanting beauty.

Top Things to Do at Tarsar Lake

·         Photography

·         Sightseeing

·         Camping

·         Spotting a variety of birds

·         Trekking

Best Time to Visit Tarsar Lake

July to September is the best time to visit Tarsar Lake.

How to Reach Tarsar Lake?

To reach Tarsar Lake, you will have to take a trek whose route starts from Aru Valley, continues to Lidderwat Valley and crosses Shekhawas Mountains before coming to an end at the lake.

 

About Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir

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.

Top Things to Do in Baisaran

·         Horse rides

·         Pony ride

·         Ziplining

·         Zorbing

Best Time to Visit in Baisaran Valley

The best time to visit Baisaran depends on the kind of experience you want. If you want to enjoy the snow, visit it from January to March. To enjoy its greenery and enjoy pleasant weather, visit it from April to June.

How to reach Baisaran Valley?

Baisaran is located just 5 kilometers from Pahalgam, and can be reached by pony rides which are available from Pahalgam. If you are fit or workout on a daily basis, you can also enjoy a hike to Baisaran, which will take you around 60 minutes.

 

 

About Tulian Lake in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Tulian Lake is situated at almost 3,353 meters, and located 16 kilometers approx. from Pahalgam. It is famous for its tranquil environs, blueish green waters and the wonderful sightseeing opportunities it provides, as it is situated in between the Zanskar & Pir Panjal mountain ranges. To reach the lake though, you will have to take a very long trek, known as the Tulian Lake Trek, which consists of steep climbs. Some tourists find it difficult, but is doable if you exercise regularly. Besides enjoying the alpine views and extremely peaceful surroundings.

Top Things to Do at Tulian Lake

·         Photography

·         Enjoy the spectacular views

·         Photography

·         Trekking

How to Reach Tulian Lake?

You can reach Tulian Lake by trekking, which consists of three parts. In the first part, you start from the base camp. In the second part, you come across a lovely valley comfortably tucked between two enormous mountain ridges with a river running along. In the third part, you finally reach the Tulian Lake.

How long does the trek take?

It takes 2 days to complete the trek to Tulian Lake, but you can also complete it within 1 day by hiring ponies.

Difficulty Level

Moderate to Difficult

Best time to visit Tulian Lake

April to August is the best time to visit the lake.

 

 

About Sheshnag Lake in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Sheshnag Lake is located almost 17 kilometers from Pahalgam at an altitude of 3,590 meters approx. Its greenish waters are home to a variety of fish including the brown trout, while mountains and snowcapped mountains encircle it from all sides.

The lake’s water is also considered to be of high quality, since it’s low in algal production. The trekking route towards it is extremely scenic and offers you breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain terrain & huge grassland terrain. The lake is associated with many mythological legends, one of which states that it belongs to Sheshnag, Lord of the Snakes himself.

Top Things to Do at Sheshnag Lake

·         Enjoy the captivating views

·         Photography

How to Reach Sheshnag Lake?

Sheshnag Lake is located almost 17 kilometers from Pahalgam and 11 kilometers from Chandanwari Base Camp, from where the Amarnath Yatra starts. It can be reached by taking an enjoyable trek.

Best Time to visit Sheshnag Lake

The best time to visit the Sheshnag Lake is from April to September.

 

 

About Marsar Lake in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Marsar Lake is located in Aru in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, and is famous for its exceptional beauty. It is separated by another famous lake, Tarsar Lake, by an enormous mountain of 4000 meters. When viewed from above, Marsar Lake looks heavenly with the clouds covering it and moving away within seconds.  The blue colours of the waters of the lake along with the rocky terrain surrounding it, makes it look extraordinary and a delight for photographers & nature lovers.

Things to Do in Marsar Lake

·         Enjoy the scenic sights

·         Photography

Best time to visit Marsar Lake

July to September is the best time to visit Marsar Lake.

How to reach Marsar Lake?

Marsar Lake can be reached by a trek whose route starts from Aru Valley, continues to Lidderwat Valley and crosses dense green Shekhawas mountains before finally reaching the lake.

 

 

About Tarsar Lake in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Tarsar Lake, located in Aru in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, is surrounded by meadows dotted with conifer trees, mountains and gorgeous views of snowcapped peaks. It is separated from its sister lake, Marsar, by a mountain with a peak elevation of 4000 meters.

An interesting fact about the lake is that it changes its colours throughout the day, depending on the sun’s angle during sunrise & sunset. The lake can only be visited during the summer, which is great because you get to spot a variety of birds like black bulbul, bar-headed geese, high-flying coughs and Himalayan golden eagles. You can also enjoy its absolutely peaceful environment & enchanting beauty.

Top Things to Do at Tarsar Lake

·         Photography

·         Sightseeing

·         Camping

·         Spotting a variety of birds

·         Trekking

Best Time to Visit Tarsar Lake

July to September is the best time to visit Tarsar Lake.

How to Reach Tarsar Lake?

To reach Tarsar Lake, you will have to take a trek whose route starts from Aru Valley, continues to Lidderwat Valley and crosses Shekhawas Mountains before coming to an end at the lake.