Kashmir Short Treks: Kashmir has variety of Margs means low altitude valleys. These valleys offer large number of short treks in different seasons. The Short trekking heads are Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Yousmarg, Aharbal, along with Naranag. The May, June is a best time for snow lovers. The trekkers can experience lush green meadow, aroma of wild flowers and snow capped mountains. The large part of mountains remain under snow. The September, October are the fall season in low altitude valleys. All the mountains appear colorful. The valleys transform from green to brown the pine trees gaze yellow some red. This is the best time for photographers. The short treks and Day hikes serve best cause for limited holiday travelers. Family trekkers, and new hikers to explore Himalayas. Kashmir has varied trekking routes and sightseeing places to travel around.
Pahalgam is Famous Trekking destination in Kashmir, and offers beautiful Short treks in this region. Tulian baisaran is major short trek in Pahalgam. Aru valley has number of short and long trekking routes. Tarsar Marsar trek and Pahalgam to Sonamarg are few long treks to mention.
Aru to Katarnag lake trek 2 Nights 3 Days High altitude Difficult 3500 Meters Altitude: Stages Day 1: Srinagar to Aru valley drive 115 km and hike to Gashran overnight camping. Day 2: Gashran to Katarnag Lake day trip overnight Gashran camping. Day 3: Gashran to Aru drive Srinagar.
Aru valley to lidderwat valley 3 nights 4 Days easy family trek: Stages, Srinagar to Aru valley, Aru to lidderwat valley Sightseeing in satlangen ,Lidderwat to Srinagar read more. Nafran short trek to harbhagwan lake Aru Valley to Pahalgam Trek Itinerary 4 nights 5 Days moderate: Day1: Srinagar to Aru Valley and hike up to Kothpatri overnight camping. Day2: Kotipatari to Arampatri overnight is camping. Day 3: Day trip to Harinag Lake over night Arampatri Day 4: Arampatri to Baghpathri overnight is camping. Day 5: Baghpathri , via Surmarg to Mendilan Pahalgam and drive Srinagar read more for group treks. .
Sheshnag lake is high altitude Oligotrophic lake at height of 35590 meters from sea level. The lake offers best variety of trout fishes, anglers can enjoy superb high altitude fly fishing. Pahalgam Sheshnag lake trek itinerary 3 nights 4 days Day1. Drive from srinagar up to Chandanwari over night in camp. Day 2 : Chandanwari to Sheshnag lake 11 km walk over night camps. Day 3 Sighseeing and fly fishing over night camping. Day 4: Sheshnag lake to Chandanwari and drive back to Srinagar, Pahalgam alpine Lakes.
