YUKSOM DZONGRI TREK

Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra and Drive to Yuksom

Upon landing, our representative receives you and assists you in to transfer at your pre-booked Hotel in Delhi. After checking into the hotel, enjoy your leisurely refreshments and Relax. Enjoy your evening at Lodhi Gardens.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Fly to Srinagar

Today you will be assisted to transfer to Delhi airport to connect the flight to Srinagar. Upon, our chauffeur meets you and takes you at your pre-booked hotel. Check-in at the hotel upon reaching and Relax.

The evening is for a market visit. Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 3: Drive to Aru Valley via Pahalgam

After breakfast at leisure, drive to Aru, also called Mini Switzerland, which is a tiny village amidst the Himalayan forests and wildlife. The drive to Aru has a beautiful view of the Pahalgam Valley covered with pine trees. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Dinner and night stay at the Cottage.

Day 4: Trek to Lidderwat

This is the first day of the Tarsar Marsar Trek with an easy and pleasant trek. A gradual climb along the Lidder River which connects to the village uphill leads us to the open meadows of ladderway valley.

Dinner and night stay at the camp.

Day 5: Trek to Shekiwas

The day is for the long walking session. After breakfast, set off on an ascending hike along the Lidder River which takes us through Pine forests. The trail involves lots of stream crossing. En route, we stop for lunch and then resume the trek to Shekiwas. A steep ascent then leads us into the silver birch forest also known as Bhoj trees. A few hours of gradual walking through meandering paths will take us to Shekiwas which is an undulating meadow land surrounded by dark snow-patched mountains.

Overnight in Camps.

Day 6: Trek to Tarsar

This is going to be our best experience on the entire Tarsar Marsar Trek. Follow the trail through a snake-like path in the lush grasslands before reaching Sumbal. From here the path will lead us to a ridge on a stream that will further take us to Tarsar. After then, a few hours of the gradual climb takes us to a spectacular conical hilltop that will offer breathtaking views of Tarsar Lake, an almond-shaped crystal clear lake surrounded by alpine flowers of every kind.

Dinner and night stay at the camp.

Day 7: Trek to Sundaresar

This would be the most difficult and energizing day of the trek as we would cross the Tarsar Pass at an elevation of 13,500 feet. It would begin with a precarious descent followed by an enduring drop and after that a delicate climb. On reaching, go for a visit to the Sundarsar Lake and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Overnight in Camps

Day 8: Trek to Marsar and then Trek to Sonmasti

After breakfast, start trekking to explore the sister lake of Tarsar which lies opposite side of the mountain in the west. A steep climb uphill will take us to Marsar. After spending some quality amount of time at Marsar Lake, we descend towards Sonamsti which is close to Gujjar huts at the end of the valley.

Dinner and night stay at the camp.

Day 9: Trek to Sumbal and Drive to Srinagar

This day will be the last leg of the trek. A gradual descent from Sonmasti takes us to Sumbal. Upon arriving at Sumbal, take in the sheer beauty of this little hamlet. From Sumbal, we drive to Srinagar. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Dinner and night stay.

Day 10: Explore Srinagar

In the morning after a sumptuous Breakfast, leave for local sightseeing. Start your day with a visit to Shankaracharya Temple. Thereafter, you can likewise go for a visit to Mughal Gardens, Cheshma Shahi, Pari Mahal, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Garden, and Tulip Garden.

Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 11: Departure

Today, you will be transferred to Srinagar Airport to catch a flight to Home.