• Marsar-Lake
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  • Tarsar Lake

Dachigam Marsar Trek (6N7D)


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Dachigam Marsar Trek

Introduction

The Dachigam-Marsar-Trek expedition aims to traverse two valleys. Starting from Sumbal the trek goes through Marsar Lake and enters the Dachigam National Park. The Park is a wildlife sanctuary of Kashmir which holds the last viable species of brown deer Kashmir Hangul (Stag). The trek crosses streams, plenty of colorful meadows under the snow-clad mountains.

Though trekking in Kashmir is not the newest but still this expedition is no walk in the park. Arduous days, steep and rocky passes, and altitudes approaching 4200m all collide to create a challenging trek in one of the most beautiful and serene Himalayas of Kashmir.

While planning your trek, as a beginner keep the following points in consideration:-
  • you feel fit enough to trek for hours.
  • you walk two or three kilometers daily.
  • you don’t have any breathing problems.
  • you are not scared of heights.
  • Duration

    6 nights 7 days

  • Grade

    Moderate (T3)

  • Open

    June to September

  • Trek Distance

    48 km

  • Highest Altitude

    Sonmasti Pass (4080 Meters)

  • Price

    INR 23100/ Per Person

Inclusions

What’s included in the Price?

  • All road transport by private ac cars

    For Day 1 and 7 – Airport transfers, from Srinagar to Sumbal base camp on Day 2 and back to Srinagar on Day 6 from Harwan.

  • 4 nights of tented accommodation
    Twin sharing; 2 persons in a 3-man-tent
  • 2 nights (before and after the trek) Houseboat or Hotel accommodation
    See above- Standard, Deluxe or Premium Type
  • All trekking gear included
    Tents (twin sharing), dining and kitchen tent, toilet tents, sleeping bags and mats. Trekking poles (1 per person) also included.
  • Local Guides and Cooking staff

    Languages; English, Urdu, Hindi and Kashmiri

  • All cooking utensils

    LPG stoves

  • Offloading
    Horses to carry your backpack throughout the trek (offloading) (except day sack)
  • Meal plan- Vegetarian meals including eggs and cheese, unless specified

    Trek-4 meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch, Tea snacks, Dinner). Hotel or Houseboat – 2 Meals (Dinner and Breakfast)

  • Wildlife Permits
    Trek Permits
  • Drinking Water

    Packed bottled mineral drinking water (2 ltrs per person) on first day of the trek. Boiled drinking water for the rest trek-days

  • First Aid Kit

What’s not included in the Price?

  • International or domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Any medical costs

    Costs associated with a medical incident, such as your evacuation from the mountain and/ or hospitalization (for which you should have travel insurance)

  • Optional trips or excursions
  • Tips for local staff and guides.

Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival. Reception at Srinagar airport.
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer you to the houseboat. During which you will have the opportunity to see around Srinagar. Overnight stay.

Day 2: Srinagar – Sumbal (3 hours) – Sonmasti (6 hours trek).
After breakfast at the houseboat, we drive to Sumbal in the Sind valley, taking the Srinagar-Leh highway through the villages of Ganderbal. We pack our load on horses and start the trek through pine forests. We pitch our tents at Sonmasti for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Sonmasti – Sundersar (5 hours trek).
Start trekking through the barren landscapes of Sonmasti valley after crossing a mountain pass of 4000m we camp at Sundersar for an overnight stay.
stay.

Day 4: Sundersar – Tarsar – Marsar (5 hours trek).
Early in the morning we head towards Tarsar Lake gradual ascend to the Tarsar Lake valley. We cross a mountain separator and enter the Marsar Lake for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Marsar – Nagbaren (5 hours trek).
We follow the Dagwan river gorge the drain of Marsar lake continues trekking through the alpine meadows. We pitch our tents at Nagbaren Dachigam for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Nagbaren – Harwan (5 hours trek) – Srinagar (1 hour drive).
Start descending slowly and trek down to Harwan through Dachigam National Park. We catch our car and reach Srinagar in a one hour drive. Overnight stay at houseboat.

Day -7: Departure day.
Our representative will drop you at Srinagar airport for departure.

What to Carry?

The trek is supported by horses. You will need to carry only a light sack, weighing about 4-6kg for your items like passport, money, and camera gear. The following is a list of the items you should carry on the trek. If you have items that can not be used on the trek, you can store them at our houseboat or our office and take them back after returning from the trek.

  • Please note that only postpaid Indian mobile sim cards (Jio, Airtel and BSNL) work in Kashmir Valley. There’s no cellular connectivity from Day 2 to Day 6 of the trek.
  • Please double check your passport or Aadhar numbers before submitting through booking form. These numbers are required for preparation of trek permits.
  • Passport or a valid ID card
  • Duffel Bag 60 liters
  • One Pair Trekking Shoes
  • One Pair Trail Approach Shoes
  • Trekking Pants
  • Hooded Rain Jacket
  • Shade Hat
  • One Pair Sunglasses
  • One Pair Liner Gloves
  • Small Size Day-Pack
  • Two Pair Trekking Socks
  • One Pair Sandals
  • Extra Warm Clothes
  • Warm Hooded Down Jacket
  • Sunscreen Cream
  • Lip Balm
  • Any Personal Medication

Fitness

Kashmir Treks are achievable by anyone with a healthy lifestyle and a good level of general fitness. Team members should be willing to be part of a team working together to achieve the goal of the expedition. As a team member, you should have an adventurous and robust spirit. The biggest challenge on this expedition is the first part of the trek across alpine terrain, much of which at altitudes of above 3000m.

Minimum fitness requirements

  • Trek: up to 10km per day.
  • Daily activity: up to 5 hours’ trekking per day.
  • Carry: up to 5kg in a day sack.
  • Terrain: remote, uneven, snowy, icy, rocky, sometimes exposed terrain at up to 3600m.
  • Climate: Can be sunny in valleys and cold and windy at high altitudes. Averages are 3000m, 5 to 25C.
  • Swim: not required though there will be river crossings to make.