SHORT HIKE TO Lidderwat  Trail: Getting Lost in Nature's Grandeur

25 kilometres from Pahalgam
Height: 3400 metres
 Duration: 3 days
IDEAL TIME: April to October.

 

OVERVIEW OF SHORT HIKE TO Lidderwat Trail

Looking for the ultimate adventure in Kashmir? Look no further than the Lidderwat Short trek. This travel package is perfect for those who crave excitement and breathtaking views. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner, this trek offers something for everyone.

The Lidderwat Short trek takes you on a journey through some of the most spectacular landscapes in Kashmir. With expert guides leading the way, you'll explore lush forests, sparkling rivers, and snow-capped mountains. Along the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to snap photos and soak up the beauty of your surroundings.

Between the Kolahoi and Tarsar Ranges, the Valley serves as a base camp for numerous hikes to the Kolahoi Glacier, the Tarsar Range, and the Marsar Range.

Lider River is created by the confluence of two rivers that originate in the Tarsar Marsh and Kolahoi Glacier. Lidderwat is a lovely, green valley that draws a lot of shepherds in the summer to crush their herds. Different types of pine trees line the valley. Wildflowers bloom again in the spring.  The valley's various types of wild flowers and meadows give it the appearance of a flower garden. The valleys around Aru are covered in
to mountains covered in snow.


But this isn't just any ordinary trek – it's an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. You'll camp under starlit skies, enjoy delicious local cuisine, and forge unforgettable memories with fellow adventurers. Due to the deep forests and verdant pastures nearby, the view at Lidderwat can leave anyone in awe.

The Lidderwat trek is an excursion that transports nature lovers to one of Kashmir's top camping locations and gives them the right amount of adventure. This magnificent location, which is situated at a respectable elevation, may be reached through a trail that passes through an evergreen forest with pine and maple trees.

 The path taken makes the walk more enjoyable because the Lidder river meets the travellers along the way when they are only a short distance from the site. Trekking to this lovely location can be done on foot or by pony, both of which are pleasant.

For some treks, Lidderwat also acts as a base camp. There is only one tea shop in the valley, which offers the most basic foods and is likely the last opportunity for contact with other people before leaving Aru valley. The first rest stop on the tour, Aru Valley, is the ideal location for travellers to take a break. Spend the night in the Lidderwat campground.
The Lidderwat Valley Trek Lidderwat is the gateway to paradise, a place where the vegetation and fauna will charm you alternately.  

ABOUT THE LOCATIONS:

Lidderwat
This location 13 km from Aru valley is well recognised for its stunning view of the maple and pine tree forests. Anyone will fall in love with the breath taking panoramic views of the hills all around them. The Lidderwat Valley is a pleasant location for camping, and since it is surrounded by trees and other natural beauty, it never fails to provide a comfortable atmosphere for people to spend the night in tents. Along with the chance to encounter true natural beauty, this is an adventure-filled trip.

PAHALGAM
Pahalgam, one of the most appealing locations in the Kashmir valley, is the ideal starting point for the walk. The moniker "the Valley of Shepherds" appropriately describes the lovely grassland. The town has a solid reputation for upholding a tranquil climate, which increases visitors' initial satisfaction. This amazing location has unrivalled natural beauty that is all its own. Tourists are very interested in the remains of Avantipur. In this area, fishing is a must-do activity.

Valley of Aru
The expansive view of Aru Valley,12 kilometres from Pahalgam is located on the banks of the Lidder River, has the ability to transport someone to another, paradisiacal location. Numerous natural springs and the striking shepherd cottages can be seen in this region. Before arriving at Lidderwat, it serves as the trekkers' first and only rest stop. About 20 lakes, peaks, and meadows surround this valley, which contributes to the town's lovely nature. For trekkers who are on a tour, this location is ideal for taking a break and recharging.

INCLUSIONS:
The trekkers will receive mats and trekking poles. In case of an emergency, first assistance will be available.

SUV autos will be transported in both directions for a comfortable travel. Backpacks are carried by horses.

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Camping Tents that are waterproof
cosy sleeping bags, ropes, mats, and blankets.

ITINERARY FOR SHORT HINKE TO Lidderwat Trail

Day 1  Srinagar to Pahalgam via Aru Valley to Kotepatari and Lidderwat
With the assistance of our guides, the visitors set out from Pahalgam. The journey can be made on foot or on horseback. As we travel towards the Aru Valley, we pass through pine forests. As we ascend, we notice that Dactyls and red clover have grown along the sides of the trail. Begin your ascent to Kotpatari; the upper sections of Aru Valley are particularly stunning. Aru Kotpatre, which is surrounded by pine trees, is the starting point of the simple 5-hour hike up to Lidderwat Valley. camping overnight. From Katrenag Lake, a little stream flows across this valley. It is a vacant area where night-time camps can have bonfires.
 The Lidderwat is where you should camp out.

DAY 2 Visiting local landmarks from Lidderwat to Satlangen

It's a sightseeing day, and there are lots of options for day trips. Day trips to Satlangen or Hamwais are simple.

DAY 3 Lidderwat, Pahalgam, and Srinagar
We embark on a journey to the Aru Valley before turning back towards Pahalgam. We depart the campground and take the same path home. Later drop off for tourists in Srinagar.