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This blissful trek from the 'Valley of Shepards', Pahalgam
to the hilly backdrop of Sonamarg
is much more than just places of panoramic views. Among the main
attraction of this route is the large open meadow of
Aru (2.410m), situated
at the confluence of Nafran and Lidder rivers.
Day 1-2: Pahalgam Aru Lidderwat
The first two days are as for the Kolahoi glacier trek from Pahalgam. An
additional day can be added here to actually visit the glacier before
continuing on from Lidderwat.
Day 3: Lidderwat Sekiwas
The 10km walk ascends the Sekiwas Nullah to Sekiwas at 3430 metres.
Day 4: Sekiwas-Khemsar
The 11-km trek takes one over the 4,115 metre Yemhar Pass to Khemsar at
3,659 metres. The descent from the pass is fairly easy during July and
August. There is no firewood available at Khemsar.
Day 5: Khemsar-Kulan
The trail descends through forests to the Sindh (also spelt as Sind)
river where one crosses the Kulan Bridge at 2,226 metres.
Sonamarg is only 16-km from Kulan and can be reached either by a good track up the Sindh valley or by bus.