ARU-LIDDERWAT DAY-TREK
Trip Code: KT-05
Region: Kashmir, Ex Srinagar
Duration: 1 Day
Best Time: May – November
Base Price: ₹4500
Level: Easy
Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
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| Starting Point | Srinagar |
| Ending Point | Srinagar |
| Destination | Lidderwat, Aru Valley |
| Trek Distance | ~24 km round trip (Aru – Lidderwat – Aru) |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Altitude | ~9,500 ft (Aru) to ~11,200 ft (Lidderwat) |
| Essential Packing List |
• Trekking shoes with good grip • Warm layers & windproof jacket • Rain poncho • Water bottle (minimum 2 liters) • Energy snacks • Personal medication • Sunglasses, sunscreen & hat |
| Key Tips |
• Start early to maximize daylight • Avoid littering; carry back all waste |
| Early Morning (5:00 – 7:00 AM) |
Srinagar → Aru Village (110 km / ~3 hrs) Breakfast stop at Pahalgam. Reach Aru Valley (~7,900 ft). |
| Morning (8:00 – 10:00 AM) |
Trek from Aru to Lidderwat along Lidder River. Gradual ascent through pine forests & meadows. Scenic bridges & Doodhsar Lake viewpoint. Reach Lidderwat (~11,200 ft). |
| Midday (12:00 – 2:00 PM) |
Explore Lidderwat meadows. Lunch (packed). Optional walk towards Satlanjan/Tarsar trails. |
| Afternoon (2:00 – 4:00 PM) | Descend back to Aru via same trail (~3 hrs). |
| Evening (5:00 – 7:00 PM) |
Drive back to Srinagar. Tea/snack stop at Pahalgam if time permits. Arrival by ~8:00 PM. Tour ends. |
| Price |
₹4,500 per person (Group of 4+) ₹5,500 per person (Private / 2–3 pax) Discounts for groups of 6+ |
| Included |
• Two-way AC transportation • All permits, tolls & parking • English-speaking guide • Trekking poles • Pack-lunch |
| Not Included | Anything not mentioned in the “Included” list |
| Images | Upload trek photos here |
| How difficult is this trek? | Moderate trek suitable for fit beginners and intermediate trekkers. |
| Best Season | May – November |
| Are permits required? | Yes, permits are mandatory and arranged by Kashmir Treks. |
| What is included? | Transport, guide, permits, trekking poles & pack-lunch. |
| What should I pack? | Comfortable shoes, light clothing, rain jacket & water bottle. |
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