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Aru Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Soak into the picturesque beauty of Aru Valley

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About Aru Valley in Pahalgam

A little, quaint, and tranquil hill station, Aru Valley is a heaven for nature lovers. Lying amidst the pine and conifer trees, picturesque meadows and misty valleys, Aru Valley is located 12 km from Pahalgam in the Trans-Himalayan Region. Travelers come here for admiring the natural beauty of Aru Valley in Pahalgam, to spend some pleasant and calm time and also for adventures like trekking and camping. With a background full of snow-capped mountains, misty meadows and pine and conifer trees, Aru Valley is no less than a beautiful wallpaper set on the computer screen.

One can take a resort here and can spend some tranquil time with the family or friends. It is a perfect place to sip a cup of tea or coffee while admiring the scenic views outside. It offers a perfect relaxed vacation and is loved by people who love nature and the serene environment. A visit to Aru Valley can be enjoyed at any time of the year, be it summer, winter or monsoon. During the winter season, Aru Valley looks enchanting and scenic when it is covered with a thick sheet of snow. Aru Valley in Pahalgam offers horse riding, which is the best activity here. Just op on the back of the horse and go on an excursion to various hidden sub-valleys and let nature completely soak you in.

Aru Valley will surely help you free your mind from worries and will give you solitude and purpose in life by its enthralling beauty. If you are an adventure freak and loves trekking, then you are at the right place as it is the starting point of various treks like Kolahoi Glacier, Lidderwat trek, and Tarsar Lake trek. Trekking at Aru Valley is a fun way to explore the beautiful hill station and will make you awestruck by the enchanting trails and surrounding landscapes.

Trekking at Aru Valley

One can take numerous treks to Aru Valley and one of the most famous ones is Green Top Trek, which takes you through crazy views of gorgeous landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and beautiful rivers. The length of the trek is around 7 kilometers and takes around 3 hours to climb to the top. The trek takes to an altitude of 3500 meters. The trek takes you through most scenic places. 

Activities At Aru Valley

Skiing

Heli-skiing

Trekking

Hiking

Horse Riding

Photography

Sightseeing 

Food At Aru Valley

The resorts and hotels in Aru Valley in Pahalgam serve popular Indian and Chinese food. If you want to eat the local food, try Rogan Josh, Modur Pulao, Matschgand, Yoghurt Lamb Curry, Dum Aloo, Kashmiri Muji Gaad, Aab Gosht, Goshtaba, and Lyodur Tschaman. You will get a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. 

Attractions Near Aru Valley

Betaab Valley: One of the best places to visit near Aru Valley in Pahalgam is Betaab Valley. The place is surrounded by breathtaking views, circled by stunning mountains dotted with pine and deodar trees. Betaab Valley is located 15 kilometers away from the main center of Pahalgam. 

Lidder River

Another famous place to look forward in Pahalgam is the Lidder River. The gorgeous river originates from Kolahoi Glacier. The river flows from through the popular tourist spots. The area near the river has remarkable views.

Mamleshwar Temple

Explore Mamleshwar Temple, which is located about a kilometer away from the main city of Pahalgam. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, established by King Jayasima. It is one of the famous pilgrimage spots in that region which draws many tourists. 

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    I recently booked a Kashmir trip through Go Rumi Tour & Travels, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. Ms. Esha was my tour planner, and she made everything seamless. She was available at all times to address my concerns, which made a significant difference in our experience—kudos to her! The trip incl
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    Prasad's 5 days trip to Pahalgam

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    Ashish's 6 days trip to Pahalgam

    If you are planning a trip, travel triangle is a good aggregator, I had a great experience during my Kashmir trip.
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    Ashraf Idrishi

    Mumbai

    Ashraf's 7 days trip to Pahalgam

    In 2021, I had the pleasure of traveling to Kashmir with Peacock Holidays, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the breathtaking landscapes to the well-planned itinerary, everything was perfectly organized. The accommodations were comfortable, and the staff went out of their way to ensure we
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    Dkj Cse

    New delhi

    Dkj's 5 days trip to Pahalgam

    Their Services are good. But before booking clear some matters. Like Car, Car AC, Kids Food. If you don't make it clear they will charge you extra.
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    Aditya

    Delhi

    Aditya's 6 days trip to Pahalgam

    Well our experience with Jolly Holidays was good. As always its time to read good and bad things about our experience: Good experience: 1. We only booked cab and only 1 night stay at hotel with Jolly holidays at 20k for 5D6N We covered Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg 2. Uneeba , our travel consultant
    was empathetic and helped throughout our vacation at Srinagar 3. Cab Driver, Aashik was helpful and always on time for pickups and drops 4. We were taken for site seen on time by our driver and always helped us throughout our vacation Bad experience: 1. You have to keep a time check on your itinerary and when you visit all places and do-not trust anyone, i feel itinerary planning should be arranged by travel agents. For us we felt that we missed many places such as Aru and Betab Valley; zeropoint at Sonamarg; Gardens at Srinagar and many more 4. We felt cheated many times in our travel period due to union cabs, pony’s and others so if you are reading this review please be careful and do-not trust anyone, yes anyone. One example : this is at pahalgam pony ride, we gave 5500/- for two ponys till baisaran valley however we met two couples at baisaran they hired pony for 2k for two ponys and other 1500/- for two pony. We went blank when we heard about it. Another example of thug happened when we visited a shop in recommendation of our travel partner there we purchased a semi-pashmina shawl at 3200/- and after that we went dal lake and visited another shop by our own and we saw same shawl, exact same shawl for only 1500/- without bargaining so please be careful when you visit Srinagar Summary: it was good experience with jolly holidays however they need to learn with travellers experience and provider better services. I will definitely rebook my vacation through jolly. Thank you!! Sonamarg
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    Mumbai

    Shainaz's 4 days trip to Pahalgam

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    Delhi

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    Pune

    Md's 7 days trip to Pahalgam

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    considered, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip for our group, which included seven adults (four senior citizens) and two kids. Communication: Mr. Wani and Mrs. Afreen created a WhatsApp group to provide daily updates and were in continuous touch with us throughout our journey. Despite our trip coinciding with the Amarnath Yatra, they ensured everything went smoothly. Driver: A trip is made memorable by the group, but the travel and journey part is made memorable only with an excellent driver. A special mention goes to our driver, Mr. Manzoor. He was a soft-spoken and polite gentleman who was always open to changes in our plans. Mr. Manzoor's guidance was invaluable—he provided excellent suggestions for sightseeing, dining, and local experiences while always respecting our inputs and preferences. His punctuality, local knowledge, and friendly demeanor significantly enhanced our trip. Value for Money: We were provided with a brand new Innova Crysta at almost half the price compared to their peers in the entire Kashmir region. This added tremendous value to our trip without compromising on comfort and convenience. Overall, we highly recommend Kashmir Heaven Tours and Travels for anyone planning a trip to Kashmir. Their excellent service and attention to detail made our trip truly memorable. Doodhpatri Pahalgam
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    What are the best adventures to try in Aru Valley?

    Trekking, camping and horse riding are best enjoyed at Aru Valley. During the winter months, heli-skiing and skiing can be enjoyed.

    Which trekking routes starts from Aru Valley?

    Aru Valley is the starting point of a number of trekking routes like Katrinag Valley trek, Tarsar Lake trek, Lidderwat trek, and Kolahoi glacier trek.

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