Tulian Trek In Kashmir 2 Nights 3 Days
Tulian Lake Trek in Kashmir Package Overview
Ready for an unforgettable 2 Night, 3 Day trek? The Tulian Lake Trek in Kashmir is your perfect short adventure!
Tulian Lake is widely known as the most beautiful alpine lake in Kashmir and the most exotic spot near Pahalgam. Located about from Pahalgam, this journey takes you to an altitude of over (3700 m), offering amazing peace and charm.
Why You Must Trek to Tulian Lake:
- A Hidden Gem: This glacial lake is a tranquil piece of heaven, surrounded on three sides by the mighty Pir Panjal and Zanskar mountain ranges.
- Unique Beauty: The lake water is a striking greenish-blue color and is famously shaped like the number '8'—a truly distinctive sight.
- Perfect Weekend Trek: Being a 3-day trek, it's a great option for those looking for a high-altitude experience without committing to a week-long journey like the Kashmir Great Lakes or Tarsar Marsar treks.
- Kashmir-Stylish Forests: Unlike other treks, the path features dense, beautiful forests of Chir, Spruce, and Pine trees that look more like European woods than typical Indian jungles.
- A Challenging Reward: The trail is a challenging climb, especially after Baisaran valley, with steep sections closer to the summit. But this challenge leads you to the unspoiled beauty of the Kashmir Valley.
Make your Pahalgam trip truly memorable with this classic, high-altitude Tulian Lake trek. It’s the ultimate short mountain escape!
Addon Per Person;
Outdoor Insurance: 650 INR
Backpack Offloading: 3000 INR
Pick & Drop Srinagar: 2000 INR
Tulian Trek in Kashmir Itinerary
Day 1: The Steep Climb to Tulian Valley
Your trek starts with a short 20-minute drive from Pahalgam to the trailhead. From here, prepare for a tough day!
- Trek: 9 km | Duration: Approx. 8 hours
- The path is a steep, continuous climb, gaining 1300m in altitude.
- You'll hike up from the starting altitude of 2100m to our beautiful high-altitude camp in Tulian Valley (3400m).
- It's a challenging start, but you'll feel completely immersed in the mountains as you settle into your camp for the night.
Day 2: Lake Day – Tulian Lake Exploration
Today is the highly anticipated 'Lake Day'—the climax of your trek!
- Trek: 4 km (round trip) | Duration: Approx. 6 hours
- Start early with a hearty breakfast before ascending 2 km to the lake.
- Get ready to see the gorgeous Tulian Lake! It looks like a piece of heaven, with turquoise waters set against a backdrop of sparkling mountains.
- You'll notice its unique figure-eight shape. Take your time walking along its banks and enjoying the peace.
- We'll set up a delicious lunch right by the lakeside!
- After soaking in the beauty, you'll hike back down to the Tulian Valley campsite to spend the night.
Day 3: Descent Back to Pahalgam
It's time to head home, carrying incredible memories with you!
- Trek: 8 km | Duration: Approx. 6 hours
- Today is all about going downhill. You'll retrace your steps from Tulian Valley, losing 1300m in altitude.
- Enjoy the views one last time as you make the final descent back to Pahalgam, where your trek officially ends.
Inclusions
- All veg meals during the trek. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner.
- Camp accommodation on all the nights in high high-quality tents on a triple-sharing basis.
- Sleeping bags, sleeping mattresses, dining tents, and cutlery included.
- Mountaineering qualified and experienced trek leaders, guides, and experienced cooks.
- All the necessary mountain medicine includes first aid, oxygen cylinder, etc.
- Passes and permits.
Exclusions
- Lunch on the first day.
- Personal expenses.
- Offloading
- Transportation
- Insurance
- gst 5%
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusion
Additional Services:
- Meal plan: In every meal plan, we try to provide different varieties, trying not to repeat the dishes, particularly at dinner and lunch. Here is the list of dishes and items from which we serve the clients.
- Breakfast: eggs, paratha, chana, poha, dalia, upma, cornflakes, bread toast, butter, jam, roti, coffee, tea, kehwa, etc.
- Lunch and dinner: we make a variety of dishes and try to serve the varied dishes. On all trek days, there will be different dishes served. We try not to repeat our dishes unless the clients say otherwise.
- We serve veg dishes like veg biryani, veg pulaw, muttar paneer, palak paneer, aloo gobi, rajma chawal, rajma kadhai, mix veg, chana masala, kadhi chawal, dal makhni, bhindi masala, dal fry, veg korma, Kashmiri nadru, Kashmiri haakh, aloo matar, bhaingan ka bharta, dam aloo, andaburji, etc. We have both roti and rice available for dinner and lunch. We serve them with different pickles and salad.
- For evening snacks we have tea, pakoda, soup, noodles, maggie, veg rolls, biscuits, etc.
- For dessert we serve gulab jamun, phirni, halwa, custard, sewaya, fruit chaat, fruit cake, almond cake, etc.
Tulian Valley Trek in Kashmir Preparing for Your Journey
The Tulian Lake Trek is short but intense, rated as Difficult-Moderate. It involves significant and steep altitude gain right from the start, demanding preparation to ensure you enjoy every moment.
Trek Difficulty & Preparation
Trek Fitness Level: You need a fair to good level of fitness for this journey. The steep ascent on Day 1 will test your endurance! We strongly recommend training focus on cardio and strength well in advance.
- Cardio Goal: To build the necessary stamina, aim to comfortably walk or run 5 kilometers in under 30 minutes. Regular jogging and running are essential to prepare for the continuous climbing.
- Strength Training: Focus on strengthening your lower body and core. Exercises like squats, lunges, and planks will help stabilize your knees and ankles and manage the strain of the steep ascent and descent.
Mental Fitness: Practice meditation and yoga to improve breath regulation. This is very helpful when trekking at high altitudes with lower oxygen levels.
Recommended Items
Clothing: Thermal base layers, fleece or down mid-layer, waterproof and windproof jacket/pants, trekking pants, insulated jacket, gloves, woolen cap.
Footwear: Sturdy, waterproof trekking boots with ankle support (essential for stability) and comfortable camp shoes.
Gear: 50-60L backpack with rain cover, sleeping bag (rated for cold temperatures), trekking poles (highly recommended for the steep ascent/descent), headlamp with extra batteries.
Protection: High SPF sunscreen and lip balm, UV-protecting sunglasses, and a poncho or raincoat.
Essentials: Personal first-aid kit (including blister care and personal medication), water bottles/hydration pack, ID, and cash.
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