Pilgrimage Tours
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A peaceful high meadow and trekking gateway above Pahalgam
Aru Valley is the quieter, wilder companion to Betaab — a serene alpine meadow set above Pahalgam where the pace slows and the mountains feel close. Fed by the Lidder river and ringed by pine and snow peaks, it is a favourite base for summer treks like Tarsar Marsar and a haven for photographers who prefer stillness to crowds. This tour weaves Aru Valley into the wider Pahalgam area and Srinagar, ideal for travellers who want unspoilt scenery on a straightforward domestic trip.
Fly into Srinagar (SXR), transfer and enjoy an evening shikara ride on Dal Lake before an overnight stay.
Drive through saffron fields and orchards to Pahalgam, with a relaxed riverside afternoon.
Head into Aru Valley for meadow walks and photography, then visit nearby Betaab Valley.
A final morning in Pahalgam, then drive back to Srinagar for Mughal-garden sightseeing.
Free time or a last shikara ride before your transfer to Srinagar airport.
Indicative Kashmir package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):
| Trip Duration | Indicative Price (per person) |
|---|---|
| Short trip · 2 Nights / 3 Days | from ₹12,999 |
| 3 Nights / 4 Days | from ₹15,499 |
| 4 Nights / 5 Days | from ₹21,999 |
| 5 Nights / 6 Days | from ₹24,999 |
| 6 Nights / 7 Days | from ₹32,999 |
Indicative starting prices from our current Kashmir packages — your final quote depends on hotels/houseboat, season and flights. Share your dates for an exact, itemised quote.
Aru Valley offers the tranquillity that busier resorts can lack — wide meadows, a clear river and a real sense of the high Himalaya, yet within easy reach of Pahalgam. It suits nature lovers, photographers and gentle trekkers. As a domestic destination, it needs no visa or permit for Indian travellers.
Aru is a well-known trekking gateway in summer, most famously for the Tarsar Marsar route into the high lakes.
Aru pairs naturally with the other Pahalgam-area highlights — Betaab Valley for its cinematic meadows, the Lidder river through Pahalgam town, and the higher road-head at Chandanwari.
Fly to Srinagar (SXR) — direct from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, or one stop via Delhi — then drive to Pahalgam and on to Aru Valley. The last stretch is often by local vehicle, arranged within your package.
March to October is best, with green summer meadows and clear trekking conditions; snow can linger into spring. Deep winter limits access to the higher valley, so we plan the standard, well-travelled circuits and keep watch on conditions.
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