Aru Valley , Pahalgam
About Aru Valley
Aru the tributary of Lidder River flows across picturesque meadows and scintillating peaks. The small village situated on the banks of Aru River is termed as Aru Valley. The village is the base point from where the trekking to Kolohoi Glacier, Tarsar-Mansar Lake etc begins. Aru Valley has many hotels, huts and restaurant to facilitate the tourists. During winter the entire valley is thickly covered by snow. Thus many people get trained in skiing and heli-skiing in Aru Valley during winter. Horse riding and trout fishing are other activities which keeps you busy in Aru Valley. 20 alpine lakes, meadows, peaks etc are situated nearby Aru Valley. The Biosphere which houses some endangered species called "Overa Aru Wildlife Sanctuary" sprawls across some 511 square kilometers nearby the Aru Valley at an altitude of 3000 – 5245 m above sea level.
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Places to Visit near Aru Valley
Betaab Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
4.1 km from Aru Valley - See map
This picturesque valley was named after a Bollywood flick called "Betaab" and is located about 15 KMs from Pahalgam. Betaab Valley is located on...
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Baisaran, Jammu and Kashmir
6.8 km from Aru Valley - See map
Baisaran meadow is the must visit sightseeing place in Pahalgam. Much famed as many Bollywood movies were shot here. Endless green meadow with...
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Tarsar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*11.3 km from Aru Valley - See map
Atop the 11000 feet, lies the famous sightseeing of Pahalgam namely “Tulian Lake”. The lake is well surrounded by snow clad mountain of 980...
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Chandanwari, Jammu and Kashmir
12.7 km from Aru Valley - See map
Travelling on the flat terrain from Pahalgam for about 16 km, one can reach the famous Amarnath Yatra base point namely Chandanwari or...
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Warwan Valley, Jammu And Kashmir
*16.1 km from Aru Valley - See map
Warwan Valley is a little known valley in Kistwar, Jammu & Kashmir, mostly untouched by outside world. Warwan Valley is laden with lush green...
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Dachigam National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*16.9 km from Aru Valley - See map
Dachigam National Park is a beautiful national park nestled in the western Himalayas, about 20 kms from Srinagar. The park is sprawled over 140...
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Sheshnag Lake, Jammu And Kashmir
22.5 km from Aru Valley - See map
Sheshnag Lake is nestled at an altitude of 3590 meters in the track which leads to Amarnath Cave from Pahalgam. Spreading across some 0.7 km of...
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Nichnai Pass, Jammu and Kashmir
*25.5 km from Aru Valley - See map
Nichnai Pass is a destination for all trek lovers and is located at 4139m above sea level. Do visit The Vishansar Lake as well as Krishnasar Lake...
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Vishansar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*25.9 km from Aru Valley - See map
Vishansar Lake is collocated to Krishansar Lake and is also a famous tourist spot in Sonmarg. This lake is considered the source of Neelum River...
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Krishnasar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*26.8 km from Aru Valley - See map
Krishnasar or Krishansar Lake is located at a height of 3801m and is famous for its trout fishing. Perfect time to visit this beautiful lake...
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Gadsar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*29.5 km from Aru Valley - See map
Gadsar Lake, also know as Yemsar Lake is located 28 km from Naranag and is famous for its brown trout. This lake is also famous as lake of...
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Gangabal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*34.6 km from Aru Valley - See map
Gangabal Lake can be accessed by road till Naranag which is 45 km from Srinagar and after that one has to take a 15 Km trek to the lake. This lake...
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