TREKS · 5-DAY · HARD · MAX 3600M
Kolahoi Glacier Trek.
Kolahoi Glacier Trek
Kolahoi Glacier Trek is a hard 5-day, 40 km trek, topping out at 3,600 m. The route takes in Kashmir largest glacier; Lidderwat meadow camping; Pine forest trail. Best months: June–September. Watch points: River crossings; weather unpredictable; remote. Fitness level: high, not recommended for children under 14. Nearest hospital: PHC Aru area. District Hospital Pahalgam 12km. Serious cases: SKIMS Srinagar 95km. Network coverage: Jio/Airtel at Aru. Weak BSNL at Lidderwat. No signal from Satlanjan onwards. Zero coverage near glacier.
Warnings
⚠River crossings
⚠Weather unpredictable
⚠Remote
⚠Permit may be needed
Campsites
Lidderwat
2,800mMeadow camp at river confluence, flat ground, gujjar huts, campfire
Satlanjan
3,300mHigh meadow, flat ground, spring nearby, no facilities
Kolahoi Base
3,600mBoulder field near glacier, limited flat spots, cold and windy, no facilities
Cost Estimate
Budget = own gear, mandatory local guide Rs 1500/day. Horse Rs 1000/day. Operators include Srinagar transport, camping, meals, guide, horses.
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