Aru Valley

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Best time to visitOct - Mar

Ideal Duration5-6 Days

VisaNot Required

Starting fromRs. 5,599

Websitehttp://jktourism.jk.gov.in/

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About Aru Valley

Breathtaking valleys, deep gorges, stunning hills and flocks of sheep - Aru valley looks like a dream. Located at the Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, Aru is only 11 km away from Pahalgam and is a base camp for trekking to Kolahoi glacier and Tarsar lake. Sleepily nestled on the banks of Aru river, a tributary to Lidder river, Aru village is everything we have seen in movies.

Places to visit in Aru Valley

Aru Valley itself is a tourist spot that becomes prominent as a skiing spot during winter months. At other times, it serves as a base camp for trekking. One can visit Pahalgam which is only 11 km away from here or Sonmarg which is also only 30-40 km from Aru valley. One can also travel to nearby destinations from here such as Betaab valley, and Tarsar-Marsar lakes.

Things to do

  • Horse riding
  • Skiing & Heli skiing
  • Fishing in the Aru River

Perfect for

Honeymoon, Adventure Tourism

Places to stay

  • Pahalgam resorts and cottages [Budget]
  • Welcome hotels by ITC hotels [Mid]
  • Aru Heights [Budget]

Places to eat

  • Dana Pani - Indian cuisine
  • Troutbeat - Indian and continental
  • Cafe Log Inn - Multi-cuisine
  • Nathus Rasoi - Indian

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  • Grandest monasteries: Sikkim has the most grand monasteries in India, owing to its stellar mountainous location. Some of the most gorgeous Buddhist gompas include Dubdi Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Phodong Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery and Ralang Monastery.
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  • Tea and toy train: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that only runs within the hill station is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tea gardens here are the most stunning plantations you will see in India. Also you get a chance to buy the world famous Darjeeling Tea
The best time to visit Gantok Darjeeling is Summer from March to June. If you want to experience snow you should plan your holiday in winter from November to January.
One should plan to visit Gangtok, Lachen,Lachung, Pelling, Tsomgo Lake, Yuksom, Zuluk, Darjeeling & the mighty Kanchenjunga
The highest motorable pass in Sikkim, this mountain pass is located in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas. The location of this pass makes it all the more interesting as it lies between China’s Yadong County in Tibet and the Indian border. It is at a height of 14,410 feet and connects Kalimpong and Gangtok to the villages and towns of the lower Chumbi valley.

Important: Nathu La is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, it needs a Protected Area Permit from the Sikkim State and Covid-19 Negative RT PCR report or a vaccination certification.

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