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Rohil Basmai Valley Trek

Rohil Basmai Valley Trek a Versatile Trek in Kashmir

The Rohil Basmai Valley Trek is a versatile trek in Kashmir because it reveals something unexpected in every part of the journey. The trails are isolated with extremely beautiful nature.

Go through the boulder section and an alpine lake emerging out of the glacier-filled mountain peaks.

Also Read About — Parvati Valley Trek A Small Fairyland in Himachal

Explore the Rohil Basmai Valley Trek

Rohil valley is wide and picturesque but the Basmai valley is narrower. But both of them are equally spectacular.

Wide Grasslands of Rohil Basmai Valley Trek in Kashmir

The Rohil Basmai Valley trek features wide valleys, broad lush grasslands, and tall trees on the mountain valleys. Stare at the snow-covered peaks looming in the north horizon. Witness tributaries merging and taking shapes of rivers in front of you.

Highlights of Rohil Basmai Valley Trek

Experience wonderful trekking in Kashmir, carpeted with wide valleys and grasslands.

Witness, multiple streams emerging from the glaciers.

Explore Gujjar and Bhatwari huts.

Key Points of Rohil Basmai Valley Trek

Level: Moderate

Proper conditioning & training of body required

Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature

Shoes are the single most important equipment.

High Altitude requires proper acclimatization.

Winter & Post monsoon or pre-monsoon is the best time. During rains, the region is prone to landslides.

Beautiful landscapes so carry good photo gear & Extra battery backup.

Travel light

The backpack should not exceed 10kgs

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Duration: 8 Days (Srinagar to Srinagar)

Best Time: March to October

Level: Moderate

Highest Point: 13,000 feet

Weather: Nights are cold and the day temperature is pleasant during the season.

Temperature: (17°C to 20°C) (3°C to 4°C)

Starting point: Srinagar

Short Itinerary of Rohil Basmai Valley Trek

Day 1 — Srinagar to Aru (7958 feet) via Pahalgam (112 km) (4 hours)

Day 2 — Aru to Lidderwat (9131 feet) (10 km) (5/6 hours)

Day 3 — Lidderwat to Satlunjan (10,500 feet) (5 km) (4/5 hours)

Day 4 — Satlunjan to Sonasar Lake/Basmai Lake (12,450 feet) (4.5 km) (4/5 hours)

Day 5 — Sonasar Lake to Handilsar Lake (12,103 feet) (7.5 km) (5/6 hours)

Day 6 — Handilsar Lake to Rohil top (13,000 feet) and back to Satlunjan (10,500 feet) (6.5 km) (5/6 hours)

Day 7 — Satlunjan to Aru (7958 feet) (14 km) (5/6 hours)

Day 8 — Aru to Srinagar (112 km) (4 hours)

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