TULIAN LAKE TREK 3DAYS 2NIGHTS

The Tulian Lake trek is challenging. It is in no way recommended to finish in a day. It will expose
one to altitude sickness and can be fatal. The ideal duration for the trek is 3 days which lets you
acclimatize well and enjoy the beauty of the trek and lake.

The ideal duration for the Tulian Lake trek is 3 days. This lets you acclimatize well with this high- altitude trek.

This lake trek is a summer trek. The best time to visit this lake is between July to September.

This trek is in no way easy. It is difficult. It is an all-ascend trek until one reaches Tulian Lake and
then all descend to the base camp.

You are compelled to follow every curve of the shape. The trip to Tulian Lake is the whole Kashmir journey. It features some of the most amazing forests, the largest meadows, jaw-dropping clearings, magnificent camping valleys, and an exquisite alpine lake.

This is a shorter trek, hence the total distance of the Tulian trek is 21km. This includes the kilometers you will walk going to the lake and coming from the lake to Pahalgam.

The ideal duration for the Tulian Lake trek is 3 days. However, you can increase the day depending on your preference. Some even do it in one day. But that is too heavy on legs and becomes very challenging.

This trek is located in Pahalgam – the famous tourist place of Kashmir. The trek goes through the same route that you take while going to Baisaran Valley.

From Pahalgam, it is a trail where you have to walk only. There is no concrete road to the Tulian Lake. So there is only one option to reach the lake and that is by trekking.

The starting point of the trek is Pahalgam. Which is around 100km from Srinagar airport.

Yes, a beginner can do a Tulian trek. It is best suited for beginners. However, before you embark on the trek, make sure you do some preparations. Work on your stamina and core strength. Do a weekly hike to your nearest hill or mountain. In the gym add squats to your routine exercise.

Since this trek is challenging and offbeat, here is a detailed list of what to carry on the Warwan Valley Trek. Make sure you don’t miss anything.

Backpack: You must carry at least one backpack of 60 liters. Shoes: You need to have trekking shoes necessarily. The shoes must be sturdy and high-ankle.
Three T-shirts: Carry one full-sleeve dry-fit T-shirt, and at least two other T-shirts.
Three insulation layers: Carry at least 3 insulation layers – 2 light fleece and one full-sleeve sweater.
One Outer layer: You need at least one padded jacket/down jacket Two trek pants: You need to carry two pairs of pants and that will be sufficient for your entire trek.
Trekking poles. Two trekking poles are always better than a single trekking pole.
Raingear: A poncho is a good choice over jacket-type raingear, as the poncho covers your entire body till the knees down and you can keep your daypack bag inside it too.
Rain cover for your backpack: Buy a good rain cover for your backpack to keep it dry and safe. It also helps to keep your backpack from wear and tear.
Daypack: A small bag of around 20 to 30 ltrs to carry your essentials like water bottle, rainwear, headlamp, snacks, etc
Sunglasses: Carry one to protect your eyes from glare and UV radiation. Suncap: You can either get the normal suncap or a suncap with flaps which is preferred by most trekkers and is advisable by the experts.
Synthetic hand gloves: You can wear them during the evenings and mornings.
Woolen cap or Balaclava: The cap covers your ears, neck, and some parts of your face.

Three pairs of Socks: Take two pairs of sports socks and one pair of woolen socks.
Headlamp: You might want to go to the loo during the night, or just sit and relax outside the camps, you need the headlamp.
A toilet kit: It should include things like a toothbrush, toothpaste, small soap, toilet tissue roll, a small moisturizer, lip balm, deodorant, etc. Women should carry their sanitary pads.
Water bottle: carrying a water bottle is a must.
Plastic covers: Carry a plastic bag to keep the wet or used clothes in it.
Personal medical kit: If you are on any medicine, don’t skip that during the trek unless your doctor advises. Always consult your doctor if you have any diseases that can worsen in the mountains or by altitude gain.
Mandatory Documents: Carry your original Aadhar card Passport or Driver’s license.
Lunch Box: Every day you will reach the campsite only in the afternoon, so there will be no hot lunch but a packed lunch. You must buy and carry one small lunch box.

 Tulian Lake: One of the fantastic reasons to do the Tulian Lake Trek is the amazing alpine lake that this trek holds. The Tulian Lake is one of the best alpine lakes in Kashmir. This is the bluish lake which is all glacier-fed. The lake is surrounded by mountain peaks which are most of the time of the year covered with snow. This gives the landscape a beautiful aura. The water of the lake is clean and drinkable. However, it is very much cold. The lake
makes the shape of the number 8 between the mountain range.
 Long Meadows: This trek goes via long meadows and thick forest trails. It also passes
through the famous Baisaran Valley which is called the Mini Switzerland of Kashmir.
 Pahalgam: This trek starts from Pahalgam which is the most stunning tourist place in
Kashmir. You will be able to do the sightseeing of Pahalgam.
 Shepherds: On this trek, you will see many sheepherders tending their flock. The name Pahalgam means the village of shepherds. To see them and witness their lifestyle gives the cultural feel of Kashmir.