Naranag & Gangbal Lake vs Tarsar Marsar
Pick Naranag & Gangbal Lake for
culture and heritage, a spiritual journey, fewer days
Pick Tarsar Marsar for
photography, peace and quiet
| Naranag & Gangbal Lake | Tarsar Marsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Kashmir, Ganderbal | Kashmir, Aru, Pahalgam |
| Highest point | 3,570 m | 4,000 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 40 km | about 48 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 7 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Jul, Aug |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Srinagar | Srinagar |
| With kids | Not advised | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest permit and ID for checkpoints. | Forest permit via operator; ID for checkpoints. |
Naranag & Gangbal Lake: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Tarsar Marsar: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely