Aru valley is located at a distance of 12 kilometers from the Pahalgam district. The whole place is covered with beautiful greenery all around. You will find high-raised mountains, valleys, and lakes around the valley. So, go to this beautiful valley while going for your Kashmir tour packages. Along with this, you will go for various activities also.
You can go for a pony ride at various spots in Aru valley. So, if you are an adventure lover, just visit this place among the different places to visit Pahalgam.
Best time to visit Aru Valley
July to September is the ideal time to visit this place. During this time, the temperature will be friendly and pleasant. However, if you love skiing, you can see this place during or after wintertime.This valley is a must-go place for trekkers also. Here, different trekking routes are present for moderate and challenging trekkers.
Places to visit
There are different places to visit in Aru valley. So, the other places are-
1. Overa Aru Biosphere
This reserve is a great place having beautiful plants and animals. You can see various endangered species also in this Biosphere Reserve. The different animals you can see here are- Musk deer, Leopard, Monal, Himalayan Mouse, and a lot more.
2. Kolahoi Glacier
Kolahoi glacier is known as the Goddess of lights. This place is one of the most loved places among trekkers. The trek covers various alpine lakes and ponds. The hike to this place takes around five days to complete.
3. Tarsar lake
Tarsar lake is an alpine lake located near Aru valley. From the place, you can see beautiful mountains and greenery.