Aru Valley is Region of Jammu and Kashmir, District, Anantnag, Altitude 2500 Meters (7,900 feet )Situated Southeast of Srinagar at distance of 115 km from Srinagar city and 15 km from Pahalgam. It is important tourist destination of Pahalgam and enhances more importance for travelers to pahalgam. The Aru valley is surrounded by high mountains peaks and den forests. The valley is meeting point between two branches of Lidder River coming from north and west of the valley. The valley is protected by wildlife sanctuary; it is a home of distinctive wild animals, as well as brown bear, black bear, Musk deer, Leopard, Snow leopard, wolfs, along with others Geriwar: The Geriwar valley is suiated on the west branch of Lidder River in den forest. The sun hardly touches the soil; it is very close valley, little for camping. It takes two hours hike from main Aru valley to Gariwar valley, the valley has best trout fishing beat. Arampatri valley: The Arampatri is Great valley on the west course of Aru valley, the west Lidder River branch comes from through this valley, and the valley has large lush green meadows, the famous Harnag Lake is next to Arampatri. It is four to five hours trek from main Aru valley. Lidderwat valley: The lidderwat valley is ten kilometers from main aru valley , the route goes on course of main Lidder river, The lidderwat is extension between Tarsar and kolahoi glacier , it is main valley in this region and meeting point of various nomadic peoples for gathering here. The valley is famous for its natural beauty and best climate.
Trout Angling: The Aru valley is also famous for trout angling; there is some best fishing beats available the fishing permit can be obtain from Srinagar or pahalgam. Camping and Bonfire: Aru valley is situated in den forests it offers some of the best camping sites and evening bonfire. Seasons: Aru valley is famous for its four season environment among the tourists, Spring April, may; it is best time to see new wild flowers snowcapped mountains, gush streams. Summer : June , July august , it is best time for long treks in region , Autumn September ,October , November, it best time for to see some of superb fall season of Kashmir Himalayas. Winter December, January, February. Snow adventure, trekking, skiing. High altitude Alpine lakes in Aru valley Kashmir: 1. Katernag 2. Tarsar 3. Marsar 4. Deodsar 5. Basmai 6. Surmasar7. Hapatsar 8. Harnag 9. Yamsar 10. Khemsar 12. Sonasar 13. Munwarsar 14.chansar 15. Katernag A. Trekking Aru Valley Pahalgam Trekking in Aru valley Pahalgam: Aru is the base camp for number of trekking routes which start from here, it is a best places for all type of day treks, short treks and long trekking. The famous treks which starts from here are Aru valley to Lidderwat Trek , Tarsar marsar trek, Kolahoi glacier trek, Harnag lake trek, along with number of short and day trekking tours. The aru valley is famous for its alpine adventure activities too; some adventure sports which can be endeavor here are paragliding, horse riding, trout angling, and mountaineering. Winter in Aru valley: The winter spill starts from mid November the Aru valley gets heavy snow fall between December to mid march, The snow skiing is common sports in winter, haliskiing is also taking part in winter months ,The GYM exercises number of skiing and other winter sports courses in Aru valley. Accommodation and network: The Aru valley has number budget guest houses - Aru Heights Guest House. How to reach Aru Valley Located around 12km from Pahalgam, one can easily hire a taxi to reach Aru Valley. The taxis are easily available from Pahalgam taxi stand. On reaching Aru, one can walk and trek around or take a piny ride