Aru Valley Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Pahalgam, widely known for its snow covered mountains, pine forests, alpine meadows with peaceful natural surroundings.It is located around 102 km away from Srinagar and 12 km from Pahalgam. Aru Valley is also very famous because this is a Popular Kashmir Tourist destination for horse riding, photography camping, sightseeing. If you are planning to visit Aru Valley in Kashmir then this guide is for you to cover the best time to visit Aru Valley, how to reach Aru Valley from Pahalgam and Sringar, nearby places there, weather, distance and travel tips. As this acts as the starting point for the trek of Tarsar Marsar Trek, Kolahoi Glacier Trek and Lidderwat Trek . So if you want to go for all these treks then you will also visit this beautiful place.
You can reach Aru Valley via three options, which are by air, by train and by road. Lets discuss about them briefly one by one.
The easiest way for you to reach Aru Valley Kashmir is by air. As this will take you very less time than other two options. First you need to take a flight to Srinagar which will land you at the International Airport of Srinagar (SXR). You can look for the flights you take as there are both direct flights to Srinagar for some cities and connecting one also, so make sure to check before booking. After you reach Srinagar you will need to travel through Anantnag and Pahalgam before reaching Aru Valley, which is around 100 km from Srinagar and will take you around 2 – 3 hours depending upon the traffic and weather conditions. You can book a private cab or travel in a shared one.
There is no railway station in Aru Valley, so you require to complete the last part of your journey by road. If you are travelling from any other part of India, you can take a train to Jammu Tawi or Udhampur Railway Station. After reaching Jammu you can now take the Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to reach Kashmir. From Srinagar, you can continue your journey by road through Anantnag to Pahalgam, From Pahalgam, Aru Valley is around 12 km away and takes around 30–40 minutes by road. Local taxis are available in Pahalgam for travelling to Aru Valley.
The common and easy way to reach Aru Valley by road is to first travel to Pahalgam and then continue towards Aru Valley. Pahalgam is well connected by roads to places like Srinagar, Jammu and Anantnag, and there are buses and taxis also available for the journey. If you are travelling from Srinagar, the route is Srinagar to Anantnag first and then to Pahalgam. From Pahalgam, Aru Valley is around 12 km away, and it will take around 40–50 minutes to reach, which depends on the road and traffic conditions. The road from Pahalgam to Aru Valley passes through beautiful mountain scenery, forests and the Lidder Valley, making the journey enjoyable along with the destination. If you are travelling from Srinagar, you can first reach Pahalgam by taxi or bus and then take a local taxi towards Aru Valley.
You can hire taxi service from Srinagar that can directly drop you at Aru Valley and will take you back to Srinagar. You can also add the place in your Kashmir tour package and the plan accordingly, This is the most convenient way to reach Aru valley.
Shared taxi service is available, but there is no direct shared taxi that can take you to Aru Valley. You can first take a shared Sumo or Tavera from Srinagar to Anantnag, and from Anantnag you can take another shared taxi towards Pahalgam. After reaching Pahalgam, you need to take a local taxi for Aru Valley, as local Pahalgam taxis operate on the sightseeing routes to Aru Valley.
There are no direct bus from Srinagar to Aru valley. First, you need to take a bus from Srinagar to Anantnag and then another bus from Anantnag to Pahalgam. After that, you can take private taxi to go to Aru Valley because there is no bus facility to there. It is around 12 km away from Pahalgam and takes around 30–40 minutes to reach.
One of the best ways to go to Aru Valley is by renting a bike in Srinagar and going to Aru Valley on it. Bike rental service is available at Tripmore at best prices.
If you want to Visit Aru Valley in a self drive car we suggest you to book a 4×4 Car or Suv like a Rental Scorpio or Rental Thar for the trip for a smooth journey.
You can also visit Aru Valley in your own car.If you own a SUV or a 4×4 car then its a good option to take you own car to Aru Valley.
| Transport Option | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|
| Srinagar to Aru Valley by Shared Bus | Varies |
| Srinagar to Aru Valley by Shared Taxi | Varies |
| Srinagar to Aru Valley on Rental Bike | From Rs 1600/day |
| Srinagar to Aru Valley in Self-Drive Car | From Rs 3000/day |
| Srinagar to Aru Valley in Sedan Taxi | From Rs 5000 |
| Srinagar to Aru Valley in SUV Taxi | From Rs 5000 |
| Srinagar to Aru Valley in Tempo Traveller | From Rs 5800 |
Note: Fares are approximate and can change depending on the season, vehicle type, availability, road conditions and current local taxi rates. Confirm the final fare before starting your journey.
Aru Valley is around 12 km from Pahalgam. It will take you around 30 – 45 mintues by road, which depends on traffic and road conditions.
Aru Valley is located at around 2,400 meters above the sea level. The higher trekiing areas which are from Aru goes to much greater altitudes.
There are no special entry fee for visiting Aru Valley as a normal tourist. But some trekking and camping routes requires permit or fees.
Yes, Aru valley is one of the most popular destination and safe for visitors, It is still better to follow local instructions, check weather and carry valid ID while travelling to the places like this.
There are few hotels, guest houses and homestays in Aru Valley where you can stay for a night if you want to spend a night close to the nature of Aru. If you are looking for better hotels and more options then you can stay at Pahalgam and visit Aru Valley as a day trip.You can do bookings of hotels with Tripmore by calling on 7051909192.
It is located in the beautiful Aru Valley which is about 12km from Pahalgam which is close to both Aru Valley and Lidder River, this property is particualarly good for travelers interested in exploring the surroundings mountains routes of trekking as it is near the starting point of the Tarsar Marsar Trek. It offers facilities such as free parking, WiFi, private bathroom, housekeeping, a restaurant and 24-hours room service, while there are some rooms which also have air conditioning and kitchen facilities.
The hotel fimi offers different room options, including balcony rooms with the view of the snow covered mountains or green valley as according to the time you are visiting also with deluxe rooms. Its accommodation also includes food, big size beds, sofa beds in selected rooms, private bathrooms, wifi etc.
Rohellah Guest House is a small, homely accommodation in Aru, situated within walking distance or Aru Valley and the Lider River. It is particularly suited to travellers looking for a quiter and more local experience rather than luxury hotel. The property is known for its mountain surroundings, warm hospitality and simple, comfortable rooms.
Hotels or guesthouses in Aru Valley are comparatively affordable than you will see in Pahalgam. You can keep a budget of around Rs 1100 to Rs 2500 per night for a basic hotel or guesthouse stay. Some accommodation options can cost more depending on the room, season and facilities.
You can find food at all the guesthouses and staying options in Aru Valley. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available. North Indian food, dal, rice, roti, chicken and other simple local dishes are commonly available. Along with handmade roti, Kashmiri Kahwa and Namkeen tea are also options. You can also find a few small dhabas in the Aru market area serving dishes like chhole bhature, aloo poori, chowmein, parantha, samosa and other snacks. Overall, there is good and fresh food available in Aru Valley, but the food options are more limited than Pahalgam.
Yes, there are local shops at Aru Valley selling food items, clothing and vegetable vendors. Also shops close after 8.30PM so do buy things before that.
No, there is no ATM at Aru Valley. So its better to withdraw enough cash before travelling to Aru Valley. You UPI or Cards payments can work but not at all places because of limited connectivity.
Yes, there is internet connection in the valley but it is still recommended to carry cash with yourself.
Yes, There is network connectivity in Aru Valley. But as you move towards the trekking areas it signal gets weaker.
2 Days Aru Valley Trip
You can plan your Aru Valley trip by staying one night at any guesthouse or camp. You can plan it like this:
Day 1 : Srinagar to Aru Valley: You can leave from Srinagar at around 9:00AM and reach Aru Valley by around 12:00PM to 1:00PM, depending on traffic and road conditions. After reaching, you can have lunch, explore the valley, enjoy the beautiful views and then check in to your guesthouse or camp. In the evening, you can enjoy the sunset and spend the night in Aru Valley.
Day 2 : Local Sightseeing and Return back to Srinagar: After spending the night, you can enjoy the sunrise and go for a morning walk around Aru Valley. You can also enjoy activities like horse riding, photography and exploring the meadows. After that, you can head back to your guesthouse, have some breakfast or lunch and leave for Srinagar at around 2:00PM. You can reach Srinagar by around 5:00PM to 6:00PM, depending on traffic and road conditions.
No, you can not Speed post directly to Aru valley. The nearest post office you can get there is in Pahalgam, around 12 km far away
Activities to do in Aru Valley are :
Yes, you can do but with the requires permission. You should nto fly a drone without checking the current local rules and its important that you will get the permission first in such areas.
Yes, basic medical support is available in the Aru Valley through a Health Sub-Centre. However, there is no Primary Health Centre or Community Health Centre in the village.
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Aru Valley is around 120 km away from Srinagar.
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it is motly famous for beautiful green meadows, snow-covered mountains, pine forests and preaceful surroundings
You can reach Aru valley by reaching Srinagar and then going to Anantnag from there to Pahalgam and then to AruValley.
Keran Valley is in Anantnag District
No, Permission is not mandatory to visit Aru Valley.
Yes, Aru Valley is Safe to Visit
Yes, Aru Valley is Open for Tourists
Yes, Food is available easily in Aru Valley.
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