How to Reach Tulian Lake

 

This is a detailed blog about how to reach Tulian Lake. In this blog, we will also touch on some of the important points related to Tulian Lake. This lake sees a lot of tourists in the summers and a lot of campers pitch their tents beside the lake.

It is the best day hike in the Pahalgam area of Kashmir. Tulian Lake is one of the most fascinating lakes in Kashmir. It is situated near the Pahalgam area and receives a lot of hikers mostly during summers. The lake remains frozen for all of the winter and is inaccessible. 

The snow covers it all along with the trail that goes to it. The lake is in the lap of a range of mountains. It provides a fairy landscape to a hiker. This lake is wedged between Zanskar and Pir Panjal mountains. The lake has snow even during the start of the summer.

How to reach Tulian Lake 

Tulian Lake is easily accessible. From Srinagar airport, one can hire a direct cab to Pahalgam and from there one can take a cab to Baisaran from where this trek starts. One can ride a pony from Pahalgam to Baisaran. There is no rail going to Pahalgam. And the nearest airport is Srinagar Airport. Tulian Lake can be done on a pony. Hire a pony directly from Pahalgam and ride till the lake and come back on the same day. 

The base of the trek

Baisaran is the base of this trek which is 5km from Pahalgam. Baisaran is called the mini Switzerland of Kashmir. 

Altitude of the lake

The maximum altitude of the lake is 3700m above sea level 

Difficulty of the trek

The trek to Tulian Lake is a difficult one for a day trek. If you intend to do it in two days then the trek becomes moderate. It has all the ascend and then descend. It is not a normal meadow or jungle walk. 

Best time to do this trek

The best time to do the Tulian Lake trek is during summer. As it is covered in snow during winters and even during spring, the best time is the summers for this trek. So ideally you should visit this lake between July and September as these are the summer months in Kashmir. 

Weather during the trek

During summers the weather remains pleasant, and the lake has a breathtaking view. 

Is it safe to visit Tulian Lake? 

It is safe to go to this lake. Plenty of tourists visit this lake every year and camp there.

Duration of the trek

The ideal duration of the trek is for two days. You can complete it in one day as well but that will make the hike a difficult one. Tulian Lake can be reached by pony. Hire a pony near Baisaran or direct from Pahalgam to reach the lake.

Is the lake frozen?

Tulian Lake remains frozen only during winters. During summers it is open and quite colorful. 

What is an equally beautiful lake in Pahalgam?

After Tulian Lake the most visited lake is Sheshnag Lake, which is also towards the Pahalgam side of Kashmir.

Can we camp near the lake?

It is a mesmerizing experience to camp near the lake? Pitch your tents near the lake, enjoy the starry night with a bonfire and delicious Kashmiri cuisines.

Do we need any permission for the trek to Tulian Lake? 

As of now, no permission is needed for the trek, however, always ask your local travel agent or guide before going for the trek. 

Which is the best company to book for Tulian Lake Trek?

Many local companies arrange for Tulian Lake Trek and one of them is Cliffhangers India.