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Kangan to Aru traverse via Sanamus pass.

Traversing the sindh and lidder river valleys. The goal was to complete the circuit within 24 hours. Started early in the morning from Sur Pharao kangan towards the Sanamus valley, crossed the Sanamus pass (3900m), explored hoksar lake and two water bodies. l then proceeded further towards sundarsar, zajimarg valley amd crosses another 4000m pass from where we saw the beautiful Tarsar lake. And then descend down to Lidderwath and finally to Aru. We completed this trek within 16hours, visited 3 alpine tarns, crossed two 4000m passes and a total distance of about 40kms. Ye

Hiking Difficult

Distance
43 km
Ascent
2.6 km
Descent
2.2 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
2 km
High Point
4 km
Gradient
16˚
Kangan to Aru traverse via Sanamus pass. Map

Traversing the sindh and lidder river valleys. The goal was to complete the circuit within 24 hours. Started early in the morning from Sur Pharao kangan towards the Sanamus valley, crossed the Sanamus pass (3900m), explored hoksar lake and two water bodies. l then proceeded further towards sundarsar, zajimarg valley amd crosses another 4000m pass from where we saw the beautiful Tarsar lake. And then descend down to Lidderwath and finally to Aru. We completed this trek within 16hours, visited 3 alpine tarns, crossed two 4000m passes and a total distance of about 40kms. Ye

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and October

Features

  • Alpine
  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Water features
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation

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