We visited there on 22nd April 2025. The day when pahelgam terror attack took place. This is an offbeat place of kashmir. Beautiful waterfalls surrounded by beautiful nature. I dont know when kashmir will be peaceful again and tourists will start visiting kashmir again. Whenever everything will be normal on the way from Srinagar to Pahelgam you can visit this place.

Aharbal Waterfall – The Niagara of Kashmir Aharbal Waterfall is one of the most mesmerizing and powerful natural wonders in Kashmir. Often called the "Niagara of Kashmir," this waterfall cascades down with immense force through lush pine forests and rocky terrain, creating a thunderous yet soothing sound that stays with you long after you leave. The scenic drive to Aharbal is filled with beauty—rolling meadows, charming villages, and panoramic views. Once there, the view of the roaring water plunging into a deep gorge is simply breathtaking. The surrounding greenery and tranquil atmosphere make it a perfect escape for nature lovers and photographers alike. Less crowded and still raw in beauty, Aharbal offers both adventure and peace. Whether you want to admire the falls, enjoy a picnic nearby, or take in the natural charm—it’s a must-visit spot in Kashmir. Highly recommended for a day trip that combines thrill, tranquility, and natural beauty.

Aharbal Waterfall is one of the most beautiful spots I’ve visited in Kashmir. The water drops with a powerful roar into a deep gorge, surrounded by tall pine trees and peaceful hills. It’s easy to reach, with proper paths and viewpoints that make it safe and enjoyable for all ages. The sound of the water, the fresh air, and the natural beauty all around make it a perfect day trip. There are a few local stalls nearby for tea and snacks too. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a silent and scenic escape!

Visited this place with my family. The drive is a good 1.5 hours n 70km from Srinagar. Also known as the Niagra Falls of India . On the way, we stopped at the dense fir n pine Forest n apple orchards. The river that the waterfall is on is known by a few different names like Veshu River, Veshaw River, or Veshaw Nallah. Once the water of the river freezes in the winter season, the waterfall starts to look even more beautiful. Also, when driving towards the falls you come across the beautiful yellow mustard flower fields which are soothing to the eye. At Aharbal you need to take a Rs 15/- ticket to enter. There are ice cream and eatry shops in the garden area. There is also ample parking area. We enjoyed our time here n it was well worth the drive.

Wonderful experience we just saw it from the roadside because it is closed the trekking way to go down at the view point so we got a good view from the above from the road. I'll share the videos. 🫡👍🏻

Aharbal Waterfall, known as the “Niagara of Kashmir,”is a stunning natural spot located about 70 km from Srinagar. it is a beautiful, less-crowded spot surrounded by pine forests and mountains. The river plunges into a deep gorge, creating stunning views. It’s perfect for nature lovers, photography, and peaceful picnics. Simple facilities are available, but carrying essentials is better. Best time to visit is May to October.

A very good place for a journey, pure scenic beauty with fresh water flowing from waterfall

Tarsar Lake in Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. The trek to reach it is a bit tough, but totally worth it. The blue water, green meadows, and peaceful silence all around make you feel like you’re in a dream. At night, the stars above the lake are magical. The path is not too crowded, so you really get to enjoy nature. If you love mountains, camping, and quiet places, you’ll love this. I’ll always remember how calm and happy I felt there. A hidden gem for nature lovers and trekkers!

The way to this beautiful lake is from the Aru valley. It is part of the twin lake treks of Tarsar Marsar Lake, Royal Basmai Lake, Kolhai Mount combination.. Had been on a 15 day trek to Tarsar Marsar,. This is an ideal trek  for beginners . If weather supports you, then the scenery all along the way is spectacular. Tarsar lake will take your breath away. It is awesome. It is pristine. It is blue....oh so blue. Felt so alive being there. Would love to go again.

Keep aside all these photos and reviews, when you actually see the lake all of this will not justify the beauty of this lake. On trek day 3 we reached here to witness the most beautiful lake with beautiful mountain ranges, vast meadows and beautiful kashmiri people. You can’t resist this place, with each passing time you want more of it. Relax yourself by jus sitting lake side. Explore going around it. Its a 2 km lake. Each side show you a different angle. One with snow peak mountain far way. One mountain for marsar lake another for sundarsar. Climb the top for to see its beauty.

No matter how beautifully you capture the photos of this lake, none of them will do justice to the real beauty. The almond-shaped lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Himalayan region. We were a group of 10 friends from Kashmir University South Campus MSc. Mathematics batch 2019. We started our three day trek on Saturday September 18 2021 from Aru Pahalgam, it took us 2½ hours to reach lidderwath and we set up our camps there. Next day on 19 September we started further trekking at 7 am from lidderwath and reached this beautiful lake at 11am. After eating some food we decided to trek further to the top to get the whole view of Tarsar lake and some views of Marsar lake. It took us 1 hour and 10 minutes to the top and after reaching there we took some photographs. Surprisingly some mobile phones got the signal in Jio and we made few calls to our family and close ones. We'd to reach back to lidderwath so we started to decend, it took us half an hour to reach back to Tarsar camping site and extra 3 hours to the lidderwath camping site. It was and amazing and memorable, we were not equipped with useful trekking equipments and enough food. But all the boys pushed themselves beyond limit and we made the whole trek from lidderwath to Tarsar top and back within 10 hours. I would like to mention the names of my friends who were the part of this trek. Asif Ahmad, Umar Shah, Parvaiz Koli(the most energetic and active person), Majid Shahzad, Samiullah (Sameer), Aabid Ahmad, Aijaz Ahmad ( ist among all to reach Tarsar 30 minutes before), Towkeer Gani Rather, Nisar Ahmad & me ( Shoaib Muzaffer). I'll miss you all guys. Hope to se you on another trek next year.

Top Things to Do at Tarsar Lake PhotographySightseeingCampingSpotting a variety of birdsTrekking Best Time to Visit Tarsar Lake July to September is the best time to visit Tarsar Lake. How to Reach Tarsar Lake? To reach Tarsar Lake, you will have to take a trek whose route starts from Aru Valley, continues to Lidderwat Valley and crosses Shekhawas Mountains before coming to an end at the lake. About Tarsar Lake in Pahalgam, Kashmir Tarsar Lake, located in Aru in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, is surrounded by meadows dotted with conifer trees, mountains and gorgeous views of snowcapped peaks. It is separated from its sister lake, Marsar, by a mountain with a peak elevation of 4000 meters. An interesting fact about the lake is that it changes its colours throughout the day, depending on the sun’s angle during sunrise & sunset. The lake can only be visited during the summer, which is great because you get to spot a variety of birds like black bulbul, bar-headed geese, high-flying coughs and Himalayan golden eagles. You can also enjoy its absolutely peaceful environment & enchanting beauty.

Tarsar and Marsar lakes are called twin sister's according to a mythology. This place is famous among hikers and trekkers. The trek originates from Aru Valley in Pahalgam and the base camp for this trek is lidderwat that is some 12kms or 3 and a half hours walk from Aru. In Day 2 you can hike till sekwaas and camp there. And finally on day 3 you will be able to see Tarsar lake. One can cross over the ridge to find the Marsar lake. If weather permits one can also explore the sonsar lake that is around the corner and can trek via zajmarg valley back to sekwaas. This place offers extreme locations and breath taking beauty.

The Tarsar Lake is dominated by the peaks of the Kolahoi mountain some 20 km to the east. The lake is separated by a mountain with a minimum peak elevation of 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) from another lake of the same nature known as Marsar Lake, which is in the vicinity of Dachigam National Park Together these two lakes are referred to as the twin sisters The 16th-century Kashmiri ruler Yusuf Shah Chak mentioned the twin lakes in his poetry, writing to his beloved: When I remember the two tresses of the comely beloved, Tears begin to flow from my eyes like streams from Tarsar and Marsar The Tarsar Lake is drained by an outlet stream which falls into the Lidder River at Lidderwat, 15 km to the east. Being the nearest seasonal settlement, Lidderwat is located on the trek route to the lake from Aru, Pahalgam. The Marsar Lake on the other hand drains out and flows in the opposite direction of the Tarsar Lake During the winter, the Tarsar Lake freezes and is covered by heavy snow; it has floating ice even in the summer. The basin of the lake is surrounded by a sheet of alpine flowers. The geum, blue poppy, potentilla and gentian are relatively common. Hedysarum flowers are found in late spring throughout the area around the lake During summer there are breeding colonies of migratory birds, including bar-headed geese, lammergeyers, high-flying choughs, Himalayan golden eagles, cinnamon sparrows and black bulbuls. The basin of Tarsar and the adjoining Dachigam National Park constitute one of the most important habitats of the Kashmir stag (hangul), ibex, musk deer, snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear and in the higher reaches, the golden marmot.

Historic jamia from the time of Mughals .. believed to be built by King Aurangazeb

One gets peace of mind at historical Jamia masjid shopian.

This is the most peaceful place in shopian town

A look at it gives feeling of relaxation. Very beautifully designed. People believe that Shah-e-Hamdhan laid it's foundation

Jamia masjid located in main market. The Jamia Masjid Shopian is constructed before decades with great design

just a historical place.. with amazing ambience like it should be at a place of worship.

I loved this place because here I worship my Allah.