It was an unfortunate that Kashmir Treks were suspended in 2025 season due to terrorist attack on innocent Indian’s in Phelgam, which did not only affect Kashmir but the entire world, a cruelty on Humanity, we at Trekup India had strongly stand with the victims and the locals and provided full support and cooperation to the Trekkers who all had booked Trek in Kashmir with Trekup India such as Kashmir Great Lakes, Tar Sar Marsar, all trekkers booked were provided either full amount Vouchers, or trekkers were shifted to other treks in India such as Pin Bhaba Trek, Hampta Pass Trek, Valley of Flowers Treks.
Kashmir Treks After Season's Pause - Nature at Its Best for Adventure Lovers
As there has been one season gap in the mountains and valley of Kashmir and the nature has taken its time to revived much prettier, It’s Charms has gone beyond its beauty. Either Kashmir Great Lakes Trek or Tar Sar Marsar Trek, they have much more to offer beyond its mystical Alpine Lakes, Vast Meadows, Charming Mountains and Peaks
, tough yet lovely passes, the stary milky ways, the shepherds and their sheep’s. The Treks in Kashmir has always overfilled our soul and mind with its memories and beauty and certainly its once a life time Experience to go on trek in Kashmir.
Official Update on Kashmir Treks -2026
The Trekup India team has been in continuous touch with J&K Tourism Department, Local Administration and with local operating union in Kashmir, below are latest developments or your understanding and knowledge.
1. Status from Local Administration
In discussion with Administration, so, far there are only some selected few tourist spots that are open for tourism activities, however there is still restriction on high altitude Adventure activities which also includes Trekking to Kashmir Great lakes, Tarsar Marsar etc. To be honest and provide more clarity there is no clarity on operation of this treks in 2026, the only raise of hope is that slowly opening tourist spots in Kashmir for Tourism Activities and hopefully there is an expectation that in 2026 it may operate, subject to clearance from Central and State Government.
2. ATOAI Convention in Srinagar in December 2026
In View of promoting Tourism to Valley for Adventure sports, Adventure Tour Operator Association of India (ATOAI) recently organised its 17th Annual Convention in Srinagar Kashmir and we are sure and hopeful that after ATOAI Convention along with hundred of operators from all round the country, this will give a boost to tourism ad government will reconsider opening of high altitude treks in the region.
3. Successful Operation of Amarnath Yatra in 2025
Despite the valley remained closed for tourism, still Central and State Government successfully and safely operated Amarnath Yatra, this operation again raised a hope of safe conduct of tourism activities in the valley, to inform all trekkers that so far all plans of tourism in designated spots have been safely organized.
Considering all above key factors and safe conduct of all tourism activities in Jammu and Kashmir, we and all other operators of High altitude Treks in Kashmir are hopeful that 2026 may remains open for Adventure lover.
Current Update on Booking of Kashmir Great lakes and Tarsar Marsar 2026
Trekup India have open its dates and booking for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek and Tarsar Marsar Trek for 2026, therefore all interested trekkers may please go ahead and book your slots, you may visit this link for book your seats.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek: – Book Now
Tarsar Marsar Trek: –Book Now
Note: Trekup India takes limited batch size in a particular batch, therefor pre booking of seats are mandatory for your preferred date.
What if in 2026 High Altitude treks are NOT open by the government:-
1. Get 100% Cash Refund
Trekker will be eligible to get 100% Cash refund in case the Government does not open the treks in Kashmir.
2. Leisure Tour Option (Kashmir / Ladakh)
Trekup India will be happy to operate a leisure tour for respective batch (we will work out a feasible itinerary and competitive rates, interested Trekker can continue with leisure Trip with us).
3. If Treks are open the cancellation will be as per Trekup India standard cancellation policy
Expert Advise for Planning
- At present you are requested to please only book your trek slot to reserve your seat.
- Don’t book your flight this early wait for some time (if booking flight make sure to book only one way and not return and ensure to book flexi fare/ refundable fare)
- This early do not start purchasing your trek gears.
- Final notification from Administration is expected to be released by End April to Mid May 2026 (Either the Trek will open or will it still remain restricted).Stay updated with Trekup India for all updates and news on Kashmir Trek for 2026.
Operations Manager
Nanda Rawat holds a Master’s degree in Tourism & Hospitality and brings over 16 years of experience in adventure and leisure travel. He has led multiple Himalayan expeditions, contributed to ATOAI, and is trained in first aid by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. A strong supporter of sustainable and ethical tourism, he plays a key role at Trekup India. Write to him at: nanda@trekupindia.com
