Now the easiest approach to Tarsar Marsar is from Aru valley which is ahead of Pahalgam. There is no other way to reach basecamp Aru than via Pahalgam route. There is a different trail covering Tarsar Marsar lakes bypassing Aru. Although Gagangir–Basmai Pass (lake),Satlanjan, Tarsar, Marsar, Sonmasti, Sumbhal trail is longer and is considerably harder than our regular Tarsar Marsar route.