What is Aru Valley?
[[File:AruDuotone.jpg|thumb|View of the Aru Valley]] The '''Aru Valley''' is in the southern area of [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. At a distance of 12 km from [[Pahalgam]], the valley is known for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains. It is also the base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The Overa-Aru [[Biosphere reserve|Biosphere Reserve]] of around 511 [[Square kilometre|Km²]] is also the home for several rare and [[endangered species]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aru Valley – Tourism Development Authority|url=http://tdapahalgam.org/en/aru-valley/|access-date=2021-09-02|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-09-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902154637/http://tdapahalgam.org/en/aru-valley/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Aru Valley enriches the glory of Jammu and Kashmir tourism by being the starting point of trekking expeditions to Kolahoi Glacier and Sonmarg. Apart from the trekkers, the village also caters to the skiing desires of tourists who love to visit the place during winters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Incredible India {{!}} Aru Valley|url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/pahalgam/aru-valley.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=www.incredibleindia.org|archive-date=2021-09-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902154637/https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/pahalgam/aru-valley.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The location of the village among the grasslands, make this place a tourist delight. It is reachable by walking along a mountain path. The village also serves as the start point for trekking to Kolahoi glacier. Another long trek for the serious trekker is to Sonmarg, which can be covered in 3 days! Besides, the valley is also known to be a good site for camping. == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Geography of Kashmir]] [[Category:Valleys]] {{multistub|geo|Asia}}