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Aru




Aru is a hill station situated at 2,408 m above sea level, about 107 km from Srinagar. There are stone and wood houses which make the place resemble an English hamlet. A few houses are built in the typical Gujjar-shepherd style. Tourist bungalow and 'Dhabas' are available for stay. This idyllic place facilitates trekking. You can trek for 24 km to the Kolahoi glacier at 3,200 meters. Nearest airport is Srinagar and the nearest railhead is situated in Jammu.



Updated on 23rd July, 2005
District: Anantnag

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