Tulian Lake
Lake High-altitude glacial lake in Kashmir Himalaya
High-altitude lake near Pahalgam reached by trekking from Aru; trekkers visit for alpine meadows, mountain views and pony rides on approach trails.
How to Get to Tulian Lake #
Access to high-altitude lakes in the Pir Panjal typically starts from towns such as Pahalgam or Anantnag; from Srinagar it is a multi-hour drive followed by local foot trails. Most visitors hire local guides or join organized treks from nearby base towns to reach Tulian Lake due to variable mountain trails and weather.
Tips for Visiting Tulian Lake #
- Start early - the alpine basin gets clear light in the morning and afternoon storms can roll in quickly.
- Hire a local guide from nearby towns (e.g., Pahalgam or Srinagar) familiar with current conditions and shepherd trails.
- Respect local grazing lands and seasonal shepherd camps; ask before traversing private or communally used pastures.
Best Time to Visit Tulian Lake #
High-altitude lakes in Jammu & Kashmir are most accessible in summer (June-September) when snow has retreated and shepherd trails are passable.
Weather & Climate near Tulian Lake #
Tulian Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (585 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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