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.
Tulian Lake at a Glance#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -20° - -9° | -14° | 67 mm | overcast | 73% | 0.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Poor | -19° - -8° | -13° | 69 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Poor | -15° - -3° | -12° | 83 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Poor | -7° - 2° | -5° | 74 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Acceptable | -1° - 8° | 1° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 3° - 13° | 7° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.2h |
| July | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 54 mm | overcast | 73% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.0h |
| August | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 47 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.5 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.2h |
| September | Good | 3° - 13° | 7° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | -3° - 7° | 1° | 28 mm | some cloud | 58% | 1.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | -10° - 1° | -4° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 1.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Poor | -16° - -5° | -11° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 1.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.8h |