The Mamneth Top trek can be divided into three sections:
1 Srinagar to Dara Harwan
2 Gradual hike from Dara Harwan to Dara Top.
3 Gradual hike from Dara Top to Mamneth Campsite.
Section I: Srinagar to Dara Harwan
Altitude: 5,880 ft Trek Distance: 20 kmTrek Duration: 50 minutesGPS Coordinates of Dara Harwan: 34°10'41.48"N 74°55'13.72"E
Dara Harwan, the base of the Mamneth Top Trek, is about 20 km from Lal Chowk Srinagar and about 29 km from Srinagar International Airport.
You can take a taxi from Lal Chowk, Srinagar or from the airport to reach Dara Harwan. It will take around 50 minutes to travel to Dara Harwan from Lal Chowk by taxi. A shared taxi will cost you Rs 60 while a private taxi from Lal Chowk or Srinagar will cost between Rs.800 to Rs.1200.
Section II: Dara Harwan to Dara Top
Altitude: 6,216 ft
Trek Distance: 280 meters
Trek Duration: 30 minutes
GPS Coordinates of Dara Harwan: 34°10'41.48"N 74°55'13.72"E
GPS Coordinates of Dara Top: 34°10'35.47"N 74°55'10.43"E
Your trek begins from Dara Harwan, a village that serves as the starting point of the Mamneth Top Trek. Do note that there are no water sources during the entire duration of the trek so fill up your water bottles before you start the trek.
Begin your trek from the Scholars School. You will see a trail which ascends into the mountainside. If you are not able to find it, ask the locals about it, and they will point you in the right direction. Once you are on the rocky mud trail, follow the trail which incrementally ascends to Dara Top.
The steep ascent on the trail takes you to Dara Top where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Srinagar city. The zig-zag structure of the trail makes this manageable for fit beginners too. You will be hiking through dense bushes, some of which have thorns. Be mindful as you hike past these.The distance from the base to Dara Top is 280 meters. It will take you 30 minutes to reach the top.
Section III: Dara Top to Mamneth Top
Altitude: 7725 feet
Trek Distance: 1750 meter
Trek Duration: 2.30 hours
GPS coordinates of Dara Top : : 34°10'35.47"N 74°55'10.43"E
GPS coordinates of Mamneth Top : 34°10'38.15"N 74°56'2.24"E
Once you are at Dara Top, you will see two trails in front of you. One trail goes straight downhill and another goes left towards the mountain. Follow the mountainside trail. The trail is through the ridge and leads you to the top. The trail is now moderate in difficulty level.
As you move higher, you will enjoy a wider view of Srinagar city. The terrain is an uneven one with gently sloping grasslands and sharp rocky outcrops.
After a 30 minute hike, you will see another trail coming from Dara Base. This trail is mostly vertical and used by nomads as a shortcut. We recommend you NOT take this trail as it is very steep and has multiple tricky sections.
You will see another trail leading to the right side. Do not follow that. Follow the trail that cuts across and leads to the mountain top. This section is quite thrilling and lends an adventurous feel to the trek.
The trail becomes slippery when it rains. Make sure you wear proper trekking shoes with good grip as well as ankle support and carry a pair of good quality trekking poles.
After 50 minutes of a gradual hike on the trail, you will reach the green gully. The green gully is a section of the trail which is covered with large bushes from both sides. Once you cross the green gully, a 30-minute gentle hike will take you to the gateway of Mamneth Top.
Once at the top, walk towards the campsite point from where you will get the best views of Srinagar city.
Best Time to do Mamneth Top Trek
The best time to do the Mamneth Top Trek is from April to September.
The best months to do the Mamneth top trek are May, June, and July. During these months, nighttime visibility is high which allows you clear views of the city lights of Srinagar. Also, from May to July, the entire meadow is a carpet of green.
Before April and after September, the chances of rainfall and snowfall are high, so it is best to plan for the trek during the above mentioned months if you are new to trekking or prefer to trek under favourable weather conditions.
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