Mahadev Peak is a

mountain peak A summit is a point on a surface that is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. The topographic terms acme, apex, peak (mountain peak), and zenith are synonymous. The term (mountain top) is generally used only for a ...

in the vicinity of

New Theed New Theed is a notified area in Srinagar city known for its historical significance and natural surroundings. Location It is located about 20km from Srinagar city center. It is a well-known tourist attraction within the city. The gateway t ...

in Srinagar District of Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir. It is part of the Zabarwan Range. It is visible in most parts of

Srinagar Srinagar (English: , ) is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natu ...

city. It is also known as the peak of Srinagar. It is covered with snow for almost half of the year. The

Tarsar The Tarsar Lake or Tar Sar is an almond-shaped, oligotrophic alpine lake situated in between Sindh and Lidder valleys. On its west side lies Dachigam National Park, and on its south side lies Tral. The shortest route for reaching it, is from Su ...

and Marsar lakes lie on the eastern side of this mountain. Other than Mahadev peak, places like Mamneth, Astanmarg, Ledwas, Burzwas, are well known among the trekkers.

Route

It can be climbed through Faqir Gujri, near Scholars' School, Dara Theed Harwan. The trek can be both a day trek as well as a night trek with a night stay at Ledwas. The trek has moderate difficulty. We have to cross several small streams on our way to Ledwas, which is always enjoyable. Nomads can be seen grazing the cattle with their horses carrying essentials.

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{{Kashmir Valley Mountains of Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar district

Route

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