Pahalgam – Aru valley is a tourist spot. It is approximately 12 km from Pahalgam, and 11 km upstream from the River Lidder. It is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake, famous for its scenic meadows, lakes, and mountains. The village is located on the left bank of the River Aru, which is a tributary of the River Lidder.