Duration: 10 Days 9 Nights
Foothills Trek with Indrahar Pass – Mcleodganj
Within the vast, stunning Dhauladhar mountains of the Himalayas, Indrahar Pass is like a secret gateway. At 4350 meters above sea level, it is located close to the serene Himachal Pradesh town of Dharamshala. This pass, which rises from 2874 meters to 4350 meters, resembles a line drawn between the districts of Kangra and Chamba.
Starting in the little village of Mcleodganj, which is located just outside of Dharamshala, the journey takes you all the way up to Indrahar Pass. You will travel past well – known locations including Triund, Laka Glacier, and Lahesh Caves. However, be advised that walking over those Dhauladhar ridges is not a simple task!
Despite following a path that the Gaddi shepherds use to reach their summer pastures in the upper Ravi Valley and Lahaul, the hike to Indrahar Pass is not an easy one. It takes a lot of uphill walking, occasionally over difficult terrain, to reach Indrahar Pass. From the summit, visitors may enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-capped Pir Panjal Range to the north, the holy Mani Mahesh Kailash peak to the south, and the Indian plains to the south. You feel like you’re on top of the world!
Tour Highlights
- Admire the breathtaking view of the 14,245-foot-tall Dhauladhar range.
- While travelling to Indrahar Pass, take some amazing photos of the primitive Lahesh Caves.
- On this incredible Indrahar Pass hike, take in the expansive views of Dhauladhar and other Himalayan peaks.
- One can catch a view of well-known peaks like Arthur’s Seat (4525m) and Moon Peak (4666m).
- Experience the breathtaking Indrahar Pass trek’s extras, the interesting Himalayan peaks.
- Go on the exciting Indrahar Pass Trek with a knowledgeable and amiable guide.
- April through November is the ideal time to visit. The range of temperatures is 12 to 18 degrees Celsius. The temperature drops to between minus two and six degrees Celsius at night.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrive New Delhi - Pathankot By Train
Arrive New Delhi, pick-up by our representative & transfer to Hotel & relax. In the late evening transfer to Railway station to board overnight train for Pathankot. O/n in Train.
Day 2 - Pathankot - Dharamsala (85 Km / 2 Hrs Drive)
Morning arrive at Pathankot Railway station, pick-up by our representative & drive to Dharamsala. On arrival check into the hotel & relax. Afternoon enjoy the sightseeing of Dharamsala including McLeod Ganj, the home of his holiness Dalai Lama. Later visit the other temples, Tibetan Library, Museum & market. O/n in Hotel.
Day 3 - Mcleod Ganj – Satobari - Kareri (1900 M) 5 Hours Walk
Morning after breakfast drive 5 kms to reach the starting point of the trek, Satobari. It is downhill walk through the pine forest for about two hours from Satobari to Ghera Village. Enroute we visit Barnet village. At Ghera we cross a small stream over an improvised bridge to start our ascent to Kareri village. Camp outside the village near a small fresh water stream. Kareri is a gaddi traibal village with about 40-50 houses. O/n in Camp.
Day 4 - Kareri Village - Bahl Village (1900m) 13 Kms / 5-6 Hours Walk
Gradual walk for two hours takes us to Rawa village, situated on the bank of Rawa river. Enroute we cross Khari Bahi village. From Rawa it is steep ascent for about three hours to Bahl Village. Camp near a small stream. The area is rich of beautiful Himalayan birds. O/n in Camp.
Day 5 - Bahl - Triund (2870m) 12 Kms / 4-5 Hours Walk
We reach Triund, an alpine meadow perched on a ridge, after a steep climb through a mixed forest of aok, rhododendron, and cedar trees. From here, we have excellent up-close views of the Kangra Valley on one side and the Dhauladhar Alps on the other. O/n in the camp.
Day 6 - Triund – Kunal Pathri- Laka Got (3200m) - Laka Got 7 Kms
The purpose of this brief phase is to let the body adjust to the sudden increase in altitude. Following breakfast, we continue walking up to Khabrotu, from whence we will take a side walk to a tiny temple perched atop a hill. Proceed to Laka Got, an alpine meadow located at the nose of a tiny glacier known as Laka glacier, after returning to Khabrotu. From February to June, the glacier is covered with snow, and as soon as the monsoon season arrives, it begins to recede. For all shepherds and hikers crossing the Inderhara pass into the Chamba valley, Laka Got serves as a makeshift camp. O/n in the camp.
Day 7 - Laka Got - Inderhara Pass (4300m) - Laka Got
This is one of the most beautiful and adventurous day of the trek. We leave after an early breakfast. It is steep ascent over a ridge for about three to four hours to the top of the pass. During early summer(April to June) we have to walk on the snow and ice to reach the top of the pass. Good waterproof shoes that can fit crampons on are necessary to walk on the snow and ice. Early start is important in order to get to the pass before the clouds come up. During post monsson there is now snow on the trail. From the pass we have beautiful views of the peaks of cental Himalayas on one side and kangra valley on the other. We spend some time at the pass and then descend down to the camp at Laka got. O/n in Camp.
Day 8 - Laka Got - Bhagsu Nag - Mcleod Ganj
We arrive in Laheta, a summer settlement for the Gaddi tribe, after roughly two hours of walking downhill across a grassy ridge. It takes an additional hour to descend steeply from Laheta to the Churan River waterfall, which is close to Bhagsu Nag hamlet. Have lunch beside the waterfall. Walk two kilometres to Mcleod Ganj after lunch.The journey comes to an end.After that, take a car to Dharamsala and check into your accommodation.
Day 9 - Dharamsala - Amritsar (190 Km / About 5 Hrs Drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Amritsar. Its name derives from the name of the pool around the Golden Temple and means “holy pool of nectar”. On arrival check into the hotel & relax. Afternoon drive about 30 Km to Wagha Border (Indo-Pak Border) & enjoy flag ceremony. Later return to hotel. O/n in Hotel.
Day 10 - Amritsar - Delhi By Train
Visit the Golden Temple in Sunrise early in the morning. Later, have breakfast at the hotel. After that, go to the Jaliawala Bagh, which was constructed as a memorial to the thousands of people killed in one of the bloodiest events during the Indian freedom fight. You may also visit other Hindu temples and the Summer Palace museum. After that, proceed to the train station to take the Delhi train. Our representative will pick you up at the train station when you arrive in Delhi and take you to the international airport to catch your flight back.