Dharamshala Trip Overview
One of the nicest and also a little bit more challenging trek in the area of Daramshala.
The 5-day trek starts directly in Mcleod Ganj itself. With a guide, cook, and porters you will trek up all the way to the 4342m Indrahar Pass and cross over from the Kangra Valley to the Chamba Valley.
On the last day, we have an 8-hour transfer back to Mcleod Ganj.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Dharamshala, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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One of the nicest and also a little bit more challenging trek in the area of Daramshala.
The 5-day trek starts directly in Mcleod Ganj itself. With a guide, cook, and porters you will trek up all the way to the 4342m Indrahar Pass and cross over from the Kangra Valley to the Chamba Valley.
On the last day, we have an 8-hour transfer back to Mcleod Ganj.
Itinerary
Day 1: Mcleod Ganj (1800m) – Triund (2900m)
Pass By: Triund Hill, Top floor Main bus stand , Mcleodganj, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala 176219 India
Today we have a slightly longer climb ahead of us. It goes to the famous high pasture Triund. A well-developed path leads us through flowering rhododendron forests and pine forests to Triund. With an amazing view into the Kangra valley and we pitch our tents.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 2: Triund – Lahesh Cave (3550m)
Pass By: Trail to Lahesh Caves, Illaqa, Himachal Pradesh 176219, India
A steady ascent leads us to the forest border and on to rocky terrain to the famous Lahesh cave in which we will spend the night today.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 3: Lahesh Cave – Indrahar Pass (4342m) – Chata (3700m)
Pass By: Indrahar Pass, Dhauladhar range, Kangra 176219 India
Today we have a long and challenging day of trekking ahead of us: we will cross the 4300m high Inderhara Pass and even trek over snowfields. For this, we will start in the early morning hours. A steep ascent leads us up to the pass. After enjoying the view at sunrise, we go down on the other side. It is a long but exciting descent over snow bridges, green meadows and along clear streams. Here we meet no human soul and set up our camp in Chata, a green meadow.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 4: Chata – Kwarsi (2730m)
Pass By: Chamba, Chamba, Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh
It goes downhill steadily: We cross a river and later hike through deep forest to the remote tribal village of Kwarsi near which we set up our tents. We enjoy the hospitality of the villagers and get a little insight into their mountain life.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We stay in tents
Day 5: Kwarsi – Lamu (1700m) – Drive back to Mcleod Ganand (8 hour drive)
Pass By: McLeod Ganj, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
Before we leave the village of Kwarsi, we visit the Shiva Temple. Then we set off for the last stage of the day: Lamu. From here a taxi picks us up and takes us to Mcleod Ganj.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
