Best trekking tours in Himachal pardesh

 Best trekking tours in Himachal pardesh

TREKKING ROUTE NO.;-1

DHARAMSALA / PALAMPUR / BAIJNATH / BARABHANGAL

VIA THAMSAR JOT 4710MTS – 6DAYS

{ THERE ARE TWO ADVISABLE ROUTES TO BARA BHANGAL }

 

1^ST DAY ; - DHARAMSALA / PALAMPUR / BAIJNATH TO BIR KHAS {1600MTS- 65/25/10KMS }

By bus , palampur is  delightful place in the main kangra valley  surrounded on all sides by tea gardens. Neugal khad is an aweinspiring chasm. There is a tea factory and Tibetan camps at bir. Baijnath is famous for ancient shiva temple.

2^ND DAY ;- BIR KHAS – RAJGUNDHA { 2520 MTS ….15KMS}

BIR – BILLING -9KMS ; BILLING – RAJGUNDHA -6KMS.

Billing 2600mts is the venue of the hang gliding competition in kangara valley.

3^RD DAY ; RAJGUNDHA – PALCHAK DEOTA  2730MTS -9KMS

Good camping ground. The route is dotted with tea shops – only in season.

4^TH DAY ; - PALCHAK DEOTA -  PANHARDU GOT 400MTS – 9KMS

Cross over the thamsar jot 4665mts, an exhilarating view of kangra valley and glimpses of magnificent peaks in wonder, lahaul &  ladakh  area are obtainable.

5^TH DAY ;- PANHARDU GOT- BHARPAL GOT 3940MTS – THAMSAR JOT 4710 MTS …- 6KMS

This is a gradual pass and can be covered easily. This pass divides chhota bhangal and bara bhangal.

6^TH DAY ;- THAMSAR JOT – BARA BHANGAL 2541 MTS …-15KMS

Bara bhangal with an area of 290sq miles has only one village at the lowest point at 2,575 metres of the valley, inhabited by kanet families of gaddi tribe. From three side of the valley rises snow peaks ranging  from 5151  to 6060mts . it is the junction for three most important treks leading to chamba, dharamsala and manali.

TREKKING  ROUTE NO ,;- 2

DHARAMSALA / PALAMPUR / BAIJNATH – BARA BHANGAL

Via barla jot 4931mts – 6DAYS

1^ST DAY ;-  dharamshala / palampur / baijnath to bir khas 1600mts ….65/25/10 kms

2^ND DAY ;- bir khas – rajgundha 2520mts ….14kms

4^TH DAY ;-  palchak deota – panhardu got  4000mts ….9kms

Upto panhardu got route follows as in  trek no. 1 . then on 5^th day turn to the right.

5^TH DAY ;- panhardu – alyas 3750mts …..16kms

Route passes over tarnel got and descends along pandoh nullah upto alyas.

6^TH DAY ;- alyas – bara bhangal 2541mts

Route follows down , along the stream through different terrain, dense forests and later green fields upto bara bhangal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO . 3

BARA BHANGAL 2541 .MTS –MANALI 2050 .MTS

Via  thamsar jot 4710mts. And kaliheyani pass 4670 .mts.  – 7days

1^ST DAY ;-  bara bhangal – sukhapaharh 3000.mts …..14kms

It is a gradual ascent.

2^ND DAY ;- sukhapaharh – lambapaharh 3150.mts ….12kms

Easy trek over boulders, snow and ice patches.

3^RD DAY ;- LAMBAPAHARH – GWARI 3700.MTS …….12KMS

Gradual ascent.

4^TH DAY ;-  gwari – shangor 3560.mts ……11kms

Ascent to kaliheyani pass 4770 mts  - black glacier and descent over to glacier.

5^TH DAY ;- shangor – raili 3360.mts …..8kms

It is a gradual ascent. You may further continue to sangchur another 13kms, the same day.

6^TH DAY ;- RAILI – SANGCHUR 2850.MTS ….13KMS

There are remains of an old fort.

7^TH DAY ;- sangchur – manali 2550 .mts …….12kms

It is a steep down ward trek, up to manali town .

 

 

 

 

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO . 4

BARABHANGAL 2541. MTS – MANALI 2050. MTS

Via phulan got 4000,mts and manali pass 4877. Mts  6 DAYS

1^ST DAY ;-  BARA BHANGAL –KUARI GOT SPRING 4063.MTS ……14KMS

Trek follows ravi river and ascends gradually upto kuari got, camp near the spring.

2^ND DAY ;- KUARI GOT – PHULAN GOT 4040.MTS …….7KMS

Ascent karu glacier and follow ravi river down to phulan got. This trek route is devoid of any inhabitation except shepherds  who are in the valley from mid – june to early September.

3^RD DAY ;- PHULAN GOT – CAMPSITE AT TANTAGIRI GLACIER 4840 .MTS……..6.5KMS

Follow ravi river to tantagiri nullah and ascent to the campsite at the tantagiri glacier, just above subsidiary pass and one can have a view of peaks all  around including indrasan 6220 .mts, deo tibba 6000.mts and hanuman tibba . very tough day.

4^TH DAY ;- CAMPSITE OVER MANALI PASS 4877.MTS – RANI SUI 4200.MTS

Very tough but rewarding day. Ups-upto manali pass, then following manaslu nullah, camp on the ridge at rani sui. Very good view of indrasan 6220,mts deo tibba 6000.mts and hanuman tibba.

This place has got a legendary story that one of the queens of local raja gave birth to a son at this height, on the way to bara bhangal and his son later on ruled kullu and upper  kangra for more than 200years.

There are two trekking routes to manali from rani sui.

TREK ROUTE { A}

5^TH DAY ;- RANI SUI – LAMA DUGH 3380.MTS …..5KMS

6^TH DAY ;- LAMA DUGH –MANALI 2050.MTS ……7KMS

After traversing into flower filled alpine and descending on left through thick deodar forest arrive at dhoongri, the site of hadimba devi temple and then down to manali.

TREK ROUTE { B}

RANI SUI – BHOGI THATCH 2800.MTS  -KALATH – MANALI

5^TH DAY ;- RANI SUI – BHOGI THATCH 2800.MTS ……6KMS

Beautiful grazing ground of the  alpine SCENERYand one can have the glimpse of whole kullu valley from this place.

6^TH DAY ;- BHOGI THATCH – KALATH 1800.MTS……12KMS

Kalath is situated on kullu- manali national highway on the right bank of river beas . this is an insignificant hemlet with few houses and shops and 8kms down  manali. There is one hot –water spring, the water is little sour, has temperature of 104 f. from kalath one can drive to manali the same day.

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 5

BARA BHANGAL 2541.MTS – MANALI 2050.MTS

Via tentu pass 4096.mts –beas kund 3540.mts

Dhundi 2640.mts – solang nullah 2480.mts

6 days

1^ST DAY;- BARA BHANGAL 2541.MTS – KUARI GOT SPRING 4063.MTS …..14KMS

Trek follows ravi river and ascends gradually upto kuari got. Camp near the spring.

2^ND DAY ;- KUARI GOT – BALU GOT 3890.MTS ……….8KMS

From here the vegetation is similar to that of lahaul valley, for another two days.

3^RD DAY;- BALU GOT – CAMPSITE 4640.- 4850.MTS BELOW TENTU PASS 4996.MTS ..8KMS

4^TH DAY ;- CAMPSITE – BEAS KUND 3540.MTS …..5KMS

A strenuous day oer ice gully and moraine. The pass is heavily glaciated. From here one can see into both the valleys of kullu and bara bhangal. A good view of hanuman tibba.beas kund is a lovely alpine plateau, on one side of which is a small holy lake in which rishi vyas used to bathe.

5^TH DAY ;- BEAS KUND – SOLANG NULLAH  2500.MTS ….15KMS

Walk down the beas river over moraine through grassland and finally to the hut in deodar forest at solang nullah.

6^TH DAY ;- SOLANG NULLAH – MANALI 2050.MTS …..13KMS

Solang is a most enchanting , glaciated valley which has been mentioned and visited by European trekkers as early as 1870. At this place are located the mountain huts with indoor sleeping capacity for 80 people . the old remnants of once the glaciated lake are clearly visible.

In winter this place is used as nursery ski runs for beginners . the water –mills are  spread throughout the banks of river . walk down to manali village, visit sage manu temple and then to manali.

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 6

BARA BHANGAL 2541.MTS – MANALI 2050.MTS

Via tentu pass 4996.mts – beas kund 3540.mts

Dhundi 2840.mts – solang valley 2480.mts

6days

1^st day ;- bara bhangal 2541.mts – kuari got spring 4063.mts ……14kms

TREK FOLLOWS RAVI RIVER AND ASCENDS GRADUALLY UPTO KUARI GOT. CAMP NEAR THE SPRING.

2^nd day ;- kuari got – balu got 3890.mts …..8kms

From here, the vegetation is similar to that of lahaul valley, for another two days.

3^RD DAY ;- BALU GOT – CAMPSITE 4640 -4850.MTS BELOW TENTU PASS 4996.MTS ….8KMS

4^TH DAY ;- CAMPSITE – BEAS KUND 3540.MTS ……5KMS

 A strenuous day over ice gully and moraine.  The pass is heavily glaciated. From here one can see into both the valleys of kullu and bara bhangal. A good view of hanuman tibba. Beas kund is a lovely alpine plateau, on one side of which is a small holy lake in which rishi vyas used to bathe.

5^TH DAY ;- BEAS KUND – DHUNDI 2840.MTS ….6KMS

Descend is around 700.mts and one has to trek down over loosely held boulders on dying glacier. Dhundi is an alpine plateau where one has hords  of different flowers growing in abundance.  From this point one can have glimpses of indrasan 6221.mts and deo tibba 6001.mts

6^TH DAY ;- DHUNDI – SOLANG 2480MTS

TREK IS ALONG WITH THE BANK OF BEAS RIVER SOLANG NULLAH AND one has to ford one turbulent stream during the approach and hop from boulder to boulder. Finally arrive at solang valley and rest in camps or drive to manali, same day.

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 7

BARA BANGAL 2541.MTS – MANALI 2050.MTS

Via tentu pass 4996.mts – beas kund 3540.mts –dhundi 2840.mts – shagara dugh 3600.mts –marrhi 3320kms

9 DAYS

1^ST DAY ;- BARA BHANGAL 2541.MTS – KUARI GOT SPRING 4063.MTS …..14KMS

Trek follows ravi river and ascends gradually upto kuari got. Camp near the spring.

2^ND DAY ;- KUARI GOT – BALU GOT 3890.MTS ….8KMS

From here the vegetation is similar to that of lahaul valley, for another two days .

3^RD DAY ;- BALU GOT – CAMPSITE 4640. -4850.MTS BELOW TENTU PASS 4996.MTS …8KMS

4^TH DAY ;- CAMPSITE – BEAS KUND 3540.MTS …5KMS

5^TH DAY ;- BEAS KUND – DHUNDI 2840.MTS …6KMS

Descend is around 700mts and one has to trek down over loosely held boulders on dying glacier. Dhundi is an alpine plateau where one has hords of different flowers growing in abundance. From this point one can have glimpses of indrasan 6221.mts and deo tibba 6001.mts

6^TH DAY ;- DHUNDI – SHAGARA DUGH 3600.MTS …….8KMS

Walk through the dense  forests, chances of seeing red bears are bright.

Trek is on the left bank of beas kund nala and immediately after leaving dhundi one crosses seri nullah, over fallen trees bridging the stream and enters gumeri reserved forests, there are good chances to see red bears from close quarters. After passing through the dense and most enchanting forest, one again loses height and crosses mugheri nala. The camping is a typical alpine valley surrounded by thick growth of forest. There are scattered hutments of the shepherds and very beautiful artificial rock climbing area.

 

7^TH DAY ;- SHAGARA DUGH 3600.MTS – MARRHI 3380.MTS …..10KMS

One crosses a small pass of about 4000 .mts high and gets in to Sheila geru nullah where one can see remnant pieces of dying glacier and following the route up stream along the alpines, plateau where again  temporary hutments of shepherds are seen. One reaches another pass 3988.mts. from this point one can look into both valleys of  manali – kullu area, rohtang pass, bhrigu lake and shela sar. The trek from this place to marrhi can  either be down hill straight to marrhi or one can go to the  top of shela sar 4200mts and come to marrhi.

However, it is better to have night camp at the point at 3988 mts and net day trek to shela sar and come down to marrhi 3380.mts the  trek upto marrhi is precipitous and through patches of loose soil and over perennial snows.

8^TH DAY ;- MARRHI – KOTHI 2500.MTS ……6KMS

From marrhi one looses sudden height from 3380.mts to 2600.mts upto rahalla, in 2kms. At rahalla, there is a beautiful water-fall from here walking along the river beas which plunges into chasm enclosed by precipitous barriers of rock not 20 feet apart and  often almost touching further 100.mts it races through this almost  subterranean passage more than 40.mts in depth and emerges upon a scene of striking beauty, now kothi is reached.

Kothi is situated at 2500mts among the rocky cliffs on one side, dense forest of deodar and pine on the other .it is the last village towards lahaul and has ideally located forest rest house and  nursery. One can visit the village and study social customs and manners.

9^TH DAY ;- KOTHI – MANALI …….13KMS

One passes through palchan village near which were the forest saw mills now dismantled. Opposite to this point there are beautiful remnants of pre- historical moraine, many million years old. Also ideal site to study the u-saped glaciated valley and the confluence of beas and solang rivers. About 8kms ahead towards manali there is a glaciated cold water spring, famous for medicinal property under the granite, 40 mts high rocks.

Note ; one can drive 19kms from marrhi to manali the same day.

 

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 8

BARA BHANGAL – DHARAMSALA 1250.MTS -1550.MTS

VIA BHARMAUR 2020,MTS – 10 DAYS

1^ST DAY ;- BARA BHANGAL – DHARDI …..21KMS

2^ND DAY ;- DHARDI – NAVAGRAM {NAYAGRAM } 2285.MTS ……24KMS

3^RD DAY ;- NAVAGRAM – HOLI  1960.mts …..15kms

Easy walk along the ravi river.

4^TH DAY ;- HOLI – MACHHETAR 1900.MTS …..14KMS

    MACHETAR – BHARMAUR 2020.MTS ……..22KMS DRIVE

5^th day ;- at bharmaur 2020.mts

Bharmaur is a big village, but it still retains, in its ancient temples, the monuments of its one time glory. Legend has it that  the place was called brahmapura after brahmani  devi , the patron goddess of the  budhil valley, whose shrine is  situated a little away  above bharmaur . the temples of bharmaur are grouped together in a distinct compound well known and held high in faith and esteem as the chaurasi or churasi . according to legend, shortly after  the accession of sahil verma, the ruler of brahmapura ,bharmaur eighty-four yogis visited the place. They were greatly pleased with the raja’s piety and hospitality and stayed there for a considerable time, rewarding the raja with the birth of a son as an heir, followed by nine more sons and a daughter. Some of the temples have stone idols and some of brass. The wood work is extremely fine and remarkably impressive in the temple of lakshana devi and it has archaeological value.

6^TH DAY ;- BHARMAUR – MACHHETAR 199.MTS …….22KMS DRIVE

5^TH /6^TH DAY ;- MACHHETAR – KUARSI 2750.MTS ……16KMS

6^TH /7^TH DAY ;- KAURASI – CHATTA 3600M…..12KM

7^TH / 8^TH DAY ;- CHATTA – INDRAHAR PASS OR LAKA PASS 4484.MTS – LAKA GOT 3380.MTS ……10KMS

Over indrahar pass / laka pass  4484.mtsis most exhilarating experience to see kangra alley spreading to horizon.

8^TH /9^TH DAY ; - LAKA GOT – TRIUND 2975.MTS ………8KMS

Triund lies at the foot of the perpetually snow – clad dhauladhar at a height of 2975.mts. the snow line starts at iiaqa 5kms from triund, and affords a breathtaking view of the snows above and the valley below. It is a popular picnic and trekking spot. Accommodation is available in the forest rest house. At triund water is about 1kms down in the stream.

9^TH / 10^TH DAY ;- TRIUND – DHARAMASALA – 1250,MTS – 1550.MTS ……15KMS DRIVE DOWN TO DHARAMASALA

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO . 9

DHARAMSALA 1250.MTS – 1550.MTS – PALAMPUR BHARMAUR 2020.MTS

Via dewal khas 1900mts – kudi caves 2540.mts holi 1960.mts

6 DAYS

1^ST DAY ;- DHARAMSALA – PALAMPUR 1219.MTS ……..40KMS DRIVE

2^ND DAY ;- PALAMPUR – DEWAL KHAS 1990.MTS ……25KMS

From palampur drive upto baijnath 15kms then trek 10kms for camp and overnight at dewal khas.

3^RD DAY ;- DEWAL KHAS -  KUDI CAVES  2540.MTS ……15KMS

Three kilometre ahead of parai village 2428.mts lies kudi caves , it is steep climb but rewarding .

4^TH DAY ;- KUDI CAVES – YARA 3433.MTS ……19KMS

Steep ascent upto jalsu pass jot ,4298.mts also known as parai jot,  offers a panoramic view of mani Mahesh range. Descent to yara, now you are in chamba valley.

5^TH DAY ;- NAVAGRAM –  ,NAYAGRAM 2285..MTS …….16KMS

After descending 4kms , follow ravi river upto navagram.

6^TH DAY ;- NAVAGRAM – HOLI  1960 .MTS ……..15KMS

Easy walk  along the ravi river.

From here machhetar 1900.mts is 14 kms and bharmaur is another 22kms. Total distance can be covered by bus / jeep upto bharmaur on the same day  { for details see trek no .8 &  same page.

From here you can go to mani Mahesh lake – hadsar ……..20kms trek } then another 65kms drive to chamba .

 

                  TREKKING ROUTE NO. 10

DHARAMSALA 1250.MTS -15550.MTS – PALAMPUR BHARMAUR

Via waru pass 4573.mts – muktola got 4000,mts 

Kugti 3856.mts  - 8 days

1^ST DAY ;- DHARAMSALA – PALAMPUR …..40KMS DRIVE

PALAMPUR – SATCHALI 2800.MTS ……15KMS TREK

From palampur drive another 15kms for baijnath , visit 500 years old shiva temple and back to palampur, may start your trek on the same day for satchali.

Trail ascends along awkhad through forests with ups & downs and finally to satchali for overnight camp. Satchali – means meeting point of seven streams .

2^ND DAY ;- SATCHALI – WARU PASS 4573. MTS – THANETAR 2575.MTS …..16 KMS

WARU MEANS “ DOOR OF HIGH WINDS “ – THIS PASS IS VERY – VERY WINDY. AFTER ROUGH AND VERY STIFF CLIMB FROM SATCHALI, cross over waru pass. A beautiful panoramic of several snow peaks unfolds the vista. This pass is rarely used. Now descend steeply, upto thanetar for overnight camp.

3^RD DAY;- THANETAR – BAJOLI 2440.MTS ….18KMS

Go on descending , visit kali devi temple on the way and finally camp across the river  ravi at bajoli.

4^TH DAY ;- BAJOLI – GATAUNDA 347.MTS …..20KMS

Descend is gradual. From here one trail goes to bara bhangal . via dhardi….25kms

5^TH DAY ;-  GATAUNDA –MUKTOLA GOT 4000.MTS ……..10KMS

Ascending around 8000.mts , reach to camping ground near the pass for overnight

6^TH DAY ;- MUKTOLA GOT – ALYAS 3800.MTS …..12KMS

Ascending the khidala pass 4572.mts , stiff climb descend to alyas. From khidala pass, you can go to mani Mahesh lake over chobu pass.

7^TH DAY ;- ALYAS – KUGTI 2896.MTS ….18KMS

The trail is an easy descent.

8^TH DAY ;- KUGTI – HADSAR 2195.MTS ….13KMS

An easy descent of 13kms will take to hadsar, then drive another 12kms to reach bharmaur or trek to mani Mahesh lake 4172.mts from hadsar, it  is 2 days trek refer page – trekking no. 8 . from bharmaur drive to chamba 996.mts ….64kms

 

 

              TREKKING ROUTE NO. 11

DHARAMSALA 1250.MTS – 1550 MTS. – PALAMPUR – BHARMAUR

Via shinghor  pass 4315mts. – 5 days

 

1^ST DAY DHARAMSALA – PALAMPUR …….40KMS DRIVE

PALAMPUR – BANDLA 2050.MTS ……….12 KMS

2^ND DAY ;- BANDLA – KANDHA 2800.MTS ……14KMS

After passing danetar village and ascending along neugal khad arrive at kandla.

3^RD DAY ;- KANDLA – BASE CAMP 3590.MTS …..12KMS

No water is available on this route. Trail is very steep at places upto the base camp at 3590.mts of shinghor pass 4315.mts

4^TH DAY ;- BASE CAMP I – BASE CAMP II 2850.MTS ….14KMS

After crossing shinghor pass 4315.mts descent to the another side for base camp ii.

5^TH DAY ;- BASE CAMP II – HOLI 1980,MTS ….16KMS

Continuous desecent on left upto tuh village 2480.mts , follow ravi river on left upto holi. After tuh one trail along ravi river on right goes to bara bhangal. From holi drive to bharmaur 35kms and then another 65kms to chamba.

 

 

 

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 12

DHARAMSALA – BHARMAUR

Via dadh – supdhar 2500mts –talang pass 4640.mts holi 1960.mts – 5 days

IMPORTANT ;

 On this trail guide is a must and water be carried along as this route is not used by locals and involves lot of ascends and descends.

1^ST DAY ;- DHARAMSALA – DADH …..15KMS DRIVE

DADH – JIA VILLAGE 2000.MTS …..4KMS TREK

At jia village , arrange porters, supplies etc

2^ND DAY ;- JIA VILLAGE – SUPDHAR 2500.MTS….15KMS

Route upto supdhar follows up along talang nallah. It is a pasture and grazing ground for gaddis and gujjars in summer. Milk & butter is plentiful.

3^RD DAY ;- SUPDHAR – BASE CAMP I 3500,MTS ….10KMS

Ascend upto the cave shelter near talang pass for night halt.

4^TH DAY ;- BASE CAMP I – OVER TALANG PASS 4640,MTS – BASE CAMP II 3600KMS …15KMS

To-day also is a tough day for first half, upto the pass then after a steep descent arrive at base camp ii for night halt. Talang pass is dedicated to the local god talang.

5^TH DAY ;- BASE CAMP II – HOLI 1960.MTS ….16KMS

Few kilometres are difficult, upto oat , then through forests and freenfields, finally to holi . villages in between are las, oat dagoda,

From holi, drive 35 kms to bharmaur, from where chamba is another 65kms. You may again drive to dharasmala from chamba.

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 13

DHARAMSALA – BHARMAUR

Via yol, tikri, tori pass 4310mts – kutehar 2100mts ; 6days

1^st day ;- dharamsala – yol – tikri 1800.mts ….16kms

Eight kilometres upto yol motorable, then 8kms on foot to tikri village.

2^ND DAY ;- TIKRI – KIRTHEN 2500,MTS …12KMS

First few kilometres are easy, then steep rocky and snow patches at some places are to be folded .

3^RD DAY ;- KIRTHEN – BASE CAMP I 3250.MTS ….10.KMS

Descent gradually at first along a stream at some places very steep. Route is not clear, it is better to camp before the pass.

4^TH DAY ;- BASE CAMP I – BASE CAMP II 3600.MTS ….10KMS

Very tough day. Strenuous and risky climb over hard snow and  rocks. After crossing tori pass 4310.mts camp otherside of the pass. From top, pir panjal and mani Mahesh ranges are visible.

5^TH DAY ;- CAMP II – KUTEHAR 2100,MTS …..16KMS

Now the trail goes down over ridge along streams, forests at few places. It is sherphards  country. Kutehar is situated near ravi river on holi – bharmaur road.

 6THDAY ;- KUTEHAR – BHARMAUR 2020.MTS …….4HRS BY BUS

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO, 14

DHARAMSALA – BHARMAUR

Via inderhar pass or laka pass 4484.mts – kurasi 2750,mts chanaota 2201.mts -6days

1^ST DAY ;- DHARAMSALA – TRUND 2975,MTS …..10KMS

2^ND DAY ;- TRIUND – LAKA GOT 3380,MTS …..8KMS

Steady climb  upto laka got. Near the inderhar pass is a big cave enough for 30 to 40 persons. It is used as night shelter.

3^RD DAY ;- LAKA GOT – INDERHAR PASS OR LAKA PASS 4484,MTS – CHATTA 3600MTS …….10KMS

Very steep climb upto the pass, other side is also very – very steep descent. Crossing the pass is an exhilarating experience to see kangra valley spreading to horizon .

4^th day ;- chatta – kuarsi 2750,mts …..16kms

After 5 to 6 hrs descending through villages and greenfields camp at kuarsi. View of mani Mahesh ranges is awe – inspiring.

5^th day ;- kuarsi – chanaota 2201,mts ……18kms

Trail lies through dense forest and fields .after crossing some difficult patches arrive at chanaota for night halt.

6^th day ;- chanaota – bharmaur 2195,mts …..22kms

After a few kms, say 4 to  5kms trek to machhetar 1900mts from where you can drive or take a bus for bharmaur, it is 2hrs by road

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 15

DHARAMSALA – LAKA PASS INDERHAR PASS 4484,MTS MINKIANI PASS 4410,MTS – KARERI LAKE 3250,MTS DHARAMSALA CIRCUIT TREK . 10 DAYS

1^ST DAY ;- TRIUND –LAKA GOT 3380,MTS …8KMS

Steady climb upto laka got. Near the inderhar pass is a big cave enough for 30 to 40 persons, it is used as night shelter.

3^rd day ;- laka got – inderhar pass or laka pass 4484mts – chatta 3600mts…..10kms

Very steep climb upto the pass, other side is also very –very steep descent. Crossing the pass is an exhilarating experience to see kangra valley spreading to horizon.

4^th day ;- chhatta – kuarsi 2750,mts ……16kms

After 5 to 6 hrs descending through villages and green fields, camp at kuarsi. View of mani Mahesh ranges is awe-inspiring

5^th day ;- kuarsi – gehra 1925,mts ……16kms

Steep ascending and descending will lead to gehra. View of snow peaks is memorable.

 6^th day ;- gehra – drakund 2280,mts …….26kms

 trail through dense forests,  it is most  enjoyable and cool.

7^th day ;- drakund – bese of minkiani pass 3500,mts …..12kms

Minkiani pass is also known as belani pass as locals call it .it involves steep climbing through forests and route is rough.

8^th day ;- base of the pass –minkiani got 3560,mts …..10kms

You may clim upto lam dal for a holy dip ; 4-5 hrs climb and then descent to minkiani got over minkiani pass 4410,mts very tough day

9^th day ;- minkiami got – kareri rest house 1980,mts …..22kms

It is down and down all the way, very tiring upto rest house. It is located in most beautiful surroundings , you have ever witnessed on this trek. Your all the fatigue is gone at this site.

 From here another 13kms trek will take to kareri lake 3250mts surrounded by green meadows, oak and pine trees, or proceed directly to dharamsala 1250 – 1550,mts

10^th day ;- kareri – dharamsala …….15kms

Going down through bhagsu and mcleodganj arrive at dharamsala – the last stage of the trek.

 

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 16

 DHARAMSALA – CHAMBA

VIA KARERI LAKE 3250, MTS – MINKIARI PASS 4410,MTS DRAKUND 2280,MTS – DONALI 1525,MTS – 6 DAYS

1^ST DAY ;- DHARAMSALA KARERI REST HOUSE 1980,MTS …..15KMS

IT IS  ALMOST 4 HRS TREK PASSING THROUGH DAL LAKE , the site of bhagsunath ancient temple, not far from a small but lovely waterfall, the tank and the spring are considered sacred by the hindus. Here are also found slate quarries. A fair is held during  mani Mahesh chhari yatra, kareri rest house is located in the most beautiful surroundings.

2^nd day ;- kareri 1980,mts – kareri lake 3250,mts …..13kms

A gradual climb along kareri. Stream passing  through dense forests will lead to kareri lake, surrounded by green meadows, oak and pine trees. There is nag temple and a stone hut.

3^rd day ;- kareri lake 3250,mts –minkiani got 3560,mts ……10kms

Ascending over rocks and snow slopes to the pass, the panoramic view of kangra valley and pir panjal ranges is fascinating . this route is not well defined, hence local guide is a must, now descending with great difficulty to the other side over boulders, takes 7-8 hrs in all to cover 10kms distance. No firewood is available to day, at it is all rocky with snow patches.

4^TH DAY ;- MINKIANI GOT 3560.MTS – DRAKUND 2280.MTS ……16KMS

It is all down through forest and stream. You may go to lam dal 4-5 kms climb and have a holy dip and come down to next halt.

5^TH  DAY ;- DRAKUND – DONALI 1525 MTS ……18KMS

IT IS VERY EASY WALKING DAY. You may rest here for  a day in the village surrounded by forests.

6^th day ;- donali – chamba 996.mts ……drive

From donali, you may drive to bharmaur it is almost 4hrs drive, visit old temples and return the same day to chamba.

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 17

CHAMBA 996,MTS – KHAJJAR 1951,MTS – DALHOUSIE 2040,MTS 3DAYS

1^ST DAY CHAMBA – KHAJJIAR 1951 ,M ……18KMS

Known as gulmarg of himachal Pradesh , is a lovely picnic spot pre –eminent among which is the plain of khajjiar . khajjiar lake is shaped like a saucer, this huge bowl of emerald – turfed meadows, 1.6kms long and 0.9 kms broad , lies embedded beneath a dense pine  forest, surrounded by high mountains, and fringed by gigantic deodars. Under the canopy of the blue sky, set in the rolling green turf is a small but picturesque lake, with the added attraction of a floating island. Adding to the charms of khajjiar, with huge a golden – domed devi temple, is golf course set in idyllic surroundings. The golden spire of the devi’s abode beckon’s one to the fringe of the lake. One gets out of the car to go the lake but the ground seems to give way. The earth is ‘ spongy ‘ due to the dense growth of a weed called ‘ vacha’ over which  dust has formed a thick layer of earth. The remarkable island which floats across the lake  is similarly formed by weeds . among the places to stay are h.p. dak bungalow, h.p.p.w.d. rest house, youth hostel and a summer house. From here a 30 kms long foot – path , passing through thick deodar forests , leads to chamba.

While ascending from chamba there is a good view of distant mountains behind .

2^ND DAY ;- KHAJJIAR – DALHOUSIE 2040,MTS ……20KMS

Trail passes through dense forest with enchanting scenery.

3^RD DAY ;- AT DALHOUSIE OR RETURN TO CHAMBA .

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 18

CHAMBA – TISSA – BINDRABANI – PURTHI – UDEYPUR ….10 DAYS

1^ST DAY ;- DRIVE CHAMBA 996,MTS TO TISSA …….67KMS.

P.W.D. rest house and baira suil project rest house is a located here

2^ND DAY ;-TISSA –TRAILA 610,MTS…..20KMS TREK

3^RD DAY;-TRAILA – SATRUNDI 3800,MTS …….14KMS TREK

After a deep ascent of 5kms upto sach pass 4450,mts desecent to satrundi for overnight in rest house / camp.

4^TH DAY ;- SATRUNDI – BINDRABANI 2700,MTS ……18KMS TREK

P.W.D. rest house is available.

5^TH DAY ;- BINDRABANI – KILLAR 2750MTS, ……11KMS TREK

KILLAR 167kms north –east of chamba is situated in deep and narrow gorge of the Chenab river. From killer one can either trek north –east to kishtwar in jammu and Kashmir or turn east about half –way to kishtwar and cross the umasila pass in to zanskar valley or trek south –east to  keylong and manali.

6^TH DAY ;- KILLAR – PURTHI 2690,MTS …….19KMS

Rest house available

7^TH DAY ;- PURTHI – RAOLI 2580MTS……23KMS

8^TH DAY ;- RAOLI – TINDI 2650,MTS ….18KMS

Rest house available

9^TH DAY ;- TINDI – SALGURAOR 2700,MTS ……16KMS

10^TH DAY ;- SALGURAOR – UDEYPUR 2743,MTS …..16KMS

Rest house available

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO . 19

BHARMAUR – TRILOKNATH

Via chobia 2745,mts ….- 4 days

1^st day ;- bharmaur – chobia 2745,mts …..15kms

Chobia is the last village on this route. Go down to the budhil river and then ascend to the village for overnight camping

2^nd day ;- chobia village – alyas l , 3355mts ….12kms

Strenuous, steep ascent to the base of pass.

3^rd day ;- alyas l – alyas ll 3900mts …….15kms

The pass is situated between barakanda 5877mts and tent peak 6133mts. Last stage of the trek is very-very steep then descending over stone and crevasses, reach to the other side of the pass

4^th day;- alyas ll – triloknath 2915mts…….20kms

The six armed image of avalokiteshwara or boddhisattava is worshiped by both hindus and Buddhists alike in triloknath temple.

Drive to udeypur or to manali.

 

TREKKING  - ROUTE NO 20

BHARMAUR – TRILOKNATH

VIA KALICHO PASS 4803,MTS…….6 DAYS

1^st day ;- bharmaur – badagaon 2350,mts …….20kms

Via sirdi, it is a difficult pass named after local goddess kali.

2^nd day ;- badagaon – dhokla 3250,mts ……12kms

After crossing many streams route passes through bhadra village and forests.

3^rd day ;- dhokla – bansar got 3660,mts …..12kms

Too much ups & downs, milk and meat is in plenty

4^th day ;- bansar got – alyas l 4200,mts …..10kms

A very steep ascent to the base camp of the pass – kalicho.

5^th day ;- alyas l – alyas ll 3900mts …….12kms

A very steep climb leads to the top of kalicho pass 4803mts, after descending through a stony nallah camp for the overnight.

6^th day ;- alyas ll – triloknath 2915mts ……7kms

Either stay at triloknath or proceed further 8kms to udeypur, after visiting the temple. Drive another 9hrs for manali.

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 21

DURATION 7 DAYS

1^st day ;- chamba – bharmaur – durghatti 1372,mts …..4hrs trek 1hrs drive

2^nd day ;- durghatti – tunda 1760,mts …..18kms

Cross ravi river, easy climb , after leaving thela & sullo villages camp at tunda.

3^rd day ;- tunda – bhadra 2275mts….18kms

The trail passes through modra, chular & silpa villages.  Visit banni goddess temple on the way.

4^th day ;- bhadra – bansar got 3660,mts ….16kms

Steady climb upto bansar got. July – august is gujjars paradise.

5^th day ;- bansar got – alyas l 4200mts ….10kms

The trail is via dingu temple, gradual ascend.

Dotted with shephards.

6^th day ;- alyas l – alyas ll 3900mts …..12kms

7^th day ;- alyas ll – udeypur 2743mts …..15kms

Day 6 and 7 are similar as day 5 & 6 trek no . 20

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 22

BHARMAUR – TRILOKNATH OR KEYLONG

VIA KUGTI PASS 5040MTS …7 DAYS

1^st day ;- bharmaur – hadsar 2317mts …….13kms

The route passes through difficult terrain with ups & downs through forests. You may drive and save  one day.

2^nd day ;- hadsar – kugti 2640 mts …..14kms

Along budhil stream with many ups & downs and forest.

3^rd day ;- kugti – duggi caves 3354mts …..13kms

Today you arrive at a green valley, with  panoramic view of kailash peak. After visiting kartic temple at keeling, on the way duggi cave is big enough to accommodate 15 trekkers

4^th day ;- duggi cave – alyas 3660mts ….12kms

Difficult trail. Kudi is grassy plateau with a stone hut.

5^th day ;- alyas – khardu 3550mts ……15kms

Ascent to kugti pass 5040mts and descent to the other side for camping

6^th day ;- khardu – shansha 2950mts …..14kms

Today’s trek is over stones and loose boulders.

From here drive to triloknath, udeypur or to keylong / manali. Keylong is around 4hrs drive from here.

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 23

 CHAMBA – BARA BHANGAL

6DAYS

CAN BE DONE IN 4DAYS , BY DRIVING UPTO HOLI

1^st day ;- chamba – chanaota  2200mts ….18kms

Turn right from ulansa village and after passing through gurola , ascent to sual along chanaota nallah. This is a very important place, as three trekking routes meet here { 1. Kuarsi….19kms trek and to dharamasala.}

 2^nd day ;- chanaota – holi 1960mts …..19kms

Down, down up to lamu, ascend along left bank of ravi river upto sutkar then  to holi.

3^rd day ;- holi – nayagram or  navgam 2285mts …..19kms

Very easy walking along the bank of ravi leaving deot and garoh villages  behind, camp at nayagram. From here one trail goes to baijnath via  surai pass.

4^th day ;- navgam – dharari 2440mts …..16kms

After crossing the river to right and passing through bajoli and sind villages, dharari is reached.

5^th day ;- dharari – ratnapani 2500mts….. 16kms

At the last stage, cross the river to the left, for camping at ratnapani.

6^th day ;- ratnapani – bara bhangal 2540mts ….16kms

At places trail is difficult. From bara bhangal either go to manali or to dharamsala.

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 24

CHAMBA – UDEYPUR / MANALI 4 DAYS

1^st day ;- chamba – sillagharat 1830mts……20kms

Cross saho nallah, ascent and turn to left along hul nallah for sillagharat.

2^nd day ;- sillagharat – bhangor 2450mts ….17kms

After zig zag crossing of the stream , the trail ascends to banatu ridge and then through forest to bhangor.

3^rd day ;- bhangor – chanju 2135mts….15kms

Now the trail is to right after leaving bagai on the left and follow chanju nallah after lunek.

4^th day ;-chanju – alyas 4300mts ….12kms

Tough day, camp at the base of the pass after passing through kalpra village.

5^th day ;- alyas – tindi 2650mts ….20kms

Steep climb to the pass and after descending over moraine and grassy slope reach tindi.

 From here drive either to triloknath , udeypur or to manali via keylong.

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO. 25

CHAMBA – TIKRI – SILLAGHARAT – CHAMBA 6DAYS.

CHAMBA CIRCULAR TREK

It is a very good trek for natural scenery and passes through pangi valley.

 1^st day ;- chamba – kathel 1230mts …55kms drive

 2^nd day ;- kathel – tikri 1615 mts …16kms

Cross chanju nallah and ascent to tikri.

3^rd day ;- tikri – chanju 2135mts ….20kms

Easy walking and then ascending charor nallah through bagai and bhula villages

4^th day ;- chanju – bhangor 2450mts ……14kms

5^th day ;- bhangor – sillagharat 1830mts ….12kms

6^th day ;- sillagharat – chamba 996 mts…..20kms

Day 4, 5, & 6  are similar as in trek no. 24, days 1,2,& 3

 

TREKKING ROUTE NO , 26

CHAMBA 996MTS – DHARAMSALA 1250-1850MTS ….6DAYS

1^st day;- chamba – chhatrari 1900mts …..4kms drive

2^nd day ;- chhatrari – chalan 2800mts ….15kms

Easy walking along a stream , through green fields, villages and forests.

3^rd day ;- chalan – chanderkup tal 3450mts ….10kms

Last stage of this trek is steep and rough. In summer ice berges floats on the lake

4^th day ;- chanderkup tal – alyas 2800mts ….12kms

Steep and rough trail leads to the pass which remains covered with snow almost round the year, snow on steep slopes on both sides of the pass makes it possible for locals and  goddis to slide down. Sliding down on slope is called ghasutri in local dialect – hence the name of the pass.

5^th day ;- alyas  - rewa village 2100mts ….14kms

Rough descending trail

6^th day ;- rewa – dharamsala 1250 – 1550 mts …..12kms

A well defined route upto dharamsala.

 

 

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Trekking in around mcleodganj/ dharamshala

MCLEODGANJ TO BHATED RIVER & BACK

Duration ;- 5 -6 hrs

Rating ;- ideal for families and kids, almost level walk

Distance covered both ways ;- 10kms

It end at the bank of river bhated, fed by snow , its water is cold and crystal clear. This place is surrounded by dense forest of cedar, oak and other varieties of trees. There is an opportunity for those interested in herbs  of lower Himalayan range. Carry pack lunch with a guide.

App. Cost;- rs 800-900./ 1000 – 1200 for 2/4 pa without lunch, with guide rs,1500 -1750 for 15 pa without, lunch, with guide

 

MCLEODGANJ  - BHAGSUNAG WATER FALL – DHARAMKOT-GALU TEMPLE

Duration ;- one full day

Starting  from mcleodganj. The first stage is bhagsunag village with an ancient shiva temple, another a kilometre will take you to a small but beautiful bhagsunag waterfall, to wards north –east of the temple. Now after a gradual ascent reach the highest point 2500mts of this trek and visit temple of galu mata. Enjoy surroundings, rest and back to mcleodganj.

 

 

 

 

MCLEODGANJ TO MATA GUNA TEMPLE & BACK

DURATION ;- 6 -8 HRS

MAIMUM HEIGHT ;- 2500MTS

DISTANCE ;- 14KMS BOTH WAYS

This  trek passes through dal lake and naddi village ascent, again descent to bhated khud, 20/30 minutes steep climb up to village belgaon with a panoramic view of  kangra  valley towards south

From here another valley starts and at distance lies kareri village . before reaching to the guna temple, a fantastic view of ghasutri pass-way to chamba valley is seen. Guna mata temple is dedicated to goddess durga, this place is most suitable for  meditation.

From balgaon take another route via galu temple and  dharamkot village to reach mcleodganj.

App cost ;- 1 person with guide –rs 500/- , 2pax with guide rs 800/- 4pax with guide –rs 1000/- group –rs 200/- per pa

 

 

 

MCLEODGANJ TO TRIUND & BACK

Duration ;- 10hrs

Altitude ;- 2850m

Starting point ;- 1750mts mcleodganj

Distance ;- 18kms both ways

The trek starts from mcleodganj,  the first destination  galoo temple and then head towards the trail to triund from galoo temple the next 5kms are gradual compare  to beginning of the trek. The last stretch is very tiring which require skill to climb . triund is the  most beautiful meadow surrounded by mountains on its  north, kangra valley to the south. Forest rest house can be reserved through d.f.o. dharamsala. On the north east of triund, lies mt. indrahara 4320mts the peak called moonpeak. Return via another route comparatively rough and  tough, but it always depends on the weather and secondly you must be very good walker. The entire trek is covered with cedar, oak and rhododendron trees, there are varieties of Himalayan flowers of different kinds. On the half way is magic view café, a wonderful place for rest. The entire  trek is most charming , enjoyable and challenging.

 

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TREKKING ITINERARIESA TREK TO SNOW – LINE

Mcleodganj to mcleodganj

Duration ;- 3 days

Rating ;- leisurely

Best time ;- march to june and oct to nov

Departure; - every Friday

Day 1;- mcleodganj – triund 2900mts ……..9kms

It is a beautiful walk through mied forest of deodar, oak and rhododendron. Triund is situated on a ridge with a beautiful view of whole kangra valley on one  side and dhauladhar mountain range on the other. Overnight stay in a rest house or tents.

Day 2 ;- triund – laka got snow – line 3350mts – triund

The second day trek covers 4kms one way distance  along glacial moraines. Laka got situated at the snout of a small glacier is the base camp for the shephards. The small glacier is called snow – line. Lunch at snow – line and return to triund.

Day 3;- triund – mcleodganj

Take the same route on the way back or follow the grassy ridge which will lead to bhagsu nag temple, after crossing a small waterfall on the way. Mcleodganj is only 1.5kms from bhagsu nag by road.

 

TREK TO INDERHARA PASS 4300MTS

Duration ;- 4days

Maimum elevation ;- 4300mts

Starting point ;- mcleodganj

This is the most adventurours trek, which can be completed in four days.

Day 01 ;- mcleodganj – triund 2975mts ……9kms

The track goes through mied forest of oak, rhodendron and deodar trees. First 2kms is a steep ascent but there is a gradual ascent after galu devi temple. The last 1kms is again a steep ascent through the forest. Triund is a  flat meadow on top of a ridge. From here panoramic view of dhauladhar range on one side and kangra valley on the other is a memorable sight. Night stay in rest house / tents

Day 02;- triund – lahes cave 3700mts ………6kms

This is an acclimatization day. After a short ascent from triund traverse a  ridge to reach laka got – a temporary shepherd camp. Laka got is situated at the snout of a small glacier, which  is full of snow and ice in early summer, and the snow melts  away during the monsoon. From laka got it is a steep ascent for 2kms over a rocky ridge to reach lahes cave. Night stay in the cave or camp at laka got.

Day 03 ;- lahes cave – inderhara pass 4300mts – laka got

Start early in the morning, the weather gets bad  in the afternoon. In early summer april to may, the trail is full of snow and ice and require good equipment. During post mansoon September to November there is no snow or ice and there is narrow trail  going up to the pass. It takes about three hrs  to the pass and another three hrs to come down . from the pass entire pir panjal range of central Himalayas is a sight to behold. Back to laka  got for night stay.

Day 04;- laka got – mecleodganj ……13kms follow the same route on the way back or a different one from triund going over a grassy meadow and descend down to bhagsu nag and then to mcleodganj.

 

 

 

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ROUND TREK IN DHAULADHARS

Duration of the trek ;- 7days

Maimum elevation ;- 3500mts

Day 01 ;- mcleodganj – kareri village 2200mts ……..14kms

The trek goes  through the pine forests and crosses several tribal villages on the way. Kareri is gaddi tribal village. Night stay in one of the village houses or in tents.

Day  02 ;- kareri – kareri lake 3500mts …….14kms

Trail goes through mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and pine. First 2kms is a level walk and then there is steep ascent along kareri nullah stream which has to be crossed over a  number of times over improvised wooden bridges. Night stay in tents at bank of kareri lake.

Day 03 ;- kareri lake – bagga 2500mts …..10kms

After a short ascent from the lake, is a steep descent through the forest  to bagga. Night stay in tents.

Day 04 ;- bagga – rawa village 2100mts …….10kms

The trail goes downhill through the forest . rawa village is situated on the bank of a small river. Night stay in the village.

Day 05;- rawa – guna devi temple 2600mts …..13kms

It is a steep ascent through the forest to guna devi temple, situated in the middle of the forest. Night stay in temple complex or in tents. This area is bird watchers paradise.

Day 06 ;- guna devi – triund 2975mts …..13 kms

After 2kms level walk there is a steep  ascent to triund – a flat meadow on the top of a ridge. From triund panoramic view of the peaks of dhauladhar on one side and the kangra valley on the other is awe- inspiring . night stay in forest rest house or tents.

Day 07 ;- triund – mcleodganj ………10kms

Note;- this round trek  can be done in 5 days, avoiding kareri lake.

 

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KULLU VALLEY TREK

DHARAMSALA TO KULLU OVER SARI PASS 3800MTS

Maximum elevation ;- 3800mts

Duration; - 6 days

Starting point ;- bir 60kms from dharamsala

Best time ;- april to june and September to November

Rating ;- moderate

Day 01 ;- dharamsala – bir – billing 2900mts

Drive from dharamsala to bir 60kms and start the trek same day to billing 2900mts . it is about 8kms steep short cut trek from bir to billing. Night stay in tents.

Day 02;- billing – meyot village 2100mts …..15kms

After 9kms level walk through the mixed forest, the trail descends down to the bank of river uhi. After crossing the village camp on the bank of the river,

Day 03 ;- meyot –barot – loharadi 2400mts…..13kms

By pass barot, a small village with a trout fish farm and a water reservoir from where water is drawn through big pipes to jogindernagar to generate hydel power. Night stay in loharadi village either in tents or in a village house.

Day 04 ;- loharadi – lahes 3000mts………14kms

A steep ascent along a small stream through the forest takes to lahes, the base of sari pass.

Day 05;- lahes – sari pass – samalag 2900mts ………15kms

It is steep ascent from the base to the pass and takes about three to four hrs upto the pass and another three hrs to go down to the camping site.

Day 06 ;- samalag – shalang – kullu

After crossing small villages of kullu valley for 12kms level walk will take to shalang, the road head. From shalang drive to kullu town 12kms

Approximate cost of the trek

02 – 03 person;- 1200rs /- per day per person

04-05 person ;- 1100 rs /- per day per person

06 or more  ;-1000rs /- per day per person

 

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PILGRIMAGE TREK TO HOLY LAKES

 Kareri – dal lake – manimahesh lake

Duration ;- 10 days

Maimum elevation ;- 4200mts

Starting point ;- mcleodganj

Day 01 ;- mcleodganj – kareri village 1900mts …..13kms

The first 6kms of the trek passes through a small lake, Tibetan children village and satobary village. From satobary village a wide trail descends to ghera through thick  jungle then  cross gaj river and kareri stream. From ghera is a  steady climb to kareri village. Night stay in forest rest house or tents.

Day 02;- kareri village – kareri lake 3200mts ……12kms

Trek goes along kareri nullah stream . it is 3 to 4 hrs to kareri lake. The lake is situated at the base of minkiani pass. Kareri lake has beautiful high altitude meadows and big pastureland.

Day 03;- kareri lake – minkiani pass – minkiani got 3500mts ….9kms

4 to 5 hrs steep  asent takes to the top of the pass, in early summer one has to walk over snow and ice and needs good technical skill. After the monsoon there is no snow and the trail is visible. The weather  is unpredictable here. From the pass the trail descends down to the minkiani got through big boulders, in early summer months these boulders remain covered by deep snow. The track terminates at minkiani got where few rock caves and a beautiful camping ground will take care of night stay.

Day 04 ;- minkiani got – lam dal lake 3900mts – minkiani got…..10kms

Lam dal the biggest lake in dhauladhar range is considered as the abode of shiva and is sacred. On the way to lam dal is kali kund , a small lake shaped like a well and syrrounded by rising hills.

Day 05 ;- minkiani got – drakund 1800mts ……..15kms

From lam dal the trek descends down the valley along lam dal stream. Night stay at drakund rest house surrounded by thick apple orchards.

 Day 06 ;-drakund – dunali …..9kms – bharmour 2195mts ….40kms

It takes about two hrs to reach dunali on the main chamba – bharmour road. The villages are scattered but linked with each other,.

Day 07 ;- rest day in bharmour 2195 mts.

Located at the confluence of ravi river and lam dal stream. Dunali to bharmour 40kms . night stay in a guest house in bharmour . visit ancient chaurasi temples,re –supply for the trek

Day 08 ;- bharmour – hadsar – dhancho 2440mts

Bharmour to hadsar is 17kms motorable . hadsar to dhancho is about 8kms , steep ascent. Dhancho is the base camp for the trekkers enroute manimahesh lake. Gauri nullah stream forms a huge waterfalls at  dhancho. Night stay in tents.

Day 09 ;- dhancho – manimahesh lake 4115mts – dhancho …..15kms

From dhancho, a big trail steep up – 5kms to gauri kund is gradual ascent for 2.5 kms to manimahesh lake. Manimahesh is a small glacial lake situated at base of mt. kailash chamba kailash is the highest lake in dhauladhar and pir panjal ranges. Thousands of people go on pilgrimage to this lake every year in august. Lunch at the lake and back to dhancho for night stay.

Day 10;- dhancho – bharmour

Night stay in the guest house from bharmour bus / jeep are available for chamba, dharamsala

Note the trek itinerary is meant as a guideline.

 

 

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TREK TO BHARMOUR OVER INDERHARA PASS

Duration of trek ;- 6days

Maximum elevation ;- 4300mts

Starting point ;- mecleodganj

Day 01 ;- mcleodganj – triund 2975mts …..9kms

Trek to triund, a little table- land is 9kms pleasant walk through deodar and rhododendron forests. Triund offers entire view of kangra valley. It is a wonder ful camping ground. One can also book forest rest house for over nighy stay.

Day 02 ;- triund – lehs cave 3750mts …..6kms

This is a short walk of 6kms  through deodar and oak forests. After 4kms reach laka got, which is situated at the snout of a small glacier. This glacier marks the snow – line. After crossing the glacier go over a steep rocky ridge for 2kms and reach lehs cave. The big cave is used for over night stay.

Day 03;- lehs cave – inderhara pass 4300mts – chata 3700mts ……11kms

The trek to pass goes over soft in early summer and rocky faces in monsoons. The trek unto pass is a steep climb. Fogy weather with  zero visibility obstructs the movement of climbers and on such occasions it is advisable to stay back and wait for the weather to get clear. The trek during april and may is tougher due to presence of hard ice. On reaching the top of the pass one can see the pir panjal ranges very clearly. The other side of the pass remains snow covered till the middle of july. The trek descends down and reaches chata parao, beautiful green pasture and is most ideal for camping

Day 04 ;- chata parao – kwarsi 2730mts ….14kms

The stretch up to chata nullah stream is 6kms descent and after crossing the stream, walk over a long pasture land before entering into a thick forest of  pine tress. Kwarsi is a small tribal village surrounded by thicky wooded pine trees. Night stay in the village and enjoy the hospitality of the villagers.

 Day 05 ;- kwarsi – siur …..18kms

From kwarsi the trail goes through dense forest of pine trees. At some places the trail is cut through huge rocks and is very narrow.  After crossing hilling  and lamu villages on the way, it takes around three hrs to reach the road head and after walking 2kms on the road cross the ravi river to enter in to siur village. Night stay in tents close to the village.

Day 06 ;- siur – bharmour ……9kms

Passing through several tribal villages reach bharmaur in about three hrs bharmour is a beautiful villages with a few guest houses and is well connected by road to chamba town. It is worth staying one night in bharmour and visit ancient chaurasi temples eighty four temples. From bharmour you can do another three days trek to manimahesh lake situated at the base of mount kailash or come back to dharamsala passing through chamba.

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