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 }
1ST
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.
2ND
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.
3RD
DAY ; RAJGUNDHA – PALCHAK DEOTA 2730MTS
-9KMS
Good camping
ground. The route is dotted with tea shops – only in season.
4TH
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.
5TH
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.
6TH
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
1ST
DAY ;- dharamshala / palampur / baijnath
to bir khas 1600mts ….65/25/10 kms
2ND
DAY ;- bir khas – rajgundha 2520mts ….14kms
4TH
DAY ;- palchak deota – panhardu got 4000mts ….9kms
Upto
panhardu got route follows as in trek
no. 1 . then on 5th day turn to the right.
5TH
DAY ;- panhardu – alyas 3750mts …..16kms
Route passes
over tarnel got and descends along pandoh nullah upto alyas.
6TH
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
1ST
DAY ;- bara bhangal – sukhapaharh
3000.mts …..14kms
It is a
gradual ascent.
2ND
DAY ;- sukhapaharh – lambapaharh 3150.mts ….12kms
Easy trek
over boulders, snow and ice patches.
3RD
DAY ;- LAMBAPAHARH – GWARI 3700.MTS …….12KMS
Gradual
ascent.
4TH
DAY ;- gwari – shangor 3560.mts ……11kms
Ascent to
kaliheyani pass 4770 mts - black glacier
and descent over to glacier.
5TH
DAY ;- shangor – raili 3360.mts …..8kms
It is a
gradual ascent. You may further continue to sangchur another 13kms, the same
day.
6TH
DAY ;- RAILI – SANGCHUR 2850.MTS ….13KMS
There are
remains of an old fort.
7TH
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
1ST
DAY ;- BARA BHANGAL –KUARI GOT SPRING
4063.MTS ……14KMS
Trek follows
ravi river and ascends gradually upto kuari got, camp near the spring.
2ND
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.
3RD
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.
4TH
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}
5TH
DAY ;- RANI SUI – LAMA DUGH 3380.MTS …..5KMS
6TH
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
5TH
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.
6TH
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
1ST
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.
2ND
DAY ;- KUARI GOT – BALU GOT 3890.MTS ……….8KMS
From here
the vegetation is similar to that of lahaul valley, for another two days.
3RD
DAY;- BALU GOT – CAMPSITE 4640.- 4850.MTS BELOW TENTU PASS 4996.MTS ..8KMS
4TH
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.
5TH
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.
6TH
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
1st
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.
2nd
day ;- kuari got – balu got 3890.mts …..8kms
From here,
the vegetation is similar to that of lahaul valley, for another two days.
3RD
DAY ;- BALU GOT – CAMPSITE 4640 -4850.MTS BELOW TENTU PASS 4996.MTS ….8KMS
4TH
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.
5TH
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
6TH
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
1ST
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.
2ND
DAY ;- KUARI GOT – BALU GOT 3890.MTS ….8KMS
From here
the vegetation is similar to that of lahaul valley, for another two days .
3RD
DAY ;- BALU GOT – CAMPSITE 4640. -4850.MTS BELOW TENTU PASS 4996.MTS …8KMS
4TH
DAY ;- CAMPSITE – BEAS KUND 3540.MTS …5KMS
5TH
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
6TH
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.
7TH
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.
8TH
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.
9TH
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
1ST
DAY ;- BARA BHANGAL – DHARDI …..21KMS
2ND
DAY ;- DHARDI – NAVAGRAM {NAYAGRAM } 2285.MTS ……24KMS
3RD
DAY ;- NAVAGRAM – HOLI 1960.mts …..15kms
Easy walk
along the ravi river.
4TH
DAY ;- HOLI – MACHHETAR 1900.MTS …..14KMS
MACHETAR – BHARMAUR 2020.MTS ……..22KMS
DRIVE
5th
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.
6TH
DAY ;- BHARMAUR – MACHHETAR 199.MTS …….22KMS DRIVE
5TH
/6TH DAY ;- MACHHETAR – KUARSI 2750.MTS ……16KMS
6TH
/7TH DAY ;- KAURASI – CHATTA 3600M…..12KM
7TH
/ 8TH 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.
8TH
/9TH 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.
9TH
/ 10TH 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
1ST
DAY ;- DHARAMSALA – PALAMPUR 1219.MTS ……..40KMS DRIVE
2ND
DAY ;- PALAMPUR – DEWAL KHAS 1990.MTS ……25KMS
From
palampur drive upto baijnath 15kms then trek 10kms for camp and overnight at
dewal khas.
3RD
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 .
4TH
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.
5TH
DAY ;- NAVAGRAM – ,NAYAGRAM 2285..MTS
…….16KMS
After
descending 4kms , follow ravi river upto navagram.
6TH
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
1ST
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 .
2ND
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.
3RD
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.
4TH
DAY ;- BAJOLI – GATAUNDA 347.MTS …..20KMS
Descend is
gradual. From here one trail goes to bara bhangal . via dhardi….25kms
5TH
DAY ;- GATAUNDA –MUKTOLA GOT 4000.MTS
……..10KMS
Ascending
around 8000.mts , reach to camping ground near the pass for overnight
6TH
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.
7TH
DAY ;- ALYAS – KUGTI 2896.MTS ….18KMS
The trail is
an easy descent.
8TH
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
1ST
DAY DHARAMSALA – PALAMPUR …….40KMS DRIVE
PALAMPUR –
BANDLA 2050.MTS ……….12 KMS
2ND
DAY ;- BANDLA – KANDHA 2800.MTS ……14KMS
After
passing danetar village and ascending along neugal khad arrive at kandla.
3RD
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
4TH
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.
5TH
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.
1ST
DAY ;- DHARAMSALA – DADH …..15KMS DRIVE
DADH – JIA
VILLAGE 2000.MTS …..4KMS TREK
At jia
village , arrange porters, supplies etc
2ND
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.
3RD
DAY ;- SUPDHAR – BASE CAMP I 3500,MTS ….10KMS
Ascend upto
the cave shelter near talang pass for night halt.
4TH
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.
5TH
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
1st
day ;- dharamsala – yol – tikri 1800.mts ….16kms
Eight
kilometres upto yol motorable, then 8kms on foot to tikri village.
2ND
DAY ;- TIKRI – KIRTHEN 2500,MTS …12KMS
First few
kilometres are easy, then steep rocky and snow patches at some places are to be
folded .
3RD
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.
4TH
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.
5TH
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
1ST
DAY ;- DHARAMSALA – TRUND 2975,MTS …..10KMS
2ND
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.
3RD
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 .
4th
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.
5th
day ;- kuarsi – chanaota 2201,mts ……18kms
Trail lies
through dense forest and fields .after crossing some difficult patches arrive
at chanaota for night halt.
6th
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
1ST
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.
3rd
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.
4th
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
5th
day ;- kuarsi – gehra 1925,mts ……16kms
Steep
ascending and descending will lead to gehra. View of snow peaks is memorable.
6th day ;- gehra – drakund 2280,mts
…….26kms
trail through dense forests, it is most
enjoyable and cool.
7th
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.
8th
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
9th
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
10th
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
1ST
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.
2nd
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.
3rd
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.
4TH
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.
5TH 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.
6th
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
1ST
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 .
2ND
DAY ;- KHAJJIAR – DALHOUSIE 2040,MTS ……20KMS
Trail passes
through dense forest with enchanting scenery.
3RD
DAY ;- AT DALHOUSIE OR RETURN TO CHAMBA .
TREKKING
ROUTE NO. 18
CHAMBA –
TISSA – BINDRABANI – PURTHI – UDEYPUR ….10 DAYS
1ST
DAY ;- DRIVE CHAMBA 996,MTS TO TISSA …….67KMS.
P.W.D. rest
house and baira suil project rest house is a located here
2ND
DAY ;-TISSA –TRAILA 610,MTS…..20KMS TREK
3RD
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.
4TH
DAY ;- SATRUNDI – BINDRABANI 2700,MTS ……18KMS TREK
P.W.D. rest
house is available.
5TH
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.
6TH
DAY ;- KILLAR – PURTHI 2690,MTS …….19KMS
Rest house
available
7TH
DAY ;- PURTHI – RAOLI 2580MTS……23KMS
8TH
DAY ;- RAOLI – TINDI 2650,MTS ….18KMS
Rest house available
9TH
DAY ;- TINDI – SALGURAOR 2700,MTS ……16KMS
10TH
DAY ;- SALGURAOR – UDEYPUR 2743,MTS …..16KMS
Rest house
available
TREKKING
ROUTE NO . 19
BHARMAUR –
TRILOKNATH
Via chobia
2745,mts ….- 4 days
1st
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
2nd
day ;- chobia village – alyas l , 3355mts ….12kms
Strenuous,
steep ascent to the base of pass.
3rd
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
4th
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
1st
day ;- bharmaur – badagaon 2350,mts …….20kms
Via sirdi,
it is a difficult pass named after local goddess kali.
2nd
day ;- badagaon – dhokla 3250,mts ……12kms
After
crossing many streams route passes through bhadra village and forests.
3rd
day ;- dhokla – bansar got 3660,mts …..12kms
Too much ups
& downs, milk and meat is in plenty
4th
day ;- bansar got – alyas l 4200,mts …..10kms
A very steep
ascent to the base camp of the pass – kalicho.
5th
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.
6th
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
1st
day ;- chamba – bharmaur – durghatti 1372,mts …..4hrs trek 1hrs drive
2nd
day ;- durghatti – tunda 1760,mts …..18kms
Cross ravi
river, easy climb , after leaving thela & sullo villages camp at tunda.
3rd
day ;- tunda – bhadra 2275mts….18kms
The trail
passes through modra, chular & silpa villages. Visit banni goddess temple on the way.
4th
day ;- bhadra – bansar got 3660,mts ….16kms
Steady climb
upto bansar got. July – august is gujjars paradise.
5th
day ;- bansar got – alyas l 4200mts ….10kms
The trail is
via dingu temple, gradual ascend.
Dotted with
shephards.
6th
day ;- alyas l – alyas ll 3900mts …..12kms
7th
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
1st
day ;- bharmaur – hadsar 2317mts …….13kms
The route
passes through difficult terrain with ups & downs through forests. You may
drive and save one day.
2nd
day ;- hadsar – kugti 2640 mts …..14kms
Along budhil
stream with many ups & downs and forest.
3rd
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
4th
day ;- duggi cave – alyas 3660mts ….12kms
Difficult
trail. Kudi is grassy plateau with a stone hut.
5th
day ;- alyas – khardu 3550mts ……15kms
Ascent to
kugti pass 5040mts and descent to the other side for camping
6th
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
1st
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.}
2nd day ;- chanaota – holi 1960mts
…..19kms
Down, down
up to lamu, ascend along left bank of ravi river upto sutkar then to holi.
3rd
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.
4th
day ;- navgam – dharari 2440mts …..16kms
After
crossing the river to right and passing through bajoli and sind villages,
dharari is reached.
5th
day ;- dharari – ratnapani 2500mts….. 16kms
At the last
stage, cross the river to the left, for camping at ratnapani.
6th
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
1st
day ;- chamba – sillagharat 1830mts……20kms
Cross saho
nallah, ascent and turn to left along hul nallah for sillagharat.
2nd
day ;- sillagharat – bhangor 2450mts ….17kms
After zig
zag crossing of the stream , the trail ascends to banatu ridge and then through
forest to bhangor.
3rd
day ;- bhangor – chanju 2135mts….15kms
Now the
trail is to right after leaving bagai on the left and follow chanju nallah
after lunek.
4th
day ;-chanju – alyas 4300mts ….12kms
Tough day,
camp at the base of the pass after passing through kalpra village.
5th
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.
1st day ;- chamba – kathel 1230mts
…55kms drive
2nd day ;- kathel – tikri 1615 mts
…16kms
Cross chanju
nallah and ascent to tikri.
3rd
day ;- tikri – chanju 2135mts ….20kms
Easy walking
and then ascending charor nallah through bagai and bhula villages
4th
day ;- chanju – bhangor 2450mts ……14kms
5th
day ;- bhangor – sillagharat 1830mts ….12kms
6th
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
1st
day;- chamba – chhatrari 1900mts …..4kms drive
2nd
day ;- chhatrari – chalan 2800mts ….15kms
Easy walking
along a stream , through green fields, villages and forests.
3rd
day ;- chalan – chanderkup tal 3450mts ….10kms
Last stage
of this trek is steep and rough. In summer ice berges floats on the lake
4th
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.
5th
day ;- alyas - rewa village 2100mts
….14kms
Rough
descending trail
6th
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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