TRIUND TREK
Max Altitude : 2875 meters
Duration: 2 Days
Distance covered: 20 Kms
Grading: Easy
 
Triund is a beautiful meadow at 2875 meters at about 10 kms walk from Bhagsu Nag ( Mcleodganj) from where you get amazing views of the Kangra valley and the Dhauladhar range. Although you can go to Triund and back in one day, But it is recommended to have a night stay in Triund. A good overnight camping at Triund will reviatalize your energy. You can have breakfast in Triund at many camps/Tea Stalls here under the gaze of mightly overlooking snow covered mountains ( Mun Peak, Indrahar pass) and enjoy a life time experience in Triund.

Trek Route for Mcleodganj to Triund :-
Day 01: Mcleodgunj - Bhagsu Nag (1780m) to Ghalu Temple to triund (2875m)
An easy uphill walk for roughly 10 kms through cedar, oak and rhododendron forest. Last 2 kms is a steep climb that ends on the meadow of triund.

Day 02: Triund to SnowLine cafe & Ilaka Gote.
Wake up early and take a quick hike to Ilaka, 6kms north of the campsite before heading back to Mcleodgunj.

THE INDRAHAR Pass Trek

• Max Altitude : 4350 meters
• Duration: 3 Days
• Distance covered: 30 Kms
• Grading: Medium to Hard

This is one of the most popular passes in the region due to the challenges it poses for trekkers and climbers, alike. Weather is unpredictable and becomes severe at no notice, the slopes have snow and ice, the climb gets really steep (1/4 and 1/5 Degrees). At a height 4350 meters above sea level, it is set between the most imposing peaks in the range - Mun, Camel, Rifle horn, Two Guns, Slab and Dromedary Peak - and its proximity to McLeodganj make it a top favorite.

At any time of the year, trying to attempt reaching/crossing the pass needs equipment and trained guides. The view of the two valleys, Kangra and Ravi are breathtaking.

It is an ideal pass also used for treks into the Chamba Valley and beyond.

Day 01: Mcleodganj Gallu Temple 2130m to Triund 2875 m - 12 Kms

Holiday Travel will drop you at Ghalu Temple, 4 Kms from Mcleodganj, Our Trekking team will meet you at Ghalu tempple and we and start the trek to Lahesh cave via Triund. We will reach Triund by the late evening, Night Stay in the Camp at Triund. Holiday Travel will alsoi

Day 02: Triund 2875 m to SnowLine cafe, Ilaka Gote and Lahesh Caves 3550m - 12 Kms

We wake up early and have breakfats in the sun, Breakfast in Triund is an experience under the majestic mountain peaks and morning chill. After freshing up, we start the trek to Lahesh cave via Snowline cafe. Enroute we take blessings from Goddess temple enroute. We will have tea at Snowline cafe, and proceed to Ilaka Gote and after crossing ilaka Gote, start the ascend to the Lahesh cave. We will reach Lahsesh Cave by the late evening, Night Stay in the Cave in the night. This is a long climb even though the distance is not that much. We climb 1470 meters in the same day which is beyond the recommended limit of 1000 meters in one day.

Day 03: Ilhes Caves 3550m to Inrahar pass 4350m and Back
We start at first light to beat the deteriorating weather at noon. This is a steep climb and we do it with only essential equipment on our backs. Reaching Indrahar pass is a majestic experience, you have great winds here and you enjoy the breathtaking views of PirPanjal, Chamba Valley. We suggest you stay at the top for half an hour, there are great photography oportunities here at Indrahar. After half an hour we start the descend back to the safety of Lahesh Cave. we come back, If we are too tired, we have the option to stay in Lahesh cave again otherwise proceed to the Triund.

Day 04: Triund 2875m to McLeodganj- Bhagsu Nag 1780m
Finally on 4th Day, we start the trek back to Mcleodganj, The whole trek is lined with forests of Rhododendrons, Cedar and Oak forests. It has great views of the Dharamkot and Mceodganj and of the city on the way.

Kareri Village and Kareri Lake TREK

• Max Altitude : 3200 meters
• Duration: 4-5 Days
• Distance covered: 71 Kms
• Grading: Moderate

This is by far one of the most popular treks. The Kareri Lake is situated North West of Kareri Village and is at the foot of the Minkiani Pass. Apart from the lake's natural beauty, the trek itself goes through beautiful forests and rural villages and winds up at this lonely temple on the banks of Kareri Lake. This trek is hard in certain places only and is ideal for all ages.

Day 01: Stobari 1700m to Ghera Village and Kareri Village 2175m - 14 Kms
Stobari is the trail head and is 4 Kms North West of McLeodganj. Holiday Travel will make arrangements to drop you at Satobary. The trail to Kareri village will start from Satobari, The trail is easy and moderately steep in parts. Stobary to Ghera Village trek is very steep and almost 500 meters descent. You can have a break in Ghera Village and proceed to Kareri Village through the well marked trail and the steep parts have steps cut into the trail for easier access.Now a Days there is a road building upto Kareri Village, Still the work has not been completed by year 2014, however you can get the ride upto last point. After Dropping from the last point, the trek to Kareri Village is only of about 2 hours.

Day 02: Kareri village 2175m to Lioti 2915m - 15 Kms
Reach Kareri Village by afternoon, In Kareri Village - Staying arrangements are made in the Forest Guest House or in the Chowkidar (Watchman's hut), Or you can pitch your tent next to watchman's hut. Rest of the day you can have a trip to the Kareri Village, Meet Villagers and talk to them, talk to kids studying in the next door school. Night Stay in the Kareri vilage, Enjoy the great dinner provided by Holiday Travel. Holiday Travel can also make your trip memorable by providing you with country wild chicken with Beer & Whiskey also. Kareri Village is the most picturesque village perched on high mountain, Actually Kareri Village offers you breathtaking views of the dhauladhar ranges and People here are very innocent.

Day 03: Kareri Village to Lioti 2915m and to  Kareri Lake 3200m - 20 Kms

Next Day morning, we will proceed to Kareri lake via Lioti, Which is an old Gaddi camping place and is an isolated spot deep in the Dhauladhars. To reach this point we climb all the way from Kareri Village. At points it gets steep but for the most part it is a moderate climb. We can camp on the banks of a mountain stream.This last stage is a climb in high altitude and can be slow. The terrain changes from forest to alpine and we camp at the Temple on the banks of the Kareri Lake. Depending upon the time of arrival, we take a short walk up to the base of the Minkiani Pass which has permanent ice flows and spectacular views. Night Stay at Kareri Lake in Camps and Food/Drinks all taken well care by Holiday Travel Team.

Day 04: Kareri lake 3200m to Kareri Village 2175m - 20 Kms
Wake up early in the morning, we can take an alternate route to Kareri Village. Night Stay in the Kareri Village. Today is the celebration time to enjoy your succcessful trek with holiday travel team.Night Stay in Camp in Kareri Village

Day 05: Kareri Village 2175m to Ghera 1585m - 8 Kms

An easy downhill walk to the road head till we reach Ghera Village, Here we have option to go back to Satobary or take taxi back to McLeodganj. The drive is around 30 minutes by taxi.

Optional Trek back through the Khari Behi, Balh Village and Ghalu Temple to Mcleodganj.

Day 06 :- Holiday Travel Offers alternate picturesque trek through Khari Behi, Balh Village to the Ghalu Temple, From Ghalu temple you will be taken by Taxi back to Mcleodganj. We suggest you to go for this optional trek back.For this trek, we will make you trek thorugh remote villages on the adjacent mountains of Kareri Khas, we will cross the Khari Behi Village, which can be reached after about 2 hours trek. There is a village shop in Khari Bahi which sells English Wine, Beers, You can sit in this shop in Khari Behi & enjoy the Cool Beer sitting in its front ( So we can say that Khari Behi has a pub at 2000 metrers). There is also a statue of Indian Monkey God Hanuman next to this shop. The Shop is managed by an attractive Village Girl. There is also Village School in Khari Behi.From Khari Behi, you start the descent down to cross the Stream.

After crossing the stream, the place for the camping comes, Here we take break for the Lunch and Drinks. The View here is breathtaking and most relaxing with mountains on all sides. You can sleep here for Siesta if you like, you might be occasionaly waken up with wild life noise.

Now the ascent starts to the top of the mountain, the ascent is approx 500 meters and it is a steep climb passing trough the dense green forest, But do not worry, Holiday Travel team will assist you fully on the trek. Once you reach the top of the mountain, the view is excellent, you will see the town of Naddi on the next hill

From the Mountain top, It is an easy half an hour trek to the Balh Village. Balh vilage is covered extensively in our destination section.

From balh Village, you can either trek to Naddi Village or Trek to Ghalu Temple to be taken back to the Mcleodganj.