Indrahar Pass Trek

OVERVIEW

The ridges over the Dhaula Dhar do not lend themselves to easy trekking. This trek over the Indrahar pass is no exception, even though it follows one of the more established trails used by the Gaddi shepherds enroute to their summer grazing pastures in the upper Ravi Valley and Lahaul. The ridges over the Dhaula Dhar do not lend themselves to easy trekking. This trek over the Indrahar pass is no exception, even though it follows one of the more established trails used by the Gaddi shepherds enroute to their summer grazing pastures in the upper Ravi Valley and Lahaul. The ascent to the Indrahar Pass involves a continual climb often over scree or boulders.
The views compensate: to the south, there are spectacular views of the Indian plains; to the north is the sacred peak of Mani Mahesh Kailash and the snowcapped Pir Panjal Range. Beyond the pass an ill defined trail leads through the Hindu villages and temples to the upper Ravi vent to the Indrahar Pass involves a continual climb often over scree or boulders. The views compensate: to the south, there are spectacular views of the Indian plains; to the north is the sacred peak of Mani Mahesh Kailash and the snowcapped Pir Panjal Range. Beyond the pass an ill defined trail leads through the Hindu villages and temples to the upper Ravi valley.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01:-   Arrival at Delhi

According to your flight timing, our representative will receive you from the International Airport in Delhi. And will give you accompany to the hotel for night stay.

 Day 02:- Delhi – Mcleodganj (2196 mts/7,200 ft)

In the morning half day city sight seeing tour and afternoon transfer to New Delhi Rly Station to board Shalimar express train at 15:55 hrs, Dinner in pantry car.

Day 03:- Arrival Mcleodganj

Early morning arrive at Mcleodganj by 03:30 hrs. Enroute wash & change followed by breakfast, afternoon time at leisure to relax, evening a brief on the entire program and distribution of equipments, dinner & overnight in hotel

Day 04:- Mcleodganj – Triund (2994 mts/9818 ft.) 10 kms/3-4 hrs 

Early breakfast – your trek begins towards Triund passing through Dhramkot. The trail to Triund is generally gentle except last few Kms, Dinner & overnight in tents.

Day 05:- Triund – Lahesh Cave (3598 mts/11800 ft) 9 Kms/ 3-4 hrs 

Post breakfast – This day the trail follows the ridge behind the prayer flags above the. The trail climbs generally through oak and conifer forest and across the open meadows to the encampment at Laka Got. The last 200 – 300 mts is tiring to Lahesh Cave, Dinner and overnight in tents.

 Day 06:- Lahesh Cave – Indrahar Pass (4375 mts/14,350 ft) – Chatta Parao (12 Kms/6 -7 hrs)  

Early morning breakfast and Commence uphill trek with packed lunch. At the higher elevations there is a steep 300 – 400 m ascent towards the crest of the Dhaula Dhar, before a 1 Km traverse just below the ridge to the Indrahar Pass. From the pass one can view Pir Panjal Range in the north and Mani Mahesh Kailash (5656 M) peak in the east. Descend from the pass to Chatta Parao, Dinner & overnight in tents.

 Day 07:- Chatta Parao – Kuarsi (2747 mts/9010 ft) 15 Kms/ 6 – 7 hrs

Start trek with packed lunch, the trail follows the true left of the valley for the first few Kms. Later the trek crosses the valley on a permanent snow bridge and ascends steeply to an open meadow. Continue down the true right of the valley and after crossing a series of meadows finally descends to Kuarsi, Dinner & overnight in tents.

 Day 08:- Kuarsi – Machetar (5886 ft) – Chamba (16 Kms/ 5 – 6 hrs) Traveling 80 kms/3 – 4 hrs  

Post breakfast, continue trek downhill with packed lunch. Today’s trek continues into the valley and from the top mountain views of the whole region can be seen. Descend along the Barley fields to hit the road head to Machetar. From Machetar you’ll drive to Chamba, Dinner & overnight stay in FRH/hotel.

Day 19:- Chamba – Pathankot – Delhi

After breakfast drive for Pathankot to catch Jhelum Express for New Delhi at 23:55 hrs, over night journey.

 Day 10:- Delhi.  

Arrive on New Delhi railway station at 09:30 hrs. And transfer to Hotel, Evening transfer to airport to catch your onwards flight

INCLUDE/EXCLUDE

INCLUSIONS

  • Pick up & drop at Manali bus stand.
  • Pick up and drop from trekking point.
  • Vehicle–Tata sumo/Tempo traveller.
  • All meal except Breakfast in Manali, as mentioned in program.
  • Trekking guide.
  • Accommodation in tents on 3/4 sharing.
  • Sleeping bag & Mattress.
  • Dinning tent.
  • Toilet tent.
  • Filter water.
  • Only veg meal in entire trip.
  • First aid box.

EXCLUSIONS

  • Breakfast in Manali
  • Bus tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Mineral water
  • Medical bill (in case of any accident)
  • GST 5%

Price On Request

09 Night – 10 Days
Locations: - Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Triund, Quarsi, and Chamba

Grade: - Moderate to Difficult

Season: - June to October

Highest Altitude: - 4375 meter

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