A Walking Experience in Himalayas (06 Nights / 07 Days)
Dharamshala
The Himalayas are home to some of the most exotic locations in the world and have something to offer to everyone. Walking in these mountains is a lifetime experience and is an ideal getaway to explore the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
With Tourism Scouts you hike the Dhauladhar Range of the outer Himalayas in the Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh to some of the most beautiful villages, spots, lakes, forests and views of these majestic mountains. Also, get the chance to meet the local Gaddi Tribe (Shepherd community) who maintain and use these ancient trails in the vertical landscape.
| Starting point // Endpoint | McLeod Ganj |
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| Destination Covered | Dharamshala |
| Maximum Altitude | 4650 mtrs |
| Difficulty Level | The difficulty level of this trek is from moderate to difficult. The trail will be challenging enough for experienced trekkers to get exhausted. |
| Expedition Distance | 42 Km |
| Weather | The temperature can drop to -1° and the maximum temperature hardly goes up to 18°c |
| What kind of physical fitness is required to do this Trek? | These hikes are considered moderate to difficult with a mix of steep and gradual ascent, but it does require stamina to reach it. But for that, you need to prepare yourself. For this, you can every day start jogging and cycling. Take the stairs which will help you to keep fit. Start with a brisk 30-minute walk daily. |
| Is a First Aid kit advisable? | You must carry a first aid kit with you. Sometimes you could have symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) which includes a headache, nausea and vomiting. During your trek, our team will carry a first aid kit and fully equipped oxygen cans for such situations. Drinking water is essential. |
| What clothing or equipment do we need to carry from our side? | For your trek, there are a few essential things which you need to carry. ● Identity Proof: Passport or any other valid ID Proof. ● Feet: Proper trekking shoes – which are comfortable and tough, yet are flexible and have good ankle support. Also, see that they are water resistant + Trekking socks and one pair of sandals. ● Backpack (60 litres): You will also need a good backpack with sturdy straps and supporting frame. Rain cover for your backpack is a must with sturdy straps. ● Clothing: Two trek pants in case your first pants get wet. Wear one pair and carry the other pair with you. Do not carry jeans. Track pants are ideal. Three warm layers: You will be trekking at a high altitude so it is very important that you have proper clothes for the climatic conditions. Waterproof jacket, Poncho and Fleece jacket. ● Others: Shade Hat, Sunblock, Lip Balm, one pair of Sunglasses, one pair of Warm gloves and one pair of waterproof gloves. |
Arrive McLeod Ganj.
Free time for your own activities and acclimatisation.
Overnight at hotel.
Morning drive to Salli Village. Trek start with an improvised bridge over a small stream (small tributary river). The Trek trail is all the way along the river till the Chandrala Dhaar. Trek till Chandrala is gradual uphill and considered as easy trekking. Overnight camping at Chandrala.
Morning we start walking towards Kareri Lake. The trail goes through mixed forests of oak, rhododendron and pine along with some gradual hikes. Arrive at Kareri Lake and enjoy the evening on the banks of Lake. Overnight camping close to Kareri Lake.
Morning spend some time at the lake. Start downhill towards Kareri Village. The trail goes through mixed forests of oak, rhododendron and pine. The first few km are a gradual descent beside a stream. At the end, the trail is a steep descent. Arrive Kareri village. Night stay in the guest house.
A levelled walk from Kareri village takes us to Khari Behi. From Khari Behi it is a steep downhill walk for about an hour to Rawa village, situated on the bank of a small river. From Rawa village it is a steep ascent for another 02 hours to Bahl village. Camp near a small stream close to the village.
We continue our trek by crossing over a small bridge and then ascending through rhododendron and pine forests for approx. 2 hours. The first two kilometres is a steep ascent but there is a gradual ascent after Gallu Devi Temple. The last 1 kilometre is again a steep ascent through the forest. Triund is a flat meadow on top of a ridge. From here panoramic view of the Dhauladhar range on one side and Kangra Valley on the other is a memorable sight.
Morning, we start downhill towards McLeod Ganj. By lunch we reach at Mcleod Ganj.
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