Mcleodganj Chamba trek via Indrahaar Pass

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 11 days
Destination Kumaon Himalaya
Trip Grade Strenuous
Season Mid Feb – June, September – Nov
Altitude 5579m

A ten days trip which involves drive to Gangotri , the ancient source of the holy river Ganga and trek to the finest high altitude Himalayan lake, Kedar tal (4912 mts) and further Patangni Dhar punctuated with breath stopping close view of Greater Himalayan peaks e.g. Thaleysagar (6904 mts), Brigupanth (6772 mts) and Jogin Group of peaks , Gangtri group , Rudugaira and others . The emerald lake with melting snow of Kedar glacier originates kedarganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi, considered as lord Shiva,’s contribution to Bhagirathi. One can encounter a good variety of high altitude fauna e.g. Bharal (blue sheep), Goral, Himalayan black bear with a great variety of birds.

Outline Day to Day Itinerary:

  • Day 01:Arrival Delhi
  • Day 02:Arriva Kathgodam & Drive To Loharkhet
  • Day 03:Loharkhet – Kharkiya ( 5 HRS BY JEEP ) & TREK TO KHATI (5 kms, 2 hrs)
  • Day 04:Khati – Dwali (2575 M/8498 FT)
  • Day 05:Dwali – Phurkta (14300 FT) TO PINDARI CAMP SITE 3660 MTS (12,000 feet).
  • Day 06:PINDARI GLACIER CAMP – DWALI
  • Day 07:Bagubassa – Roopkund (4450 mts/14600 ft) – Bedni Bugyal (7-8 hrs)
  • Day 08:Bedni Bugyal – Wan (10 km/ 3-4 hrs) – Rudraprayag
  • Day 09:Rudraprayag – Haridwar – Delhi
  • Day 10:Delhi – Departure

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrive- DelhiOn arrival meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at hotel.
  • Day 02:Delhi – ChandigarhIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Chandigarh, In the afternoon arrive at Chandigarh, rest of the day is free for your own activities. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 03:Chandigarh – DharamsalaIn the morning after breakfast check our from the hotel and drive towards Dharamsala, Upon arrival at Dharmsala, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 04:DharmsalaFull day sightseeing tour of Dharamsala inclduing Mcleoganj. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 05:Dharamsala – Triund ( 1 hours drive + 4 hours trekking)In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Triund, the drive would be less than one hour. We will start our trek just beyond from Mcleodganj to Triund . Trinud is our today’s campsite. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 06:Triund – Lahesh Cave (3600 meters, 5 Hours)In the morning after breakfast we will start our trekking towards Lahesh Cave with packed lunch, which is around 9 KM far away from Trinund. In the afternoon arrive at Lahesh cave. The whole trek is through Deodar forest. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 07:Lahesh – Indrahar Pass – Chatru Parao ( 4350 meters)In the morning after breakfast we will start our trekking towards Chatru Parao Via Indrahar Pass. At the Pass of Pir Panjal you can expect the magnificent view. We will establish our camps at Chatru Parao. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 08:Chatru Parao – Kurasi ( 2730 meters)Today we will pass few snow bridges and enter the Kurasi valley, we will establish our camps at Kurasi. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 09:Kurasi – Machetar – Chamba ( 726 meters)Today’s trek continues into the Valley and from the top mountain views of the whole region can be seen. The Dhaula Dhar to the south, Pir Panjal to the North and Mani Mahesh to the east. Descend along the Barley fields to hit the road head to Machetar. Overnight at rest house.
  • Day 10:Chamba- DelhiIn the morning after breakfast check out from the guest house and drive towards Delhi, Upon arrival at Delhi, check in at the hotel . Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 11:Delhi – DepartureIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transferred to the IGI airport to catch the flight for onward Destination.

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