Round Trek in Dhauladhar Foothills

Round Trek in Dhauladhar Foothills

Trek:  Easy to Moderate Maximum Height: 3200 Mts. Requirement: Limited past experience in trekking essential Period:   April May, June, September, October & November. Duration: 5 Days

Quick Itinerary

 Day 01: On Trek McLeod Ganj-Satobari-Kareri village (1900m)

We drive 5 kms or Walk  to Satabori, the starting point of the trek. From Satobari it is downhill walk passing through Barnet village to Ghera village. We visit a family house in Barnet for tea and refreshment.  At Ghera unpack your day lunch near the river. From Ghera it is steep ascent for about two hours to Kareri village. Camp outside the village near a small stream. Kareri is a Gaddi tribal village with about 40 to 50 houses. Night stay in the camp.

Day 02: Kareri to Bahl village (2000m) 5/6 hours

Leave after breakfast. First two hours is a gradual walk with little up and downhill walk and we get to Rawa village, situated on the bank of Rawa River. We come across several tribal villages on the way. From Rawa it is steep ascent through the forest for about two hours to Bahl village. Camp near the stream. The area is full of Himalayan birds and those interested in bird watching can go for the same around the camp. Night in the camp.

Day 03: Bahl to Triund (2900m) 12 kms, 4/5 hours walk.

An hour walk on steep slope takes us to Galu Devi temple from where we have good views of Dhauladhar and the valley. Another three hours of gradual ascent through mixed forests takes us to Triund, an alpine meadow situated atop a ridge. From Triund we have superb views of the snowy peaks of Dhauladhar on one side and Kangra valley on the other. We camp here for night stay.

Day 04: Triund – Laka Got (3200m) – Triund 8 kms

After breakfast we walk further up to Laka, a small glacier that comes from the top of the pass. Spend some time at the glacier. Unpack your lunch here. Walk back to Triund for night stay in tents.

 Day 05: Triund – Laheta – Bhagsu Nag 10 km

First half we walk on a grassy ridge with fine views of Dhauladhar and kanga valley. After two hours walk on a ridge we descend downhill on a steep trail that takes us to waterfall near Bhagsu village. Lunch near the river. Another 20 minutes walk takes us to Bhagsu village from where we walk 1 km on the road to McLeod Ganj. Trek Ends. Check into  Hotel.

                               Best Time to Visit – April May, June, September, October & November.

Tour Highlights

• Dalai Lama Temple
• Himalayan Bird Life
• Views of Central Himalaya
• Tribal Villages