Duration: 11 Nights/12 Days
Season: Apr- June, Sept-Oct
Max Altitude: 3660 mts
About the Trek
This trek from Macleodganj to Chamba offers the opportunity to have a beautiful view of the Pir Panjal and Dhaula Dhar mountain ranges. A trek of moderate difficulty the path tread takes you through some dense Deodar & Rhododendron forests, one also comes on to the trail of the ancient Gaadi Shepherds who take their frock from the Chamba Valley to the glades of Lahul & Spiti. The highlight of the trek being the view from the Indrahar pass from where the Pir Panjal Range makes an imposing backdrop in the north while to the south the plains can be see till the far horizon. Also can be seen is the Mani Mahesh Kailash to the east.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi-Chandigarh
Morning drive to Chandigarh. Upon arrival in Chandigarh, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure.
Day 03: Chandigarh – Dharamshala
After breakfast drive to Dharamshala (5-6 Hrs). Upon arrival in Dharamshala check into hotel in Dharamshala.
Day 04: Dharamshala
Day free for exploring Dharamshala (1280 Mts.) and McLeod Ganj which is now home to a large Tibetan community in exile. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Dharamshala-Triund (1+4 Hrs)
In the morning drive to the beginning of the trek just a little beyond McLeod Ganj (1860 Mts.) takes less than an hour. Camp at Triund (2975 Mts.) for the night. Overnight in tents
Day 06: Triund - Lahesh Cave (3600 M )
Start the trek early as a distance of 9 km (5 hrs) will be covered today. The trek is through Deodar forests. Overnight in tents.
Day 07: Lahesh - Indrahar Pass - Chatru Parao (4350 M )
You can expect to see great views from the Pass of the Pir Panjal Range and the Mani Mahesh Kailash . Set up camp for the night.
Day 08: Chatru Parao - Kuarsi (2730 Mts. )
The trek will cross a few snow bridges and enter the Kuarsi Valley. Overnight in tents.
Day 09: Kuarsi - Machetar - Chamba
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 in Chamba.
Day 10: Chamba - Ludhiana
Early morning leave for Ludhiana. Lunch Enroute. On arrival check in hotel. overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Ludhiana –Delhi
Early morning leave for Delhi. Lunch Enroute. On arrival check in hotel. overnight at hotel.
Day12: Depart Delhi
On time departure transfer to International airport, fly Delhi-Home.
