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Mcleodganj - Lahaul Valley Trek

Places to Visit: Mcleodganj - Lahaul Valley

Validity:Dec 31 2022

Duration:15 Nights / 16 Days

Mcleodganj - Lahaul Valley Trek

( 16 days Delhi - Delhi, 10 days of actual trekking)

This trek starts from Mcleodganj, the residence of His Holiness The Dalai lama spiritual head of Tibetan community and ends at Manali through Lahaul Valley.
Theses treks have been used over centuries by nomadics of Himachal commonly known as Gaddis.

Day 01 New Delhi - Mcleodganj (10 - 12 hrs)

Drive overnight to Dharamshala and check in hotel at Mcleodganj.

Day 02 Dharamshala

Explore in and around Dharamshala / Mcleodganj which is now home to a large Tibetan community in exile.

Day 03 Mcleodganj - Triund ( 1 + 4 hrs )

Drive to the beginning of the trek just a little beyond to Mcleodganj (1860 mts). Camp at Triund (2975 mts) for the night.

Day 04 Triund - Lahesh Cave ( 5 hrs )

Trek through impressive alpine terrain and camp in the beautiful meadows around Lahesh Cave (3600 mts).

Day 05 Lahesh cave - Indrahar pass - Chatru (6-7 hrs)

The trek up to the top of the pass (4350 mts) is challenging. The views from the top of the pass are among the best in the Himalayas.

Day 06 Chatru - Kuarsi ( 5 - 6 hrs )

Trek along narrow trails to Kuarsi (2730 mts). The Gaddi tribals of this area are simple folks who still follow their ancient traditions and are nomadic Sheppard's.

Day 07 Kuarsi - Lammu - Bharmaur (1800 mts) by bus.

Day 08 Day at leisure at Bharmaur.

Day 09 Bharmaur - Harsar - Kugti Village (7 hrs)

Trek through coniferous forests to Kugti village (2640 mts) after which the pass is named.

Day 10 Kugti - Duggi Cave ( 4-5 hrs )

Beautiful trek via the ancient temple of Kali nag. Camp close to Duggi cave (3200 mts).

Day 11 Duggi Cave - Alyas ( 4 hrs )

Pass through the meadows famed for their wild flowers in the monsoons and camp at the base of the Kugti pass at Alyas (4000 mts)

Day 12 Alyas - Kugti Pass - Camp ( 5-6 hrs )
Challenging trekking over glaciers to the top of the Kugti pass (5040 mts). This pass has been used by migrating Shepards and there flocks for centuries.

Day 13 Camp - Raip ( 4-5 hrs )
Now you are in the arid valley of Lahaul and the change in the scenery confirms the lack of monsoons in this area, though the meadows are lush green in spring.

Day 14 Raip - Manali ( 9 hrs )
Drive to Manali in the Kullu Valley over the Rohtang pass, overnight in hotel.

Day 15 Manali
The day is reserved to explore this famous tourist destination and also rest before the journey back to Delhi. Board a luxury bus to Delhi.

Day 16 Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the morning.

TOUR ENDS

The itinerary is subject to change. Client has to sign a risk certificate before the beginning of the tour.

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