Maclodedganj Chamba Trek via Indrahar pass

Duration: 10 Days
Season: Apr- June, Sept-Oct
Max Altitude: 3660 mts

This trek from Mcleodgunj to Chamba offers one the opportunity to have a close look at 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 01: Arrive Delhi
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 personal activities.

Day 03: Chandigarh - Dharamshala
Drive to Dharamshala (5-6 Hrs). Upon arrival in Dharamshala check into a good hotel in Dharamshala.

Day 04: Dharamshala
Explore Dharamshala (1280 Mts) and Mc Leod Ganj which is now home to a large Tibetan community in exile. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Dharamshala-Triund (1+4 Hrs)
Drive to the beginning of the trek just a little beyond Mc Leod 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 )
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 M )
The trek will cross a few snow bridges and enter the Kuarsi Valley. Overnight in tents.

Day 09: Kuarsi - Machetar - Chamba( 726 M)
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. tents.

Day 10: Chamba - Delhi (1585 M)
Depart in the morning for Delhi to reach there by late evening.

Day 11: Departure transfer
Transfer to International Airport