Indrahar Pass Trek
- Duration : 3 Nights 4 Days
- Elevation : 4,342 m
- Group Size : Min 4
- Difficulty : Moderate to Difficult
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Indrahar Pass is like a secret doorway in the big, beautiful Dhauladhar mountains of the Himalayas. It sits way up high at 4350 meters above sea level, near the cool town of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. This pass is like a line drawn between Kangra and Chamba districts, stretching from 2874 meters to 4350 meters high.
The adventure begins in the cozy town of Mcleodganj, just outside Dharamshala, and takes you all the way up to Indrahar Pass. Along the way, you’ll pass by famous spots like Triund, Laka Glacier, and Lahesh Caves. But be warned, the path is not easy to walk on those Dhauladhar ridges!
The trek to Indrahar Pass is no walk in the park, even though it follows a trail that the Gaddi shepherds use to get to their summer pastures in the upper Ravi Valley and Lahaul. Climbing up to Indrahar Pass means a lot of uphill walking, sometimes over rocky terrain. From the top, you can see amazing views of the Indian plains to the south, and the sacred Mani Mahesh Kailash peak and snowy Pir Panjal Range to the north. It’s like standing on top of the world!
Short Itinerary:
Day 1: Mcleodganj to Leta Manu Adventures Camp. via Upper Bhagsunag village. 2-3 hours walk. (Mix of easy and uphill walk.
Day 2: Leta Village to Laka Glacier via Triund. 4-5 hours walk (Mostly uphill till Snowline and then 1 hour easy walk to Laka Glacier).
Day 3: Laka Glacier to Indrahar pass via Lahesh caves. 5-6 hours walk. (Difficult to steep climb).
Day 4: Laka Glacier to Mcleodganj via Triund. 4-5 hours walk (Moderate to downhill walk).
After breakfast at our own we meet up at the start point which is Manu Adventures India Bhagsunag. From here we start our trek to Leta Village. We cross the upper Bhagsu Village to reach the famous waterfall. It takes roughly 20 to 25 minutes to reach the waterfall where we stop to click some pics and one can also enjoy some hot meals like eggs and bread or hot spicy Maggie with cup of tea at the Chill out Shiva Cafe. Then we cross the waterfall and start our steep climb for Leta campsite. The guide will keep you entertained by telling stories about the place to ensure that you enjoy the walk and not get bored. The beautiful natural trail will keep you on your toes and walking on these trails will hold your interest throughout the tour. On reaching the campsite you can leave your bags off and feel more relaxed and trek further to get panoramic views of Shivalik Hills and plains of Kangra Valley. One can also visit the small temple nearby dedicated to Mata Leta Walli, which is one of the most famous temple around. Later enjoy dinner near the bonfire with some soothing music. Spend time under the star studded night while enjoying the warmth of bonfire. Overnight stay at camps.
After early breakfast at campsite we trek from Leta to Laka Glacier (3200 meters) via Triund. We stop here to enjoy our packed lunch. We pass through Snowline Café approx 1.5 Hour from Triund and Laka Glacier at another two hour. We reach the campsite and are free to explore around the area. Overnight stay in the camps with dinner.
We start very early today like 04 or 05 am in the morning. We try to reach the summit before the sun reaches the top .It is steep climb on a rocky route. This will be the hardest and the longest day of the trek depending on the weather. So be mentally prepared for the same. There is no vegetation here and the terrain is mostly rocky. The trail leading towards Lahesh Caves is bit confusing but with the help of mountain guide you will be able to do it.. We get magnificent views from the Indrahar Pass top (4350 meters). After brief stay at top we climb down and trek back to Laka Glacier or Leta campsite depending on the time we have on our hands. Overnight stay in the camps with dinner.
The sunrise is perhaps the main highlight of this trek so we get up early to view the most amazing sunrise withsome golden lights hitting the mountain ranges. Enjoy the hot breakfast click some nice pictures and then trek to Mcleodganj by early noon and you have rest of the day to explore the city. End of services.
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Gaggal Airport or Kangra Airport at Dharamshala is about 20 km away from McLeod Ganj and is well connected to Delhi, Kullu, and Chandigarh. A number of state-owned and private buses connect McLeod Ganj with other cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Dharamshala. Pathankot Railway Station, situated approximately 90 km away, is the closest broad gauge railhead serving those headed to McLeod Ganj.