India · Trekking

5-Day Indrahar Pass Trek from McLeodganj through the Dhauladhars

5 Days Round trip from McLeod Ganj Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the serene Triund Hill
02 Admire the heavenly views from Lahesh Cave
03 Take the challenging trail to Indrahar Pass
04 Enjoy the beautiful views of the Pir Panjal Range

Challenge yourself on a 5-day trek to Indrahar Pass, at an elevation of 4,250 meters, and appreciate the beautiful landscapes along the way. Pass through Triund, Dharamkot, Laka Got, Kurasi, Machetar, and Chamba as you trek to the towering Dhauladhars. Enjoy stunning scenic views throughout this rewarding Himalayan adventure.

From the pass, you can view the Pir Panjal Range in the north and the Mani Mahesh Kailash peak (5,656 m) in the east.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dharamshala

Languages English, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

McLeodganj to Triund Trek

After breakfast, begin your trek towards Triund via Dharamkot (10 km/3-4 hrs).
The trail to Triund is generally gentle, except for the last few kilometres.
Once you reach the top, enjoy the scenic views from atop Triund Hill.

Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 02

Triund to Lahesh Cave

Have breakfast, and then follow the trail from the ridge as you begin your trek to Lahesh Cave.
The trail generally climbs through oak and conifer forests and across open meadows to the encampment at Laka Got.
The last 200-300 meters to Lahesh Cave might be a little demanding (9 km/3-4 hrs), but once you reach it, the views are heavenly.

Dinner and overnight stay in the cave.

Day 03

Lahesh Cave to Indrahar Pass and Chatru Parao

Have an early morning breakfast and start an uphill trek with a packed lunch. At the higher elevations, there is a steep 300-400 m ascent towards the crest of the Dhauladhar. The trek gets steeper as you get closer to Indrahar Pass.
From the pass, you can view the Pir Panjal Range in the north and the Mani Mahesh Kailash peak (5,656 m) in the east. Descend from the pass to Chatru Parao.

Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 04

Chatru Parao to Kuarsi

Early in the morning, start the trek with a packed lunch. The trail follows the true left of the valley for the first few kilometres.
Later, the trail crosses the valley on a permanent snow bridge and ascends steeply to an open meadow.
Continue down the true right of the valley, and after crossing a series of meadows, you will finally reach Kuarsi (15 km/6-7 hrs).

Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 05

Kuarsi to Machetar and Drive to Chamba

After breakfast, continue trekking downhill with a packed lunch.
Today's trek continues down to the valley, and from the top, you can get mountain views of the whole region. Descend along the barley fields to reach the road and head to Machetar.
From Machetar, drive towards Chamba.

End of the tour.