🔆KARERI LAKE TREK🔆
About Kareri Lake Trek
Himachal Pradesh is a dramatic mixture of towering Himalayan peaks, Buddhist culture, traditional living, arid mountains, and spectacular scenery. Dharamshala, the abode of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is deemed as the ‘land of gods.’ Not only this holy land is inclined towards spirituality, but also, it is picturesque town from where many treks including the Kareri Lake (3200) are flagged off. This time, when you go for a holiday in Dharamshala to get spoilt in its quaint environs, don’t forget to go on an expedition to Kareri Lake.
Trek to Kareri Lake kicks off from McLeodganj; it further passes through Mankiani Pass, Baleni Pass, Lioti and finally ends at the Kareri Lake. On your journey to the Kareri lake, you will see many vintage landmarks, which offers the great view of the neighbouring mountains and valleys. The trail transverses through lush forests, narrow terrains, whirly passes, scenic meadows and much more.
🔆 Kareri lake remains frozen from early December to March–April.
🔆 Kareri Lake is at elevation 2,934 metres (9,626 ft) above the sea level.
🔆 There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti on a hilltop overlooking the lake.
🔆 Kareri Lake serves as a base for trekking further into the Dhauladhar and onward
to Chamba and Bharmour via the Minkiani Pass (4250m) and Baleni Pass (3710m).
🔆 Kareri Lake is named after the nearby Gaddi village of Kareri, situated 9 km south east of the lake.
Kareri Lake Trekking Tour Highlights
- *Trekking on high altitudes is an experience to remember as you experience unique climatic changes.
- *Explore Mcleod Ganj, the residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the site of the Tibetan exile community.
- *Witness the beauty of Kareri Lake and lose yourself in its serenity
- *Add to your record, the scaling of Bleni Pass (12,300 feet) and Minkiani Pass (13,230 ft).
- *Savor the sights of lofty Dhauladhar Range
- *Meet and greet local people
Best Time to Visit Kareri Lake Trek
May – June & September – October
During the early months of the year, there are chances of snow on high passes, which considerably melts by August. During the monsoon season, Kangra and Dhauladhar range remains affected due to rain, but when we talk about the high places, the weather remains warm and sunny (12-20 °C) during the day, while the night temperature could be in minus (-2 to 6 °C). During the September and October, trekkers can experience a good weather, with little snowfall. With the onset of October, the day temperature is hovering around 12-18 °C but the evening starts getting comparatively colder with (- 6) to 4 °C.
Kareri Lake Trek (Detailed Itinerary)
Start from Dharmshala , Himachal Pradesh
DAY 1 : Dharmshala to Kareri Village (50km approx by road)
DAY 2 : Kareri village to Kareri lake top ( 10 km up trek)
DAY 3 : Stay one more day at hilltop lake.
DAY 4 : Kareri lake top to Kareri Village ( 10 km down trek )
DAY 5 : Kareri Village to Dharmshala
How to Reach Dharmshala
BY AIR : Nearest airport is Gaggal Airport which is 13 km from Dharmshala city.
BY TRAIN : Nearest Railway Station is Pathankot which is 85 km from Dharmshala city.
BY BUS : Dharmshala ISBT well connected by all major cities.
How to Reach Kareri village from Dharmshala
1. By private taxi which cost around 3000 rs.
2. By public transport like Bus
( From Dharmshala ISBT , You have to take bus for Salli village in evening around 4 pm. Salli village is last point where you can reach by bus. Kareri village is almost 6 km from Salli village. Either you can hire a taxi for 6 km or you can trek by short cut trail for 3 km to reach kareri village bridge from where trek begins.
Buy budget camping Gas which I use :
Fees and Permit for trek
There is no permit required for this trek. But there is some entry fees at bridge to enter into trek trail for forest cleaning and maintainance of wild life.
Fees per person : 20 rs
Fees per tent : 100 rs
Food and Stay
There are some shops in Kareri village and Salli village too for food. Some homestays and resorts also there in both village.
During trek , You will get small stalls for maggie, biscuit etc in every 2km .
There is not any accomodation fascility on entire trek. Only accomodation available in Salli and Kareri village.
If you want to stay at Kareri lake top , you need to bring your own tent or you can rent your tent and sleeping bag from Salli village or Shahpur ( In between Dharmshala and Salli village)
There is single shop available on Lake top where you can get your food for 24x7.
Things to must carry
1. Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat
2. Winter Jacket , Gloves , Scarf
3. Trekking shoes
4. Trekking pole or any stick for support
5. Essential food if required
6. Some basic required medicine also
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