Trek to Kareri Lake
Max Elevation: 3200 Meters
Dharamshala is a small but busy hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh. A few miles beyond this town, on the slopes of the Dhauladhar range, rests Kareri Lake. The water bodies on these slopes have crystal clear water that reflects the pictures of high mountains as a silver mirror does it. Although many trek routes emerge from Dharamshala, Kareri Lake trek is certainly the greatest and easiest of all. It rests at an altitude of 2934 mt above sea level and opens ways for the Minkiani and Baleni Passes. The route goes through the supreme villages of Ghera and Badaun, displaying the traditional lifestyle in its unpolluted form. The trek is also great for trying out fishing and angling as trout fish is the culinary attraction of the region. You will also see Mcleodganj, the little Tibet, and Bhagsu Nag temple.
Arrive at Mcleodganj and transfer to the hotel. At evening, visit the local markets and come back to the hotel before Dinner. Stay for the night at the hotel.
Our trek starts from today we drive 5 km to Satobori, the starting point of the trek. From Satobari it is a downhill walk passing through Barnet village to Ghera village. At Ghera unpack your day lunch near the river. From Ghera steep ascent for about two hours to Harnala camp near a small stream. Night stay at tents.
Night stay at tents.
Leave after breakfast. Steep ascent along Kareri stream takes us to Kareri Lake. The stream has to be crossed a number of times over improvised wooden bridges It is a small lake which keeps religious sanctity for the locals. The lake is situated at the base of Minkiani Pass. Night stay at Kareri Lake in tents.
This day descent through mixed forest of oak rhododendron and deodar trees to Karari Village. Kareri is a Gaddi tribal village with about 40 to 50 houses. Night stay in tents.
Steep descent for two to three hours takes us to Rawa village situated on the bank of Rawa stream. Unpack your lunch near the stream. After Lunch small ascent for one hour and then steep ascent for two hours. Bhal is also a small village of Gaddi tribal. Camp outside the village near the stream. Night stay in tents
Last day of the trek. Leave camp after breakfast. Today is not a very long trek after two or three hours reach at the hotel. Lunch and Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation in tents on double sharing basis First and last night Accomodation in Hotel Sleeping bags and mattresses during trek All meals as per itinerary. During the trek we will give you packed Lunch and provide evening snacks when you will reach camping area. Local Guides accompanying the group Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, trekking mules/horse or porters. All pre-established camp sites as per the itinerary Camping & forest fees etc. Medical first aid supply.
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Personal laundry, Personal insurance. Personal Tipping to staff. Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards.
