Introduction    Â
The Indrahar Pass Trek in Himachal Pradesh is one of the most awe-inspiring treks in the Indian Himalayan area, bursting the minds of countless tourists of all ages with gorgeous vistas, glittering streams, deep gorges, quiet lakes, and deodar forest all throughout the journey. The trek runs from an elevation of 2,875 metres to 4,425 metres and is a beautiful combination of different environments and traditional Himachal colours.Â
Beauty of Trek
The Indrahar Pass walk, one of Himachal Pradesh’s easy-to-moderate treks, begins in McLeodganj, the seat of the Dalai Lama, and concludes in Triund at 2,875 metres. The trek to Triund via Dhramkot village and Galu Devi provides breathtaking views of Kangra Valley and the town of Dharamshala below. The path from Triund to Lahesh Cave through Laka is characterised by boulder-strewn grassland. The day’s journey starts at Lahesh Cave, where we climb across the rocks straight on the North East face of the ridge, maintaining the high wall of Mon to our right. The trail continues up the mountain, passing through several ascents.
The trail descends to Chhata, passing across an uncontrolled creek and over a black boulder before emerging into a beautiful valley brimming with wildflowers. The road from Chhata snakes to Kuarsi via Kuarsi Nala then splits at Brehi on its way to Lamu.
Best Time to Visit
Snow is possible on high passes in the early months of the year, but it melts swiftly by August. The Kangra and Dhauladhar mountains have rain during the monsoon season, but the weather is warm and sunny (12-20 °C) during the day, with night temperatures plunging to zero (-2 to 6 °C). In September and October, hikers should expect pleasant weather with little snowfall. The day temperature is staying about 12-18 °C with the entrance of October, but the overnight temperature dips to (- 6) to 4 °C.
Location
Indrahar is a mountain pass in the Himalayan Dhauladhar range, 4342 metres (14245 ft) above sea level. The pass is famous for its hiking trails, but it serves as a border between the famous Himachal Pradesh districts of Kangra and Chamba. Between May and October is the finest season to trek to Indrahar Pass.
Itinerary
From one of the meeting sites in New Delhi, you will board an AC Volvo Coach to McLeodganj. Overnight trip.
Trekkers will arrive at Chakki Bank and then be transferred to another vehicle that will transport them to the McLeodganj hotel. On this day, you can either relax in the hotel or go exploring in McLeodganj. The trek guide will perform a training session in the evening to instruct and deliver trekking equipment. Dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel are included.
Start your first day of trekking with a 10-kilometre trek to Triund through Dhramkot.
After breakfast, get ready to travel to today’s destination, Lahesh Cave. To get to the cave, cross the bridges and go through the flowery ground beneath the silhouettes of Oak and Conifer trees. Stay the night in the Lahesh Cave campground.
Conclusion
Finally, the day has arrived for you to journey across the snowfield of the Indrahar Pass. After breakfast, begin trekking uphill towards Indrahar Pass, which will be difficult due to 300-400 m of severe ascent. It will be difficult, but the magnificent views of the Pir Panjal Range (4,100 m) in the north and the Mani Mahesh Kailash (5656 M) summit in the east will make the effort worthwhile. Return to Chatru Parao after spending some time at the pass. Indrahar Pass Trek is a high pass in the Himalayas of Himachal, rising 14,245 metres above sea level. It serves as a boundary between the districts of Chamba and Kangra. This walk begins and ends in Mcleodganj, which is located on the outskirts of Dharamshala. The trail passes through legendary locations like Triund, Ilaga Pass, and Lahesh Caves. Because of its breathtaking splendour, the Indrahar Pass attracts visitors of all ages. Indrahar Pass, which will be difficult due to 300-400 m of severe ascent.
