
The
trek combines the beauty of two of the most beautiful valleys in Himachal
Pradesh. Starting at Mcleodganj (Dharamsala) at about 6000 ft in the Kangra
valley and passing over the mighty snowbound Dhauladhar, the trail ends at
Machhetar in the Ravi valley. The scenic Kangra valley is situated between
the snow capped peaks of the Dhauladhar and the Shivalik Hills, while the
Ravi valley is bounded to the North by the Pir Panjal, to the South by the
Dhauladhar and to the East by the Bara Bangal range.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Early morning arrival at Delhi. A warm welcome by our staff and transfer to
hotel. Full day city tour of Old & New Delhi. Late evening transfer to
railway station for overnight train to Pathankot. Day 02 Arrive Pathankot
Early morning arrival at Pathankot. Assistance on arrival and transfer to
McLeodganj (Dharamsala). McLeodganj is best known as the headquarters of the
Tibetan Government in Exile and home of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso.
The Tibetan settlement here is a delightful example of their agreeable
nature. The community has taken over the hospitality business and provide
cheap and clean hotels and small friendly restaurants. All this makes
McLeodganj is a colourful little town, a perennial den of tourists a place
you can chill out in and do your own thing. While you stop to wonder at a
Tibetan trinket or a shawl, you'll realize that your stomach is
involuntarily responding to the lovely smell of wantons wafting from a
nearby joint. McLeodganj is steeped in Buddhist culture you can find
anything from Tibetan food, good luck charms and thangkas to Enlightenment.
In fact, many disenchanted foreigners come here seeking solace, meditation
or to champion the Tibetan cause. Arrive and check-in at a hotel . Dinner
and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : McLeodganj
McLeodganj Tour in and around McLeodganj, the seat of the Tibetan
Government in exile. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day 04 : McLeodganj - Triund
Trek from McLeodganj to Triund (9325 ft - 4 - 5 hrs). Triund is on the
foothills of Dhauladhar range and is 17 kms. from Dharamshala. It is at a
height of 2827m. The breathtaking views of the mountains and the valleys
make Triund an ideal picnic and trekking spot. It is one of the most
beautiful and must see spots around Dharamshala. Triund is a 9 km trek from
McleodGanj passing through Dharamkot and Rakkar Villages via Gulu Devi, a
small Temple and water point. The snowline starts from Ilaqa, 5 kms from
Triund. Overnight stay at Triund.
Day 05 : Triund - Laka
Got After a refreshing breakfast we start our trek from Triund to Laka
(10,500ft). Overnight at Laka Got. Day 06 Laka Got The day is free at
leisure for independent activities. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07 Laka Got - Chatru Parao Trek to Chatru Parao ( 11000 ft) over the
Indrahar Pass (15121 ft).Overnight at Chatru Parao.
Day 08 : Chatru Parao - Kuarsi
Kuarsi Trek from Chatru Parao to Kuasi Village (7500 ft).Overnight at Kuasi
Village.
Day 09 : Kuarsi - Machhetar
Trek to Manchhetar (6500 ft). Overnight at Manchhetar.