This superb short trek passes through the Kingdom of Gaddi, a semi nomadic race who spend many months wandering the high pastures with their sheep. The trek offers splendid views of the Daula Dhar mountain Range, while the journey also includes visits to the H.H. Dalai Lama's monastery and residence, Paragpur (a heritage village), Amritsar (Pool of Nectar -site of Golden Temple) and Shahjahan's Fabled Taj Mahal at Agra.
Day 1 :
Leave your country for New Delhi.
Day 2: Arrive Delhi :
Assistance on arrival and transfer to pre-booked hotel, morning free to re-charge. Afternoon guided tour of Old Delhi, visiting the Red-fort and Chandni Chowk (Silver Marker) .
Day 3 : Delhi sightseeing/overnight train to Pathankot :
After breakfast guided visit to New Delhi, visiting India Gate, Birla Temple and Humayun's Tomb. Late evening transfer to railway station for overnight train to Pathankot. (Today rooms are available till 1200hrs). Packed dinner.
Day 4 : Arrive Pathankot - Transfer to Dharamhshala :
Assistance and transfer to Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj/ 1750mts) about 3hrs. Arrive in hotel in time for lunch. Evening visit to the residence of H.H. Dalai lama and the atmospheric monastery. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5 : Dharamsala ( Mcleod Ganj) - Karen / TREK BEGINS :Dharamshala Prayer Flags
After early breakfast we begin our 14kms/7hrs trek. First few kms are a gradual ascent and descent untill Satobari village, and onto Ghere village, we cross a small mountain stream over a wooden bridge a perfect place for lunch. After lunch we make a steep ascent for about 2hrs to the top of the ridge through the mixed forest. Another one hours, almost flat, walk takes us to Kareri village ( 2070mts). We set up camp in a lovely meadow near to the Laund river. Campfire and overnight.
Day 6 : Kereri - Bal (2330mts) :
After early breakfast we continue our 7hrs trek which starts by a very gradual ascent, before continuing through picturesque open meadows and pine forest to a village with traditional wooden houses. After lunch we begin our gradual ascent for about one hour. This is followed by a steep ascent through dense mixed forest of bamboo, oak and pine before we reach the col, offering beautiful views of the valley. From the col it is another 30 mins gradual ascent to then Bal village (2330mts), along the terraced fields to another beautiful camping place with a gushing river nearby and distant views of Camel Peak (5300mt) Overnight in tents. All meals.
Day 7 : Bal - Laka Got ( 3500mts/ about 9hrs) :
After breakfast we cross the river over a suspension bridge and then make a steep ascent through mixed forest for about 2hrs. All along the route, after a short rest we make a gradual ascent to our lunch spot. We will encounter many Gaddi tribal people taking their cattle to high pastures of Lak and Trind. After lunch, the views open up, get closer to Dhauladhar mountain range. We ascent through a meadow, and then through the Oak forest to Laka Got, perfect camping place offering close-up views of the Dhuladhar mountains. Overnight in tents. All meals.
Day 8 : Laka Got (3500mts)- Rest day :
A perfect place to unwind, and explore the valley and its glacier. If people feel fit, we can make a ascent to Indrahar Pass ( 4350mts) which offers spectacular views of Chamba Valley and distant views of Pir pangal range. Overnight in tents.
Day 9 : Laka Got to Triund (2985mts) :
After leisurely breakfast we make a descent of about 3hrs through the oak forest to Triund Meadows offering fine views of Dhauladhar mountain range. Afternoon spend free around the camp. Camp fire and overnight in tents. All meals.
Day 10 : Triune - Bhagso Nag Village (1740mts/ about 5hrs trek) TREK ENDS :
After breakfast we walk Over a grassy ridge for about 4kms, with fine views of the valley below and the snowy peaks on other side After trekking for 4kms we descend until we reach an attractive water fall and lunch spot. After lunch we trek for another 30 mins to Bhagsu Nag Village, where our jeeps will be waiting to drive us 2hrs/70kms to a delightful Heritage Hotel, Judges court. All meals.
Day 11 : Paragpur - Amritsar (about 4/5hrs drive) :
After breakfast enjoy a guided walk through the heritage village. Return for lunch, before droving to Amritsar for overnight in hotel. Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 12 : Amritsar - Delhi ( by fast train) :
Vere morning visit to the Golden Temple to see sunrise and devotees offering morning prayers. Return to hotel for breakfast. Day free to explore the bazaar or re-visit the temple, Evening transfer to the railway station for train to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel for overnight (Breakfast and dinner on board)
Day 13 : Delhi - Agra - Delhi (by train) :
Early morning transfer to railway station for express train to Agra. Arrive Agra and visit Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Tomb of Itamau-din-Daula , there will also be time to buy souvenirs. Evening board return train to Delhi, in time to transfer to the airport for your return flight. (Breakfast and dinner on Board).
Day 14 : Departure :
Early morning fly back to your home country.