Max Altitude
9,650 FT
Grade
Easy To Moderate
Duration
3 Days
Trekking KM.
26 KM
Suitable for: | 10+ years |
Experience: | First timer can apply, previous trekking experience is more appreciated. |
Fitness: | cover 4 km of distance in 30 minutes without a stress. |
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Trek Info
Nestled in the Dhaluadhar Range, Kareri Lake Trek in winter presents the wonderful winter-draped landscapes of Himachal Pradesh. The trek is located near the town of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, India and typically starts from the village of Kareri and leads to the pristine Kareri Lake. A trek to the lake in winter presents a truly magical and memorable adventure. Deep in the winter, the Kareri Lake remains frozen and the meadows remain covered in blankets of snow. While the cold can sometimes be a challenge in the trek once you get through to the lake, it is a complete visual feast.
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En route to the lake, you will cross dense forests of towering Oak and Pine trees. The trees are covered in powdery snow that sparkles and glistens as the rays of the sun strike the leaves. Walking through the forest seems like a mystical experience with snow all around. Another great thing about trekking in the winter is that the trails are much less crowded as compared to the summers and such, you can bask in the serenity of the mountains.
The main highlight of the trek is Kareri Lake itself. In winter, the lake is frozen, creating a stunning and tranquil sight. The surrounding snow-covered landscapes add to its charm.
The entire region is transformed into a winter wonderland, with snowy trails, frozen waterfalls, and pristine meadows. The landscapes offer excellent opportunities for photography and a sense of serenity.
Spend the nights in tents amidst the snowy wilderness, adding to the adventure of the trek. Enjoy snowy scenes and peace of starry winter nights.
Health Awareness
Government Employees {SCL}
Government Employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when you join us for a trekking expedition. As per the rules of the Pay Commission, Special Casual Leave can be availed for up to 30 days in a calendar year for trekking/mountaineering expeditions through a registered organization. Trek The Himalayas is a registered adventure tour operator by Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and Ministry Of Tourism (MOT)
Trekkers have to apply for leave at least 20 days before trek departure date.
Note
Today we will drive from Dharamshala to Kareri Village along a scenic route with scenic vistas of snow-capped mountains and then Trek from the village to Liyoti our first campsite on the way to Kareri Lake.
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The pickup will be arranged by TTH from Dharamshala, where we will pick you up at 10:00 am and drive to Kareri Village. Kareri Village is situated at a distance of 25 km and it takes approximately 2 hours to reach the village. On reaching Kareri village, our trek leader will give you a brief overview of the entire tour. The local people of Kareri village belong to the Gaddi tribe and you can get glimpses into their everyday lifestyle. The trek starts from this village through mixed forests of pine, cedar, and broadleaf. The vegetation is quite thick here and is mindful of your steps as pine needles are strewn on everyone on the trail and it can get a little slippery. You can opt for leaving your extra luggage at Kareri Village and picking it up on the way back.
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The trail to Liyoti campsite is pretty scenic and you will stroll along a gushing river, cross bridges and even walk on boulder stretches to arrive at your destination. There will also be a waterfall on the way, a picturesque sight to behold, and a great water source to refill your water. Along the path, the canopy of forest cover is pretty low making it an ideal spot for birds to nest. You may spot native birds like Pheasants and Blue Magpie. Packed snacks will be provided to energize you on the way. Liyoti campsite is located in an alpine grassland at an altitude of 8,000 ft where you will stay the night in camps. A hot lunch will be served at the campsite, once you reach here. You can spend the day at your leisure walking around the campsite and at night you can retire in your tents post-dinner.
We will start our morning with a hearty breakfast and a cup of tea and move onward towards Kareri Lake. Today you will trek through towering columns of Oak and Pine trees with beautiful views of the Himalayas. Initially, the trek is a little muddy and rocky which soon gives way to a dense forest. You will walk along a mountain stream called Nyund Nallah and as you continue your climb uphill, the flow of the stream increases as we approach closer to its source - the Kareri Lake. You may spot a few Gaddi huts on the way built by the nomadic Gaddi shepherd tribe in the Kangra region. These huts are makeshift shelters that these shepherds build on their way with their livestock.
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Follow the trail across the banks of the river and you will have to cross it a few times to arrive at the Lake. The lake water is crystal clear and is surrounded by greenery all around. Treat your eyes to resplendent views of the Dhauladhar Range from here. The campsite is a little distance away from the Lake. Bird’s eyes view of Minkiani Pass and Baleni is also visible from your campsite. Spend some time by the lake basking in some moments of peace and solitude. There’s a Shiva temple near the lake that you can explore. Today we will spend the night in the lake campsite with the beautiful lake lying in front of us and the bejeweled night sky mesmerizing you completely. A hot and scrumptious dinner will be provided to you at the campsite post which you can retire to your tents.
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Stretch your arms below a clear blue sky and wake up feeling refreshed after camping in the serenity at night. After grabbing a delightful breakfast, you can spend some time exploring around the lake area post which we will descend to the Kareri Village. Admire the surroundings one last time as you bid adieu to the mountains for now. The descent to Kareri village is 13 km and it takes about 5 to 6 hours to finish the trek. We will retrace the same path that we came into the Kareri Village and have a delicious lunch. It’s a gradual descent with a few steep descents here and there. Post lunch in Kareri Village, we will drive back to Dharamshala. Dharamshala is 25 km away from the village and it will take 2 hours to reach Dharamshala. Expect tor each Dharamshala by 5:30 pm ending the beautiful trek, taking back with us mellow memories of the mountains.
You have to reach Dharamshala Bus Stand (ISBT)
Options
1. Take overnight bus to Dharamshala from Delhi or Chandigarh, taking a bus from Chandigarh is the most ideal option.
• Chandigarh to Dharamshala Bus: 7 hours.
• Delhi to Dharamshala Bus: 12-13 hours is hectic and takes more time.
We always recommend to go for the govt. Buses over the private ones outside the bus station as based on the experience we have found that there are very high chances of delay involved with private buses. Also, govt. Buses are always more reliable. Whichever bus you choose, just make sure to reach Dharamshala at least by 7-8 am positively.
Take a flight to Gaggal Airport
2. The nearest airport is at Gaggal, about 13 kilometres away from Dharamshala. Gaggal airport connects Dharamshala to Delhi via Air India and Spice Jet flights. Tourists from other parts of India would find it easier to take a flight till Chandigarh and book a taxi for their onward journey to Dharamshala, which is about 237 kilometres away.
Reach by Train
3. You can even come via train; Pathankot railway station is from where you can get direct buses to Dharamshala that is 85 km and takes 3hrs.
Once you reach the Dharamshala Govt. Bus Stand/ ISBT. TTH will take care of your further travel, which is also the starting point of the trek
Trekkers will be dropped at Dharamshala Govt Bus Stand by 05:00 PM, for onward journey from Dharamshala it is advised to make arrangements after 06:00 PM.
1. Accommodation. (Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
7. Services from Dharamshala to Dharamshala.
8. TTH Staff insurance.
9. Mules to carry the central luggage.
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
4. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Transport cost.
Things can be provided on demand and availability (participant has to pay extra for these things)
1- Satellite phone/setphone - is a type of mobile phone that connects via radio links via satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites like cellphones. Therefore, they can operate in most geographic locations on the Earth's surface.
2- Gamow/PAC HAPO Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Bag) - is a unique, portable hyperbaric chamber for the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness.
3- AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) - are portable life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly
Insurance is mandatory and can be obtained through TTH or other providers. Non-Indian rates are slightly higher, trek coordinator will share the balance payment link after booking. If you choose not to book through us, we will refund your insurance fee; email us immediately after booking for the refund.
Normally TTH expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack: -
INR 1000/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
Special Offers
Make a single payment and trek the number of times you want.
If you book a trek with Trek The Himalayas and are unable to complete the same or you have successfully completed that trek and want to do it again, you can repeat it multiple times without paying the cost of the trek.
Terms and conditions
The fee can be paid by online transfer/Check deposit/Cash deposit/Demand draft. Instruction for
payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please
e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.
Cancellation terms:
For the cancellation of services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, Trek The Himalayas must be notified of the same in writing at info@trekthehimalayas.com At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund options
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund options
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund options
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek
Refund options
In the unlikely event that TTH cancels a trek prior to the scheduled departure date:
While it is extremely rare for TTH to cancel a trek, we understand that unforeseen circumstances or natural disasters may occasionally require us to do so before the scheduled departure. These circumstances could include continuous rain or snow, thunderstorms, snowstorms, landslides, floods, earthquakes, or any other natural calamity that poses a risk to the safety of our trekkers. Additionally, unforeseeable events such as local riots, curfews, pandemics, lockdowns, government orders, or any similar situations that compromise the safety of the trekking experience may also necessitate a cancellation.
In the event of such a cancellation, TTH will provide you with a voucher equivalent to the amount you paid for the trek. This voucher can be redeemed for any of our treks within the next year, allowing you to still enjoy an adventure with us at a later date.
Note
In the rare event that TTH shifts a trek:
We would like to emphasize that weather conditions in high-altitude areas are highly unpredictable and can undergo sudden changes at any time, irrespective of the day. Additionally, circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, political unrest, pandemics, and lockdowns, may impact the feasibility of conducting a trek. In cases where we are unable to proceed with an event due to such circumstances that are beyond our direct control, we will make every effort to provide you with an alternative trek that is safer and more suitable.
In such situations, we will issue a voucher to offset the cost difference between the originally scheduled trek and the alternative trek. This voucher can be redeemed at any time within one year from the date of issue. Please note that a refund fee or reimbursement of the cost difference is not applicable in these cases.
Note:
Cash Voucher Terms:
Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Trek The Himalayas" reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which TTH or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. TTH reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
Back pack & rain cover | (50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps |
Day pack + rain cover | 20 - 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter) |
Walking stick | Advisable (At least one) |
Water bottle/Hydration pack | 2 bottles of one liter each, People who use hydration pack 1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one liter, Carry at least one thermos flask. |
Personal Medical Kit | Consult your doctor |
Snacks | Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors |
T-shirts | 4 Full sleeves (Non-cotton) |
Fleece T-shirts | 1 Nos. |
Fleece jacket | 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater) |
Down feather / Hollofil jacket | 1 Nos. |
Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant) | 1 Pair |
Thermal inners (upper and lower) | 1 Pair |
Trek pants | 3 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris) |
Waterproof gloves | 1 Pair |
Fleece/woolen gloves | 1 Pair |
Poncho | 1 Nos. |
Sunscreen cream | Moisturiser |
Hand sanitizer | Antibacterial powder |
Toothbrush and toothpaste | Lip balm / Chapstick |
Toilet Paper & wipes | Quick dry towel |
Head torch | 1 Nos. (Avoid Hand torch) |
Sun cap | 1 Nos. (One that covers the neck as well) |
Woolen cap | 1 Nos. |
Balaclava | 1 Nos. (Optional) |
Neck-gaiters | 2 Nos. |
Sunglasses | Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected, People who wear spectacles- (A)- Use contact lenses. (B)- Photo chromatic glasses. |
Trekking shoes | 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip) |
Floaters/flip-flops | 1 Pair |
Cotton socks | 6 pairs |
Woollen socks | 1 pairs |
Gaiters | 1 Pair (TTH will Provide) |
Fitness regime for:
Easy To Moderate |
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BMI Range | Category |
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Less than 16.5 | Serverely Underweight |
16.5 - 18.5 | Underweight |
18.5 - 25 | Normal |
25 - 30 | Overweight |
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To run a batch we need 6 people and maximum batch size 25 people.
Yes, we will provide sleeping bag, tent, mattress. It is among the central equipment.
Toilet tents would be there. Basically we use dry toilet which is one of the best way to answer nature call in forest. Dry toilet means, we dig a pit and keep mud and shovel so once you are done with your business you can cover it up using mud. It is most hygienic way. You should carry toiletries as we mention in essential.
No, in this trek we do not provide gears on rent.
The Kareri Lake Trek is a popular trekking route in the Dhauladhar Range of the Indian Himalayas, which takes you through dense forests, rocky terrain, and high-altitude meadows to the pristine Kareri Lake.
Kareri Lake Trek is located at an altitude of 9,650 feet (2,941 meters) above sea level.
The Kareri Lake Trek typically takes 3-4 days to complete, depending on the route and weather conditions.
The best time to do the Kareri Lake Trek is from March to June and September to December when the weather is relatively stable and the trek is less difficult.
No, previous trekking experience is not necessary for the Kareri Lake Trek as it is a relatively easy trek suitable for beginners.
The Kareri Lake Trek requires a moderate level of physical fitness as the trek involves some steep ascents and descents, rocky terrain, and potential altitude sickness.
To undertake the Kareri Lake Trek, you will need to obtain the necessary permits and paperwork from the Indian authorities. These may include a trekking permit and a medical certificate.
Yes, the Kareri Lake Trek is generally considered safe, but with any trek or adventure activity, there are inherent risks involved. It is important to follow safety guidelines, such as staying hydrated, wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, and avoiding overexertion.
Accommodation on the Kareri Lake Trek typically includes camping in tents or basic lodges.
The Kareri Lake Trek is considered to be a moderate trek suitable for beginners and those with some trekking experience.
It is possible to do the Kareri Lake Trek solo, but it is recommended to go with a group or a certified guide for safety reasons.
The distance covered on the Kareri Lake Trek is approximately 26 kilometres (16 miles), depending on the route taken.
The Kareri Lake Trek involves some altitude gain, with the lake being at an altitude of 9,650 feet (2,941 meters). As such, there is a moderate risk of altitude sickness, and it is important to acclimatize properly, stay hydrated, and follow safety guidelines to minimize the risk.
Some of the highlights of the Kareri Lake Trek include trekking through the beautiful Kareri village, passing through dense forests and high-altitude meadows, and reaching the pristine Kareri Lake with stunning views of the Dhauladhar Range.
You should pack appropriate clothing and footwear, a backpack, a sleeping bag, a tent (if camping), sunscreen, insect repellent, and other personal items.