Indrahar Pass Trek

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  • Start Date: July 22, 2021, 9 a.m.
  • End Date: July 24, 2021, 4 p.m.
  • Venue: Mcleodganj
₹ 4,800
Description

Indrahar Pass located at 4,342 m is an exquisite trek in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Indrahar Pass connects Chamba and Kangra Valley. To reach Indrahar Pass, one must first reach the Triund ridge. The trail goes through a beautiful forest of oak, deodar, and rhododendron. Furthermore, this entire stretch is perfect for birdwatchers, as the forests here are literally swarming with various kinds of songbirds. This trek involves a steep climb and is quite challenging. Indrahar Pass rewards with a beautiful view of the Pir Panjal Range in the North and the Manimahesh Kailash Peak (5656 m) in the East direction. The Indrahar trek is surely an enriching experience for the body and the soul. Book yourself today for this heavenly trek in the Dhauladhar ranges.

Route: Mcleodganj- Triund- Indrahar Pass- Mcleodganj
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Altitude: 4,342m
Trek Length: 20 km (one-way)
Duration: 2 Nights/ 3 Days
Fixed Departure Dates: 22-24 July | 12-14 & 28-30 August | 9-11 September & 23-25 September

TRIP ITINERARY
Day 1: Mcleodganj - Triund - Snow Line
The starting point is McLeod Ganj, which is the home of Dalai Lama, and from there we begin our uphill journey. The entire trek uphill will take about 5-6 hours. The climb is easy with a few steep ascents here and there, with magnificent views giving you company throughout! Our first stop will be Triund. After reaching Snow-line, we pitch our tents and get ready for some piping hot dinner to warm us against the strong evening winds at the ridge. Go to your camp bed with a happy tummy, and a happier heart, surrounded by such picturesque vistas, ready to take on the challenges of the next day.
Mcleodganj to Triund: 4 Hours
Triund to Snowline: 2 Hours

Day 2: Snow Line - Ilaqua Got - Indrahar Pass - Snow Line
We start our hike to Indrahar Pass (4,350 m) early morning after breakfast. First stop will be at Ilaqua Got that are grazing grounds. We continue until Lahesh cave, which is at 3500 m, a natural rock cave shelter. We trek little further from Lahesh cave to Chhatta Parao which is the bottom of Indrahar Pass, passing through the soft snow and icy streams! Indrahar Pass is a passway to Chamba valley en route Bharmour and Kwarsi. Once at the pass, we stop for 30 minutes to rest and listen to the sound of silence and connect with ourselves. This is followed by a briefing about the peaks and ranges of Chamba and the Pir Panjal range that are visible including Manimahesh Kailash Peak. We then descend back to Snow-line (4-5 hours), followed by dinner and night stay in tents.
Snowline Cafe to Ilaqua Got: 1 hour easy walk (mostly flat/downhill)
Ilaqua to Lahesh cave: 2-3 hours uphill
Lahesh Cave to Indrahar Pass: 3–4 hours of steep climb
Indrahar Pass to Snow-line: 4-5 hours of Down-hill hike

Day 3: Snow Line- Triund - Mcleodganj
We wake up early morning to catch one of the best sunrises you will ever see, with the sun rays spilling over the snow-clad Dhauladhar Mountains. After breakfast, we begin our descent which will be much easier and faster than the climb up. Upon reaching McLeod Ganj, you are free to explore the city and its bustling markets selling beautiful trinkets like healing crystal jewellery, colourful yak wool apparels and much more! The trip ends here with a happy heart full of warm memories!
Snowline to Mcleodganj: 4 Hours downhill trek

INCLUSIONS
Stay – 2 nights Camping (Sharing Basis)
Meals– Vegetarian, Nutritious and Tasty Meals during the Trek with Evening Tea
-Breakfast on Day 2 and 3
-Dinner on Day 1 and 2
-Lunch Day 1, 2 and 3
Experienced Trek leader
First-Aid Kit
GST

EXCLUSIONS
-Expenses of personal nature
-Expenses raised due to any road blockage or natural calamity
-Travel Insurance of any kind

We provide sanitized Transportation, follow Covid norms and provide hygienic Stay. Please ensure to bring sanitisers and masks along.
If you are a 4 or more-person group, you may plan this trek on any dates of your preference.
*Stay at Mcleodganj and Volvo bus from Delhi/Chandigarh can be arranged at an additional cost.

You need to pay 50% of the cost of the trip to book your seat with us.

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PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
A good sturdy pair of shoes and a backpack with plastic or waterproof lining.
Comfortable, lightweight clothing.
Sunglasses or goggles.
A woollen hat for warmth.
Pocket knife. (Optional)
Torch.
Personal Medication.
Small 10L Bag.
ORS/ Dry Fruits.
Scarf or bandana.
Lip balm.
Earplugs. (Optional)
Spare contact lenses or glasses.
Thermal innerwear.
Extra small bag/pocket for personal garbage.
A whistle.
Reading materials, Games, Cards. (Optional)
Towel especially lightweight quick-dry type.
Track pants with more pockets. Carry around 2 pants. Avoid jeans.
Waterproof jacket and gloves.
A raincoat since the weather can be unpredictable sometimes.
Identification proof like Passport, Driving license, Aadhar card etc.
1 Passport size photograph.

Other Guidance:
-Climbers are reminded that there is a 15 kg limit on personal luggage for all climbs.
-Cameras, whether video or film, needed to be protected against the severe cold either in a warm pouch or the interior pockets of your clothing. Do not keep your camera in your backpack at higher elevations.
-We do not provide donkeys or porters to carry luggage.
-No insurance is provided during the trek.
-When between camps, please carry your daily personal rubbish to the next camp.
-Remember – “Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints”. So, keep the mountains clean and green.
-Aspirins and Paracetamols are highly recommended for headaches and because they also thin the blood that will help improving circulation & oxygen delivery to the body. Strong painkillers are not recommended as they can suppress respiration.
-Personal expense of any kind will not be entertained.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
-Cancellation of booking of tour 31 days or more before the date of Departure will result in a 20% deduction from the total cost of the tour.
-Cancellation of booking of tour 21-30 days before the date of Departure will result in a 40% deduction from the total cost of the tour.
-Cancellation of booking of tour 11-20 days before the date of Departure will result in a 60% deduction from the total cost of the tour.
-Cancellation of booking of tour 6-10 days before the date of Departure will result in an 80% deduction from the total cost of the tour.
-Cancellation of booking of tour 1-5 days before the date of Departure will result in a 100% deduction from the total cost of the tour