Set at an elevation of around 2950 meters in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Kareri Lake is a freshwater lake rugged amid mountains with lush greenery all around. Located in the majestic Dhauladhar range, this glacial Kareri Lake Trek will take you through a journey of the most scenic views as it’s home to lush pasturelands, dense conifers, and exotic perennial flowers. This trek is also a favorite among all nature lovers who can spend some time close to nature while clicking the best shots of Kareri Lake Trek itinerary.

Quick Facts:

Tour Duration: 2 Nights 3 Days

Trekking distance – 26 kilometers

Trekking height – 9650 ft.

Difficulty level – Difficult

Start point/End point – Dharamkot & Mcleodganj

Itinerary:

Day 1: Dharamkot to Kareri Village

Reach the pre-defined meeting point in Kaneri where you will meet a tour representative who will greet you and give you a quick overview of the entire trip. After getting acquainted with your tour leader and other travel freaks in the nearby Kareri Village. On reaching Dharamkot, meet the rest of the group. Proceed to the trek towards the Kareri village. Meet the locals who belong to the Gaddi Tribe. Spend the night in a tent or a homestay included in the Kareri lake trek price.

Day 2: Trek to Kareri Lake

Start off early in the morning after a hearty breakfast. From Kareri village, you will go to Reoti Base Camp and here you will start the trek to the lake. Enjoy the trek from Reoti depending on the best time for Kareri lake trek as on a rainy day, the path becomes too slippery and dangerous for trekking. The trek first passes through level grounds and then comes onto a steep ascent, as you trek alongside the Kareri Nullah Stream and pass through various bridges.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you look at the perfect elliptical glacial lake surrounded by subtropical forests and alpine grasslands. To get a better view of the lake climb the nearby hill with the temple on top where you can take a rest for a while. After some time, start trekking back to the Reoti Base Camp where you can enjoy a campfire followed by a night stay on the second day of a short trek in Dharamshala.

Day 3: Descend to Mcleodganj

After a hearty breakfast at the Base Camp, start your descent towards Mcleodganj. As you reach there, mark the end of 2 night 3 days trek near Dharamshala with loads of memories for a lifetime.