The Trek of the Kareri Lake ascends the relatively remote trails through magnificent forests and secluded Hindu villages not yet connected to the road. Kareri Lake is also an ideal base from which to explore the upper ridges of the Dhaula Dhar to savour the views across the Kangra valley as well as glimpse the high peaks that extend beyond the Pir Panjal to the Himalayan Range.
Early drive from Mcleod Ganj to Nouli Bridge by Share Jeep and then start Trek to Kareri Lake. Trail goes through mixed forests of oak, rhododendron and pine. First 2 Km is a level walk and then there is sleep ascent along Kareri Nullah Stream which has to be crossed over a number of times over improvised wooden bridges.
Night Camping in a Trekking type tents at bank of Kareri Lake.
After a short from the lake, is a steep descent through the forest to Kareri Village .Afternoon we reach at Kareri village.from Village we hire a taxi to Dharamshala. Trek Ends
Transport Options (Delhi – Mcleod ganj – Delhi)
For travel to Mcleod ganj and back one can choose between air, rail & road. For air travel, the closest airport is the Gaggal DHM, also known as Kangra Airport, or Dharamshala Airport and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Indigo, Alliance Air , Spice Jet.
There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Mcleodganj that cost about Rs. 1200- 1500 per person. These buses depart from Majnu ka tilla every 30 mins. or so and take about 12 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.
Weather Details
Summer in Mcleod ganj extends from March to June when the temperature variation is recorded to be ranging between 23°c and 27°c. Mercury sometimes reaches up to 38°c but never goes beyond that. During winters the temperature can drop to -1° and the maximum temperature hardly goes up to 20°c.
Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications
The trek is approximately 26 km (round trip) and usually takes 2–3 days to complete.
The trek is moderate, with a mix of easy trails, steep ascents, and rocky patches. It’s suitable for beginners with basic fitness.
The best time is May–June and September–October. Monsoons (July–August) make the trail slippery, while winters (December–March) cover the lake in snow.
No, but basic fitness is recommended as the trail involves continuous walking and steep climbs.
Essentials include good trekking shoes, warm clothes, a rain jacket, a sleeping bag, energy snacks, a water bottle, and a basic first-aid kit.