Nag Dal is a sacred lake in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh, India, and is dedicated to the Nag Devta, or Lord King Cobra. It's a popular destination for pilgrims who bathe in the lake in August and September, around the start of the Manimahesh yatra. The lake is also connected to the Bhagsunag Temple and is considered an important religious and cultural landmark.
Some say that the Nag Dal trek is beautiful and starts from Mcleodgang, crossing Indrahaar Pass along the way. The 7 Lakes Trek in the Dhauladhar range is another high-altitude trek that's designed for adventure and requires a fit body and strong legs.
The trek goes through mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and deodar tress. First two kilometer is a steep ascent but there is a gradual ascent after Galu Devi Temple. The last 1 kilometer is again a steep ascent through the forest. Triund is a flat meadow on top of a ridge. From here panoramic view of Dhauladhar range on one side and Kangra valley on other is a memorable sight. Night saty at tents or private houses.
This is an acclimatization day. After a short ascent from Triund traverse a ridge to reach Laka Got a temporary shepherd camp. Laka Got is situated at the snout of small glacier, which is full of snow and ice in early summer, and the snow melts away during the monsoon. From Laka Got it is a sleep ascent for 2 km. Over rocky ridge to reach Lahesh cave. Night stay in the cave of camp at Laka Got.
Start early in the morning, the weather gets bad in the afternoon. In early summer April to may the trail is full of snow and require good equipment. During post monsoon Sept. to Nov. There is no snow or ice and there is narrow trail going up to the pass. It takes about four hours to the pass and another three more hours to reach in Nag Dal Lake. Night stay on the lake side.
After breakfast we back to Laka glacier by same rote through Indrahar Pass. After noon we reach at Laka Glacier. O/N Camp at Laka.
Today we follow the same route to Mcleod Ganj. We reach Mcleodganj by the evening. 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
Nagdal Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake situated in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh, near McLeod Ganj and Bhagsu Nag.
It usually takes around 3 to 4 days, depending on weather conditions and the pace of the group.
The ideal time is May to June and September to October. During these months, the weather is stable, and the trail is relatively clear of snow.
Yes, it's strongly recommended to hire a local guide like us. The trail is less marked and passes through isolated areas, so navigation can be tricky without one.
It’s better suited for those with some prior trekking experience. Beginners can attempt it with proper preparation and guidance.