Indrahar Pass Trek
Indrahar - Minkiani Pass Circuit trek takes us through Dhauladhars that form an imposing barrier rising to almost 5000 m steeply out of the Kangra plains. As one trekker has aptly described, "When I saw the Dhauladhars for the first time high above McLeodganj, rising like a white-haired demon, breathing fire, ignited by the setting orange sun, I was overawed.
This specially designed hiking and trekking tour known as Indrahar - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek is a combined effort of a team of certified mountaineers and travel agents in India aiming at making travel economical and affordably cheap for the budget trekker walking in the Himalayas as well as maintaining quality at par with the world-class standards. We feel our job, as tour operators and trek guides, is to design treks giving our customers a memorable experience in trekking adventure.
Itinerary ( Indrahar Pass - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek ):
New Delhi - Dharamsala - Triund - Laka Got - Chhata Hut - Kuarsi - Gehra - Drakund - Base of Minkiani Pass - Minkiani - Kareri - Dharamsala - New Delhi
Grade: Tough
Maximum Altitude: 3600 M
Time: May, June, September, and October
Duration: 13 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day
Day 1 (New Delhi, India):
Arrive Delhi. Meet Gypsy Feet representative. Indrahar Pass - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek begins. Transfer to hotel. Sightseeing Delhi. Board overnight train/bus to reach Dharamsala.
Day 2 (Dharamsala, 1800 M):
On second day of Indrahar Pass - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek, we reach Dharamsala. Visit monasteries and temples. Overnight in Dharamsala.
Day 3 (Dharamsala - Triund, 2975 M):
On third day of Indrahar Pass - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek, we undertake a gradual trek of 10 km and halt near Forest Rest House, water to be fetched one kilometer down the stream. Overnight in camp.
Day 4 (Triund - Laka Got, 3550 M):
Next destination of trek is Triund where we reach after an 8 km steady climb to a cave. The cave is big enough to provide shelter for 30-40 persons near base of the pass.
Day 5 (Laka -Got - Chhat Hut, 3600 M):
We climb uphill, a steep ascent, to Indrahar Pass and gradual going to other side from top, peaks of Pir Panjal and Mani Mahesh ranges are visible.
Day 6 (Chhat Hut - Kuarsi, 2750 M):
The route involves ascent and descent, view of Mani Mahesh Peaks. Overnight in camp.
Day 7 (Kuarsi - Gehra, 1925 M):
On the 7th day of Indrahar Pass - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek, we trek for around 18 km with a steep ascent and then descent. En route are panoramic views of Pir Panjal range.
Day 8 (Ghera - Drakund, 2280 M):
Indrahar Pass - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek continues with a 16-km enjoyable trek through thick forest. Overnight in camps.
Day 9 (Drakund - Base of Minkiani Pass, 3500 M):
We trek for a 12-km steep climb through forests, the route is rough and locals call this pass as Belani Pass.
Day 10 (Base of Pass - Minkiani Got, 3560 M):
We reach Minkiani Got from the base of the pass. Overnight in camp.
Day 11 (Minkiani - Kareri, 1980 M):
We once again steeply descend. Once we reach Kareri, we get Charming views. Overnight in camp.
Day 12 (Kareri - Dharamsala, 1400 M):
We descend to reach where we started, viz., Dharamsala. From Dharamsala, we board bus/train to reach New Delhi.
Day 13 (New Delhi):
Arrive New Delhi. Transfer to airport for flight to onwards journey. Indrahar Pass - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek concludes.
