Trek to Chamba Valley
This trek from Mcleodganj to Chamba offers the opportunity to have a beautiful view of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar mountain ranges.
Itinerary :
Day 1: Mcleodganj – Triund (2975m) Trek/9km
The trek starts with a gradula walk from Mcleodganj, corssing Dharamkot and through mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and deodar tress reaching Galu Devi Temple. Triund is a flat meadow on top of a ridge. The top offers panoramic view of Dhauladhar range on one side and Kangra valley on other is a memorable sight. Night stay at tents..
Day 2 : Triund – Lahesh Cave (3500m) Trek/6km
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 melt away during the monsoon. From Laka Got it is a sleep ascent for two km. Over rocky ridge to reach Lahesh Cave. Night stay in the cave of camp at Laka Got.
Day 3: Lahesh Cave – Chatta Parao (4350 m) Trek/10 km
Climb to Indrahaar pass 4350Mts. Early start is recommended. After climbing Indrahaar Pass lunch at Nag Dal Lake and start Trekking to stay at Chatta in small cave or there is space for camping also.
Day 4: Chatta Parao – Kuwarsi Village (2730 m) Trek/14 km
The stretch up to chatta nullah is 6 km descent and crossing the strem walk over a long pasture land before into a thick forest of pines. Kuwarsi is a small tribal village surrounded by thickly wooded pine trees. Night stay in the village.
Day 5 : Kuwarsi – Lamu Village (2634m.) Trek/10km
This day we come across many small places inhabited by Gaddi people.Afternoon reach at Lamu a road head side.From there we take private Jeep or local transport to Chamba and Dharamshala.