Detailed Route
Indrahar Pass Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A classic Dhauladhar crossing, starting from Dharamshala, passing Triund and Lahesh Cave.
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Duration
4 Days
Total Distance
28 KM
Max Altitude
14,245 FT
Trek Type
circuit
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Day by Day Breakdown
Trek: McLeodganj to Triund
Sunset and stargazing at Triund. Brief for the pass push. Technical: Well-paved forest trail. The last 1.5 km (22 switchbacks) is steep. Familiar territory for Triund veterans. Landscape: Triund is the base camp for the Dhauladhar crossing. From here, the snow line of the range is directly above you — a dramatic wall of white. Safety: Hydrate well for the switchbacks. Set up camp by 4 PM.
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Trek: Triund to Lahesh Cave / Snowline
Minimal camp. Early sleep for the pass push. Wake-up at 3 AM. Technical: The terrain transforms completely beyond Triund. You climb from the meadow onto steep, rocky slopes. Snow patches begin above 10,000ft in June. The Lahesh Cave is a natural rock overhang that serves as a shelter — not a true cave. Space is very limited (10-12 people max). Some groups camp in tents nearby. Landscape: The Lahesh Cave has been used by Gaddi shepherds for generations as a storm shelter while crossing the Dhauladhar. Charcoal markings on the cave walls tell stories of centuries of crossing. Safety: Critical altitude zone. 11,800ft with high wind exposure. Oximeter check. Layer up — temperatures drop rapidly after sunset. The cave can be damp and cold.
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Pass Day: Lahesh Cave to Indrahar Pass (14,245ft) & Descent to Chata Parao
Celebration camp at Chata Parao in the Chamba Valley. Technical: Start at 4 AM with headlamps. The climb to the pass is steep scree and snow. Final ridge is narrow. Microspikes essential in May-June. The pass crest is wind-blasted — 5 minutes for photos. The descent into the Chamba side is steep and technical — loose rock and shifting scree for 4 hours. Landscape: At the pass, you stand on the spine of the Dhauladhar. To your left is the Kangra Valley and Dharamshala. To your right is the Ravi River basin and Chamba. On clear days, the Mani Mahesh Kailash peak is visible to the north. Safety: Turnback time: 11 AM. Wind speeds at the pass can exceed 60 kmph. Do not attempt in poor visibility. The Chamba descent requires careful footing.
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Descent: Chata Parao to Lamu / Kuarsi & Drive to Chamba/Dharamshala
Trek concludes. Connect to Chamba, Dalhousie, or return to Dharamshala (6-hour drive). Technical: Long descent through the Chamba forest. Trail is well-defined but steep. Reach road-head and drive to Chamba or back to Dharamshala.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Chamba Valley Descent
+2 DaysComplete the trans-Himalayan traverse by descending into the Chamba side, ending at Chhatrari village.
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