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Moon Peak Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
5 days starting from McLeod Ganj, passing Triund, Laka Got, and crossing the formidable Indrahar Pass to reach the summit.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
5 Days
Total Distance
46.0 KM
Max Altitude
15,250 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Dharamkot Forest Checkpost
Documents
Aadhar Card / ID, Indemnity Bond (via operator)
Foreign Nationals
Standard ID registration required.
Foreigner Process
None.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
9,400 ft
Day Gain
+2,600 ft
Reach Triund
Start from McLeod Ganj or Dharamkot, ascending through beautiful mixed forests of oak, deodar, and rhododendron. The trail is well-paved and moderately steep. Triund is a large grassy ridge offering spectacular sunset views of the Kangra Valley.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route moves through forested zones. The route ascends to an exposed ridge line.
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
+1,100 ft
Reach Laka Got
Leave the crowds of Triund behind. The trail narrows as you ascend towards Snowline Cafe and then drops slightly into the glacial valley of Laka Got. You are now entering the rugged alpine zone, surrounded by towering peaks.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
11,500 ft
Day Gain
+1,000 ft
Reach Lahesh Cave
A short but incredibly steep and exhausting climb over massive boulders and loose scree. You arrive at Lahesh Cave, a natural rock overhang that serves as the traditional advance base camp for crossing the Dhauladhars. Rest early for the midnight summit push.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Field Notes
Stow Poles
Requires hands-on rock scrambling. Stow trekking poles to free up your hands.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
-1,000 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Summit Moon Peak Via Indrahar Pass
Start at 3:00 AM. Climb a near-vertical wall of rock and ice to reach Indrahar Pass. From the pass, turn right and navigate a highly exposed, razor-sharp ridge to the summit of Moon Peak (15,250 ft). After witnessing the Pir Panjal range, begin the punishing descent all the way back to Laka Got.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route ascends to an exposed ridge line. The path breaches the mountain barrier crossing the watershed.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
6,800 ft
Day Gain
-3,700 ft
Trek to McLeod Ganj
A long, continuous descent retracing your steps past Triund and back into the forests of McLeod Ganj, concluding the expedition.
Key Landmarks
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower mountain river corridor.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Chamba Descent
+2 DaysInstead of returning to McLeod Ganj, descend the other side of Indrahar Pass into the Chamba valley (Chhata Cave to Kuarsi village).
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