McLeodganj, Dharamshala · Himachal Pradesh
Indrahar Pass
Over the Dhauladhar wall — McLeodganj to Chamba the shepherds' way
Why this trek is special
- ✦A true crossover of the Dhauladhar at 14,160 ft
- ✦A night in the fabled Lahesh cave camp
- ✦Descend into the lost-in-time Chamba village of Kuarsi
- ✦Kangra plains on one side, Mani Mahesh Kailash on the other
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Rated 4/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Climb from the monastery town through oak and rhododendron, past Galu temple and the famous chai shops, to Triund's grandstand ridge.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents / cave camp setup, sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + local Gaddi guide
- ✓ Ropes & micro-spikes for the gullies
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport to McLeodganj / from Chamba
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Dharamshala and Chamba forest division permits for the Indrahar crossover are arranged by us and included. Carry a govt. photo ID.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Full trek: ₹1,400 / bagPer day (at basecamp): ₹350 / bag
Cancellation policy
30+ days before trekFull refund minus payment gateway fee, or 100% credit voucher
15–30 days before50% refund, or 90% credit voucher
Under 15 daysNo refund — transfer your spot to a friend for free
When to do Indrahar Pass? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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