Kareri Lake Trek, Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh

Visit the freshwater glacial lake through lush subtropical pine forests

DURATION

2 Days/1 Night

Pickup point

Mcleodganj Main Square

ACCOMMODATION

Camps

Minimum Age

18

Best time to visit

Winter, Summer and Spring

Inclusions

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DURATION

2 Days/1 Night

Pick up/Drop

Mcleodganj Main Square

ACCOMMODATION

Camps

Minimum Age

18

Best time to visit

Winter, Summer and Spring

Inclusions

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From ₹1,499

per person

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Kareri Lake Trek, Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh

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OVERVIEW

Situated at a height of 9,625 ft, Kareri Lake is a freshwater lake in the mountains of Dhauladhar range with greenery all around. Kareri Lake trek takes you on a journey through pine and oak forests and rocky grasslands. Kareri trek is one the best weekend departures for people who are looking for a perfect adventure in a short duration of time.

The trek to Kareri Lake starts from Mcelodganj from where you’ll be taken to Kareri village in a shared vehicle. The flora of the trek changes as you go up. You’ll start through pine and oak forests and transition slowly into grasslands. There will be a few water streams on your way. Once you reach the top, you’ll be mesmerized by the reflection of Dhauladhar range on Kareri Lake.

Note- If you are a group of 2 or more people, the trek can be organized anyday.

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Quick Info:
Kareri Lake trek distance: 20 km
Kareri Lake trek temperature:
Winter- Dec to Feb: 8 to 10 degree in day, 0 to -5 degree at night
Spring- Mar to Apr: 15 to 20 degree in day, 0 to 5 degree at night 
Summer- May to June: 18 to 24 degree in day, 3 to 8 degree at night
Autumn- Sept to Nov: 10 to 15 degree in day, 0 to 3 degree at night
Kareri Lake trek best time: November to April
Kareri Lake height: 9,625 ft
Kareri Lake trek difficulty: Easy

DETAILED ITINERARY

  • Start your drive to Kareri Village from Mcleodganj in a shared vehicle in the morning(around 10 AM)
  • After reaching, your trek leader will brief you about the trek to Kareri lake.
  • A trek of 10 kms will begin that will take you to Kareri lake.
  • You will be provided with packed lunch on the way.
  • Reach the campsite situated only a few hundred meters away from the lake.
  • Explore the lake and surroundings.
  • Have dinner and retire for the night in camps.

  • After having breakfast, spend some time exploring areas around the Lake.
  • Start your journey back to Kareri Village.
  • Reach Kareri Village and get transferred to Mcleodganj.

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

The Kareri Lake Trek, Mcleodganj Package Includes:

  • Accommodation: Campstay near Kareri Lake
  • Veg Meals (Lunch and dinner of day 1, Breakfast on day 2)
  • First aid kit
  • Trekking with certified guides
  • Transportation: Mcleodganj to Kareri Village and back

The Kareri Lake Trek, Mcleodganj Package Excludes:

  • In case if your trek remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure" or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
  • Loading and unloading of personnel luggage.
  • Personal expenses like entry charges, shopping, room heater charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc
  • Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any delayed travel.
  • Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in package inclusions.
  • Any airfare/rail fare other than what is mentioned in inclusions or any type of transportation from which is outside the itinerary.
  • Additional costs due to flight cancellations, landslides, roadblocks, and other natural calamities or delays.
  • Insurance: Personal and travel insurances

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • If cancellation is made 30 days before the date of travel, 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
  • If cancellation is made 15 to 30 days before the date of travel, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
  • If cancellation is made 0 to 15 days before the date of travel, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Kareri Lake trek best time is from May to June and from September to November. The trek needs to be avoided in the months of Monsoon and in winters due to heavy snow.
The Kareri Lake trek difficulty level is easy and is a perfect option for beginners who don’t want to invest many days in trekking.
The Kareri Lake weather during your trek remains pleasant. The temperature drops when it rains. It usually gets a little windy in the daytime.
The trek is led by professional Kareri Lake trek guides who have completed basic and advanced mountaineering courses. There will be one guide who leads the group and another guide who will be walking at the end of the group.
The Kareri Lake height is 9,625 ft. You’ll start from Mcleodganj which is situated at an altitude of 4,780 ft. Then you’ll reach Kareri village situated at a height of 7,210 ft. From Kareri village, you’ll climb to the maximum altitude of the trek which is 9,625 ft.
Absolutely. The safety of girls is of foremost importance to us. We always create a friendly environment on the trek. All our guides and other support crew are carefully chosen for your trips who are very honest and reliable.
No. Female trekkers share tents with female co-trekkers. If you are the only girl on the Kareri Lake trek, you get a separate tent for yourself
The total Kareri Lake trek distance covered by you is 20 km. You will trek 10 km on your day 1 from Kareri Village to the lake. Then on day 2, you’ll trek back for 10 km from the lake to Kareri village.
The age group for the trek is 18 to 60 years.
Vegetarian Indian food is served during the trek making sure that you have enough energy to continue your trek.
The best suited shoes for the Kareri Lake trek route are the ones that are breathable and light in weight. Also, ankle support is also a very important thing to take care of while buying the perfect pair of shoes. You can go for brands like- Decathlon, Wildcraft, Quechua, etc. In the winters, you’ll require gators or gumboots which you can rent from the base village.

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