Kareri Lake Trek

Kareri Lake Trek

One of the best trekking destinations, Kareri Lake is a shallow fresh water lake, situated at an altitude of 9,626 ft (2,934 m) in the Dhauladhar range of Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh. The lake’s source is the snow that melts from the Dhauladhar range which also leads to the formation of a stream – Nyund. The lake is beautiful as being filled with fresh water and being shallow, you can even see the bed of the lake which makes for a breath-taking sight! The trek to Kareri Lake takes you through forests of chir and chilgoza pines and other sub-tropical pines. One can also find a wide variety of species of birds around here which makes it a perfect trekking trail for bird-watchers. The picturesque glacial lake is very close to the snow line, which follows after a rocky grassland and lush pine forests. Kareri Lake trek is laden with various campsites that follow along the trail and have convenient options for food. Hence, this trek is one of the best for beginners as well.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dharamshala to Kareri Lake

Stop At: Kareri Lake, Top floor , main bus stand , Mcleodganj, Kangra India
On Reaching Dharamshala, meet and greet our team and after a quick briefing by the team we will drive to Kareri Village which is 27 kms from Dharamshala in the pre arranged shared cabs. Beginning at the Kareri, you walk through dense forests of mixed pine and broadleaf for 1.5 hours; although it is advised to stay wary of pine needles scattered on the ground. Birdwatchers can spot the black drongo and red-billed magpie on the way. You will soon hit a metal road and after walking on it for another 15 minutes, you will hit the Nolli Bridge. After a curve before the bridge, the trail goes again into the forest. You can stop for snacks at the shack near the curve. Climb a few steps along, ascending after crossing a waterfall, there is another shack to relax. Moving on, cross the Nyund River via a metal bridge and reach the grassland along the banks of the river. Birdwatchers note, you can spot birds here such as brown dipper, redstart, warbler and even Himalayan griffon vultures. Walk for anther 15 minutes to reach the banks of Reoti. The place makes for a picturesque setting, complete with valley views and a stream flowing right next to you. You will find a shop at Reoti that sells packaged foods, meals, tents and sleeping bags. After walking for 1 hour from Reoti, you will find a shack which is the last rest-halt before Kareri Lake. Proceed from there onto the rocky crossing to go across the nallah and reach stone steps taking you to the hilltop where you will find a Shiva temple. From there, you can also spot the Kareri Lake which can be reached by following the trail along its banks. From this point, you can also get a glimpse of the Dhauladhar range and a trail going up to the Minkaini Pass, which lies around 7 kms from the lake. Kareri Lake also serves as the base camp for Minkiani Pass and Lam Dal.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 2: Kareri Lake to Dharamshala

Stop At: Kareri, Kareri, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
After Breakfast spend some time exploring areas around Kareri Lake. we trek back to the Kareri village. This will be a long day but not tough as we will be descending back to the village. On reaching Village, we have our lunch and later we drive back to Dharamshala. This will mark the end of a short, adventurous trek .
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.