Set in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, this high-altitude adventure (approx. 4,200m) takes trekkers deep into the mystical Dhauladhar range to explore seven sacred lakes—Nag Dal, Lam Dal, Kali Kund, Kareri, Chanderkoop, Sukh, and Dam Ghodi. Each lake carries a legacy: named after Hindu deities and believed to be ancient meditation grounds for sages and monks, they are revered by locals as spiritual sites where wishes may be fulfilled.
The trail cuts across snow-draped ridgelines of the Dhauladhar, aptly named for its gleaming white granite cliffs. The range is a dramatic mix of jagged rock formations, alpine forests of deodar and oak, and plunging gorges. It’s a trek that blends spiritual serenity with Himalayan grit—where every lake feels like a portal to another realm.
- Traverse mirror-like high-altitude lakes—Nag Dal, Lam Dal, Kali Kund, Kareri, Chanderkoop, Sukh, and Dam Ghodi—each steeped in centuries-old legends and spiritual lore
- Follow jagged granite cliffs dusted with perennial snow, gaining panoramic views of the Kangra Valley and the broader Himalayan horizon.
- Wind through deodar and oak groves, ford crystal-clear streams, and peer into dramatic gorges sculpted by ancient rivers.
- Pitch tents beside remote, serene lakes under a canopy of stars—a silence once broken only by the chants of meditating sages.
Day 1: Arrival & Acclimatization at Kareri Village
• Arrive at Kareri Village (2,950 m) and complete check-in.
• Spend the day resting, hydrating, and taking short walks around the settlement to adapt to the altitude.
• Overnight in village guesthouse or camp.
Day 2: Kareri Village to Kareri Lake (13 km • 5–6 hrs)
• Follow a well-defined trail through mixed oak and deodar forest, crossing crystal-clear streams.
• Reach Kareri Lake (3,050 m) by afternoon—set up camp on its pebbled shores.
• Enjoy sunset views over the lake’s reflective waters and surrounding peaks.
Day 3: Kareri Lake to Lamadugh & Laka Got (≈ 10 km • 5 hrs)
• Begin a gradual ascent above tree-line toward Lamadugh (3,350 m), passing alpine meadows.
• Continue to Laka Got (3,600 m) and establish camp amid high-altitude pastures.
• Look out for blue sheep grazing on nearby slopes.
Day 4: Laka Got to Nag Dal & Kali Kund (≈ 8 km • 4–5 hrs)
• Tackle a steeper climb to the twin lakes of Nag Dal (3,800 m) and nearby Kali Kund.
• Spend the afternoon exploring both basins, believed to be meditation sites of ancient sages.
• Camp beside Kali Kund, the quieter of the two lakes.
Day 5: Nag Dal to Lam Dal & Chanderkoop (≈ 12 km • 6–7 hrs)
• Cross a high pass en route to Lam Dal (4,100 m), the largest and most revered of the lakes.
• Optionally detour to Chanderkoop or Sukh Lake, depending on weather and group pace.
• Set camp on Lam Dal’s rocky shore under a pristine night sky.
Day 6: Lam Dal Back to Kareri Lake (≈ 15 km • 7 hrs)
• Descend via an alternate route, passing Dam Ghodi Lake and remote alpine valleys.
• Re-reach Kareri Lake by late afternoon and enjoy an evening by the water.
• Camp once more on the lake’s shore.
Day 7: Kareri Lake to Kareri Village & Departure (≈ 13 km • 5 hrs)
• Final trek downhill through lush forest back to Kareri Village.
• Depart for onward journey or extend your stay in the Kangra Valley.
What is included in the tour
- Experienced trek guide and cook charges
- Camping equipment rental (tents, sleeping bags, etc.)
- Forest permits and entry fees
- Porter and mule support for carrying group camping gear(Personal luggage can be carried at an additional cost)
- All vegetarian meals from Day 1 Lunch to Day 7 breakfast
- Tented accommodation for all trek nights
What is NOT included in the tour
- Transportation to reach Kareri village.
- Porter/Mule charges to carry personal luggage (Can be arranged at an additional cost of approx. INR 400 per bag per day (Weighing up to 12kg))
- Medical expenses (apart from first aid).
- Any kind of shopping, mineral water, optional sight-seeing, and any other expenses of personal nature.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
- Clothing of personal nature like trek shoes, kit bags, day packs, down jackets and other special clothing etc. (You can rent out from us)
- Any other item not mentioned in inclusions.
- Trek Insurance.
