Laka Glacier is located in Kangra valley. It is a popular trek because of its short duration and beginner-friendly trek. Laka Glacier trek will give you an adventurous experience. As you arrive at the very best, the scenic views of snow-covered mountain ranges are described as glorifying scenery to watch.
- Mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and deodar trees.
- View of the snow covered peaks of Dhauladhar on one side and Kangra valley on the other
- Walk on the glacier that comes from Inderhara Pass and Moonpeak.
Day 1 - Delhi to Dharamshala
- Report at New Delhi near Majnu Ka Tila by 5:00 pm and leave for Dharamshala via Volvo Bus.
- Overnight bus Journey.
Day 2 - Dharamshala
- Arrive Dharamshala/Mcleodganj bus station and transfer by small cars to Bhagsu Nag.
- Check in Hotel. Breakfast at Hotel on arrival.
- Later we take you for a short acclimatization walk.
- Afternoon free on your own.
Day 3 - Bhagsu Nag to Triund (2875m)
- Trek Distance - 9 kms, 5 hours walk
- Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast you start walking from Bhagsu Nag.
- It is steep ascent through mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and deodar trees to Triund.
- Triund is an alpine meadow on top of a plateau with superb close view of the snow covered peaks of Dhauladhar on one side and Kangra valley on the other.
- Camp here for overnight stay.
Day 4 - Triund to Khabrotu to Kunal Pathari to Laka Glacier (3200m)
- Trek Distance - 6 kms, 4 hours walk
- After breakfast we start walking towards Laka Glacier.
- We traverse a small ridge along the glacial moraine to reach Khabrotu from where we have closer view of the peaks of Dhauladhar range.From Khabrotu we take you for a side walk to reach upto Kunal Pathari temple on top of a ridge from where you have wonderful view of the peaks of dhauladhar on one side and the valley on the other.
- Walk back to Khabrotu and continue walk down to Laka Glacier.
- You camp after crossing the glacier to the other side.
Day 5 - Laka Glacier to Triund
- After breakfast walk on the glacier that comes from Inderhara Pass and Moonpeak.
- Spend sometime walking on glacier and then walk down to Triund.
- Night stay in tents.
Day 6 - Triund to Bhagsu Nag
- After breakfast at Triund walk down to Bhagsu Nag.
- Check in Hotel.
- Later free time to explore Mcleod Ganj on your own.
- Overnight in Hotel.
Day 7 - Dharamshala to Delhi
- After breakfast check out from the hotel.
- Keep your luggage in the hotel lobby and go for local visits on your own cost.
- Afternoon transfer to Mcleod Ganj bus station to board Volvo Bus to Delhi.
- Overnight Bus journey
Day 8 - Delhi
- Reach Delhi by 8:00 am and proceed for your journey back home.
What is included in the tour
- Transportation from Delhi to Delhi.
- 02 Nights of Hotel accommodation at Bhagsu Nag on Triple/Quad Sharing using Hotel Ashoka International or similar.
- All trekking arrangements including accommodation in trekking style tents on triple sharing.
- All vegetarian meals during the tour starting with breakfast on day 02 till breakfast on day 07.
- Sleeping bag, mattress, tents, kitchen tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
- Professional outdoor experts, guide, cook and support staff.
- Ponies to carry camping equipment and raw food only.
- All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.
- All Taxes.
- First aid medical kit.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Personal luggage with mass not exceeding 12 kg per bag per person can be carried by porters/mules @ Rs 300 per day per bag.
- Meals during transit from Pune to Base Camp and back.
- 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 the cost include section.
| Basic Gear : | |
| Back pack & rain cover | (40 - 50 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps) (can be rented from Mountainfit) |
| Day pack + rain cover | 10 - 20 ltr (If you hire a mule or porter and also for Summit day) |
| Walking stick | Advisable (At least one) ) (can be rented from Mountainfit) |
| Head torch | 1 Nos. ) (can be rented from Mountainfit) |
| Water bottle/Hydration pack | 2 bottles of one litre each |
| Snacks | Energy bars, dry fruits, electoral/ors |
| Personal Medical Kit | Consult your doctor |
| Clothing : | |
| T-shirts | 2 to 3 (Dri Fit Preferred) |
| Full T-shirts | 1 Nos. |
| Fleece jacket | 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater) |
| Down feather / Hollofil jacket | 1 Nos. (can be rented from Mountainfit) |
| Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant) | 1 Pair |
| Thermal inners (upper and lower) | 1 Pair |
| Trek pants | 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris) |
| Poncho (Rain Protection) | 1 Nos. ) (can be rented from Mountainfit) |
| Personal Utilities : | |
| Sunscreen cream | Hand sanitizer |
| Moisturiser | Antibacterial powder |
| Toilet Paper & wipes | Toothbrush and toothpaste |
| Lip balm | Quick dry towel |
| Sun cap | 1 Nos. |
| Woollen cap | 1 Nos. |
| Buff / Bandana | 1 Nos. |
| Sunglasses | U/V protected advisable. |
| Protect your feet : | |
| Trekking shoes | 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip) |
| Floaters/flip-flops | 1 Pair (Very useful to roam around camp). |
| Cotton socks | 4 pairs |
| Woollen socks | 2 pairs |
| Gaiters and Crampons | 1 Pair (MountainFit team will notify you if required) |
| Protect your hands : | |
| Waterproof gloves | 1 Pair |
| Fleece/woollen gloves | 1 Pair |
Few Important Tips:
- Dress in layers: Carry at least 3 layers at the trek. Weather is quite unpredictable so we need to keep ourselves warm. Keep it simple, but warm enough. Pack your backpack as per provided Trek essential list.
- Thermos Flask (1ltr) is very important on winter trek as water in normal bottle freezes due to severe temperature.
- Do not carry any precious items like jewellery at the trek. Mountainfit Team will not be responsible for loss of damage of such items.
- Carry extra plastic bags for wet clothes/garbage/etc. “DO NOT LITTER THE TRAIL, KEEP IT CLEAN”
- Drone and satellite phone is not allowed so please don’t bring any
