Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mcleodganj to Triund (2994 mts/9818 ft)

   • After breakfast, your trek begins towards Triund via Dharamkot (10 km/3-4 hrs).
   • The trail to Triund is generally gentle except for the last few km.
   • Once you reach the top, enjoy the scenic views from atop the Triund hill.

   Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

2. Day 2: Triund to Lahesh Cave (3598 mts/11800 ft)

   • Have breakfast, and then follow the trail from the ridge as you begin to Lahesh cave. 
   • The trail generally climbs through oak and conifer forests and across the open meadows to the encampment at Laka Got. 
   • The last 200 - 300 meters to Lahesh Cave might be a little demanding (9 km/ 3-4 hrs), but once you reach it, the views are heavenly.

   Dinner and overnight in the cave.

3. Day 3: Lahesh Cave to Indrahar Pass (4375 mts/14,350 ft) to Chatru Parao (12 kms/6-7 hrs)

   • Have an early morning breakfast and start for an uphill trek with a packed lunch. At the higher elevations, there is a steep 300 - 400 m ascent towards the crest of the Dhaula Dhar. The trek gets steeper as we get closer to Indrahar Pass.
   • From the pass, one can view Pir Panjal Range in the north and Mani Mahesh Kailash (5,656 m) peak in the east. Descend from the pass to Chatru Parao. 

   Dinner and overnight in tents.

4. Day 4: Chatru Parao to Kuarsi (2747 mts/9010 ft)

   • Early in the morning, start the trek with a packed lunch. The trail follows the true left of the valley for the first few kilometres. 
   • Later, the trail crosses the valley on a permanent snow bridge and ascends steeply to an open meadow. 
   • Continue down the true right of the valley, and after crossing a series of meadows, you will finally reach Kurasi  (15 kms/6 - 7 hrs).

   Dinner and overnight in tents.

5. Day 5: Kuarsi to Machetar (5886 ft) to Chamba

   • Post breakfast, continue trek downhill with packed lunch. 
   • Today's trek continues down to the valley, and from the top, one can get mountain views of the whole region. Descend along the barley fields to hit the road and head to Machetar. 
   • From Machetar, drive towards Chamba.

   End of the tour.