Main Info
Brief Itinerary
Day1:- Dharamshala to Liyoti via Kareri Village
• Altitude 4750ft/1,450m to 8,000ft/2,450m via 5,900ft/1,800m
• Pickup from Dharamshala Bus stand at 10:00 am
• Drive to Kareri Village 2 hours, 25km
• Kareri Village to Liyoti Trek
• Trek 4-5 hours, 6km
• Some packed snacks for trek and Hot lunch will be given at camp site
• Water points:- Many small springs and a big waterfall along the trail
• Shops on the way, only in peak season
• Trail Type:- Mixed forest of Pine, Deodar and Broadleaf
• Difficulty Level:- Mostly ascent, steep ascent in some parts
• Can leave extra luggage at Kareri Village
• Stay in Tents
• Trek briefing by Trek Leader at Kareri Village
• Last ATM at Dharamshala
Day2:- Liyoti to Kareri Lake Trek
• Altitude 8,000ft/2,450m to 9,650ft/2,950m
• 4-5 hours, 7km
• Many water points (trek is along with the river)
• Some packed snacks for trek and Hot lunch will be given at camp site
• Shops on the way, only in peak season
• Trail Type:- Grass meadows and boulders
• Difficulty level:- Gradual and easy ascent
• Stay in Tents
• Camp site is on 15 minutes of walking distance from Kareri Lake Trek
• Kareri Lake Trek holds several Holy stories
Day3:- Kareri Lake Trek to Kareri Village and drive to Dharamshala
• Altitude 9,650ft/2,950m to 5,900ft/1,800m drive to 4750ft/1,450m
• Trek 5-6 hours, 13 km
• Drive 2hours, 25km
• Many water points (trek is along with the river)
• Packed Lunch
• Shops on the way, only in peak season
• Mostly descent, steep descent in some parts
• Reach Dharmshala at 5:30pm
Detailed Itinerary
Day1:- Dharamshala to Liyoti via Kareri Village:
Pick up will be arranged from Dharamshala at 10:00 in the morning from where we’ll drive to Kareri village which will approximately be a 2-hour drive. After reaching, your trek leader will brief you about the trek to Liyoti. You can keep your extra luggage at Kareri Villageso that there is no extra load to carry ahead. It is approximately a 6km trek which passes through forest and grassland which is mostly an uphill climb. You will be provided with pack lunch on the way and hot lunch will be served at the campsite. We will be camping at the riverside for the night, where you’ll be served evening snacks and dinner.
Day2:- Liyoti to Kareri Lake Trek:
On the second day of the trek, you will be moving to the Kareri Lake Trek which is approximately at a height of 10,800 ft. Hot breakfast will be served along with tea before you start your trek. This route will take 4-5 hours as it has some steep climbs. You will walk through some Oak, Pine and Rhododendron trees on your way to Liyoti. The trail passes along the river which you will cross a number of times. When you reach the lakeside, enjoy the view and the stunning beauty that of the Dhauladhar range. We’ll be camping here for tonight and your dinner will be served at your campsite.
Day3:- Kareri Lake Trek to Kareri Village and drive to Dharmshala :
After having your breakfast, spend some time exploring areas around Kareri Lake Trek and then Back to Kareri Village (Breakfast, Lunch) and drive to Dharmshala.
