Kareri Lake is a high altitude, shallow, fresh water lake south of the Dhauladhar range approximately 9 km North West of Dharamshala in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its altitude is 3200 meters above the sea level. Kareri Lake is best known for being a trekking destination in the Dhauladhar. Snow melting from the Dhauladhar range serves as the source of the lake and a stream, Nyiund is the outflow. Since the source is fresh melting snow and the lake is shallow, water visibility is very high and in most places, the lake bed can be seen. Located at a distance of 33 km from Dharamshala and at an altitude of 1,983 meters above the sea level, Kareri village is set amidst beautiful settings.13 km from here lies the impressive Kareri lake 3,200 meters above the sea level amidst green meadows, oak and pine trees making it an idyllic spot to visit. Kareri Lake is named after the nearby gaddi village of Kareri, situated 9 km south east of the lake. The Kareri Lake is the third largest natural lake in the Dhauladhar region.
The lake is located in the North West Sector of the Dhauladhar range. The Dhauladhar region in Kangra, is a unique destination; 550 bird species, beautiful forests, home of Holy Highness the 14th Dalai Lama, diverse flora/fauna, historical and religious monuments, centre for Tibetan art and culture, 5000 Meter peaks, 14 Passes, and the home of the Gaddis, an indigenous tribe of Himachal Pradesh. Each day, gives you a different terrain, a different view and even different weather conditions!

22nd May, 2011 - Day 03
TREK TO KARERI VILLAGE (1900M) 10KMS/ 5 - 6HRS(4KMS PLAIN WALK + 2KMS DESCEND + 4KMS ASCEND)
(Option available to drive to Ghera at extra cost and just the trek last 4kms)

• Wake up tea at 5:30 a.m.
• Optional morning exercise at 6:15a.m.
• Breakfast at 6:45a.m.
• Group to fall in for departure at 7:15a.m.
• Departure of group at 7:30a.m. for trek to Kareri village
• The entire group would reach camp site latest by 2:00 p.m. by lunch time
• Rasna / Lemonade on arrival to be served
• Post lunch, welcome address by the camp leader and allotment of tents on sharing basis
• Time free at leisure till 4:00p.m.
• Activity - leisure walk to the village
• Return back to the camp by evening tea time
• Soup time followed by dinner and campfire
• Overnight in tents (Group Sharing basis)

(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

23rd May, 2011 - Day 04
TREK TO REUTI (2600M) 9KMS/ 5 - 6HRS (2KMS PLAIN WALK + 7KMS OF MIX ASCEND)

• Departure of group at 8:00a.m. for trek to Reuti Camp
• The entire group to reach camp site latest by 2:00 p.m. by lunch time
• Rasna/ Lemonade on arrival to be served
• Reuti is a small camp site split across the Nyuind River with just ankle deep water. A nice experience of wilderness camp in the forest.
• Post lunch, welcome address by the camp leader and allotment of tents on sharing basis
• Time free at leisure till 4:00p.m.
• Adventure activity - Rappelling
• Return back to the camp by evening tea time
• time followed by dinner and campfire
• Overnight in tents (Group Sharing basis)

(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

24th May, 2011 - Day 05
TREK TO KARERI LAKE (3200M) 5KMS/ 2 - 3HRS (5KMS GRADUAL ASCEND)

• Departure of group at 9:00a.m. for trek to Kareri Lake Camp
• The entire group to reach camp site around 12:00 noon by lunch time
• Rasna/ Lemonade on arrival to be served
• Post lunch, welcome address by the camp leader and allotment of tents on sharing basis
• Time free at leisure till 4:00p.m.
• Activity - Exploring the high altitude lake and surroundings
• Return back to the camp by evening tea time
• Soup time followed by dinner and campfire
• Overnight in tents (Group Sharing basis)

(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

25th May, 2011 - Day 06
HEIGHT GAIN / SNOW & ICE CRAFT NEAR KARERI LAKE

• Departure of group at 8:00a.m. for height gain above Kareri Lake Camp towards the glacier on the way to the Minkhiani Pass
• Adventure activity: Snow & Ice craft
• Return back to the camp
• Rasna/ Lemonade on arrival to be served. Lunch to follow
• Time free at leisure
• Evening tea time
• Soup time followed by dinner and campfire
• Overnight in tents (Group Sharing basis)

(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

26th May, 2011 - Day 07
TREK TO HARNALA RIVER CAMP (1800M) 14KMS/ 6HRS (DESCEND)

• Departure of group at 8:00a.m. for descend trek to Harnala river camp
• The entire would reach camp site around 2:00p.m. by lunch time
• Rasna/ Lemonade on arrival to be served
• Post lunch, welcome address by the camp leader and allotment of tents on sharing basis
• Time free at leisure till 4:00p.m.
• Adventure activity - River Crossing
• Return back to the camp by evening tea time
• Soup time followed by dinner and campfire
• Overnight in tents (Group Sharing basis)

(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

27th May, 2011 - Day 08
TREK TO McLEODGANJ (1900M) 10KMS/ 5 - 6HRS(4KMS DESCEND + 2KMS ASCEND + 4KMS PLAIN WALK)
(Option available to drive to Mcleodganj from Ghera at extra cost and just descend trek 4kms)

• Departure of group at 8:00a.m. for descend trek to Mcleodganj via Ghera
• Reach Ghera in max 2:00 mins
• The entire group to reach Base Camp around 2:00p.m. by lunch time
• Rasna/ Lemonade on arrival to be served
• Allotment of tents at the Base Camp for the returning group.
• Post lunch, welcome address by Program Director and certificate giving ceremony
• Option of visiting Mcleodganj
• Overnight in tents (Group Sharing basis)

(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

28th May, 2011 - Day 09
Mcleodganj (1900M) – Dharmshala Visit

• After Breakfast Option Available for Visiting McLEODGANJ and Dharmshala
• We meet for breakfast in the mess room.
• Post breakfast, Time at leisure till lunch – option of playing volleyball, stroll in the forest etc
• Post lunch session: Adventure Activity on - Rock Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course
• Evening free for the group to stroll to McLEODGANJ
• Overnight in Dormitory

(MEALS: LUNCH, DINNER at own)

29th May, 2011 - Day 10
DEPARTURE DAY

• Groups Depart for Chakki Bank to catch Train to Indore at 10.40 am.

(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

Facilities for proper medical aid are available at every campsite throughout the trek. However those on special medication or with known drug allergies should bring their own necessary medications.

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