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Accommodation and Itinerary
Day
1 Fly to Delhi. 2 Arrive Delhi, sightseeing then transfer to
overnight train. 3 Arrive Pathankot, drive to Mcleod Ganj.
Afternoon sightseeing tour. Evening pre trek briefing. Overnight hotel.
4 Trek through rhododendron forest to Dal Lake. Continue to Gehra to
camp. 5 Leisurely walk through valleys dotted with villages
inhabited by Gaddi Shepherds. Gradual ascent to Noli. 6 Continue
deeper into the valley towards the Daula-Dhar mountains. 7 Follow
forest trail up a steep ridge through thick forest to Kereri Lake, where
you can enjoy spectacular views of the Daula-Dhar mountain range. 8
A leisurely walk crossing a ridge before descending in to valleys of
rhododendron and wild chestnut trees to reach Rhella, where you camp. 9
Rest day. Relax in camp, go swimming in the river. 10 A demanding
day walking over intermediate ridges. Camp near Laka River. Optional walk
to Guna temple. 11 Gradual climb past terraced fields and village
hamlets until we reach Truind situated at the foot of the Dhauladhar
Mountains. 12 Follow a rocky trail through pine forest in a steady
ascent to Laka Got, the base of the Indra Har Pass. 13 Optional walk
to the Indra-Har Pass. Afternoon descend to Dharamkot, a protected nature
reserve. 14 Return to Mcleod Ganj, visit Tibetan centres, then
drive to Pathankot for overnight train to Delhi. 15 In Delhi.
Hotel. 16 Fly to London.
Sherpa
Notes
Altitude
4298m.
Accommodation
and Meals
4* hotel in Delhi, hotel in Mcleod Ganj and camping. B&B in Delhi and Mcleod
Ganj.
All meals whilst on trek.
Trekking
in India
Sherpa’s
tried and tested hiking in the Indian Himalayas can be
tailored to specific dates throughout the trekking season or
you can choose to enjoy your walking in the company of
fellow travellers on an escorted group departure. India has
some beautiful and spectacular mountain scenery, a
fascinating culture and friendly people; some of whom will
help you settle into the routine of life on trek.
A
typical day on trek, begins with an early morning cuppa,
brought to your tent, and a hot substantial breakfast.
Walking starts early and you will be ready for lunch by
noon. Camp is normally pitched by 4pm giving time to reflect
on the day’s walk with afternoon tea and biscuits. Evening
meals are hot 3 course affairs making use of fresh food when
available.
After
this trek, you have the option of including a 4-day tour of
the Golden Triangle
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Overlooking
Dharmsala and the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh lies Dharamkot
(2,195m). Dharamkot is a wildlife sanctuary renowned for leopards, black
bears, various types of deer and mountain goats, langur and rhesus monkeys
and the local equivalent of the yeti known as a Gye. The bird life is
fantastic, ranging from a host of brightly-coloured small species to
parrots, griffon vultures, eagles and forest pheasants. Home to the Gaddi
people who live a semi-nomadic lifestyle, the Valley of the Goddess lies
between the Dhaula Dhar mountains and the Kangra Valley. It is an
enchanting region of heavily wooded glades of pine, oak and rhododendron
trees, green meadows and shrines dedicated to the Goddess Durga. A proud
and hospitable people, the Gaddi shepherds are devout worshippers of Durga,
whose name they invoke for protection against evil spirits and to ensure a
safe journey over mountain passes. During the trek we camp close to Gaddi
hamlets and sometimes share a campsite. A very pretty trek in an unspoilt
part of the Himalaya.