Here’s ALL the INFORMATION you need to do the Kareri Lake Trek on your own – DIY style! Located near Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, this short, beginner friendly and beautiful alpine lake trek has everything you can ask for. Just 2 days of trekking, breathtaking mountain views, food and tents available at the top, easily accessible from Dharamshala, no risk of AMS since the altitude isn’t too high, clean and best part – it’s still not overcrowded!
I’ve compiled this Ultimate Kareri Lake Trek Full Guide, with all details you need, answering all the questions you might have: How Difficult is Kareri Lake Trek? How many days does the Kareri Lake trek take? Can Kareri Lake Trek be done without guide? What is the Cost of Kareri Lake Trek? What are the stay and food options? What’s the best time for Kareri Lake Trek? How to reach Kareri Lake trek from Delhi or Dharamshala? Basically – everything you need to plan your trip on your own.
👉Difficulty Level: Moderate
👉Best Time to Visit:
🌿 Mid Aug–Sept: Best balance – Reducing rains, green, clear views, fewer crowds
🌧️ Mid June–Aug: Monsoon – Lush green but heavy rain, less crowd, views can be clouded
❄️ Dec–March: Snow-covered, very beautiful but cold (guide recommended in snow)
🌞 April–Mid June: Peak season – crowded, pleasant weather, green but not as vibrant as monsoon
🍂 Oct–Mid Dec: Dry and brownish – best to avoid
👉I did this trek in late August and all clips you see are from that time.
👉How to Reach:
📍 Base village- Kareri is 25 km / 1.5 hrs from Dharamshala
🚕 Cab Contact: 8894624809, Cost approx. ₹1500
✈️ Nearest Airports: Kangra (15 km), Chandigarh (240 km), Amritsar (200 km)
🛤️ Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot (90 km)
🚌 Overnight HRTC/Volvo buses run from Delhi & Chandigarh to Dharamshala
👉 Stay Options:
🛌 Stay options available at Kareri village – Zostel, Hosteller, or many homestays
🛌 Alternatively, you can stay at Dharamshala/McLeodganj
⛺️ At the top, you can pre-book tents/huts including meals. Contact: 7807417980, 7807432558, 973691627. Cost: ₹700–₹800 per person for stay + 3 meals.
This is one of the best weekend treks from Delhi. If you’re looking for offbeat places near Dharamshala and McLeodganj, short and easy treks in Himachal for beginners, or hidden gems in Himachal Pradesh, the Kareri Lake Trek is a perfect pick.
00:00- Intro
00:35- Base Village & Stays
00:57- Transport
01:16- Network
01:24- Trek Begins
01:34- Distance & Duration
01:51- Difficulty Level
02:31- When?
03:03- Nettle Grass
03:26- Feeling the Feels
04:03- It's Raining
04:15- Can you do it without a Guide?
04:41- Stay Arrangements on TOP + Cost
05:54- Food Options
06:35- MORE RAIN!
07:13- View of Kareri Lake
08:05- Dinner & Stars
08:47- Best Time to do the Trek
09:43- What to Carry?
09:53- How to Reach?
10:13- Why this trek is so Perfect?
10:38- How many days?
11:06- Outro
🎥 Shot On- iPhone 15 ProMax & DJI Mini 2 Drone
🎬 Conceptualised & Narrated by Hemanshi Dumbani
👨🏻💻 Edited by: Onkar Gosavi (@_.onkar_gosavi._)
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