DELHI · DHARAMSHALA · AGRA
An 11-day journey through Delhi, Dharamshala and Agra, with five trekking days, Triund camping, Tibetan cultural visits and the Taj Mahal.
DELHI · DHARAMSHALA · AGRA
Discover an 11-day India trekking tour that brings together Tibetan culture in McLeod Ganj, five days of walking in the Dharamshala hills and a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra.
The Dalai Lama Himalayan Trek begins in Delhi before travelling to Dharamshala. Spend time around McLeod Ganj, Naddi and the Dalai Lama Temple, then head onto village and forest trails through Kareri, Bal and Triund. A return walk towards Laka Got adds a higher mountain day before the descent to Bhagsu Nag.
This itinerary combines guided Himalayan trekking and camping with hotel stays and cultural sightseeing. The trekking section is described as moderate, with long days, steep climbs and descents. It suits travellers who want a walking holiday with time to explore the places around the trail.
Follow the Kareri village, Bal, Triund and Laka Got route.
Explore McLeod Ganj and visit the Dalai Lama Temple.
Combine Himalayan camping with a planned Taj Mahal visit.
11-DAY DALAI LAMA HIMALAYAN TREK ITINERARY
DELHI ARRIVAL
Meet the team for the listed airport transfer and check into a twin-sharing hotel. The day’s plan includes India Gate and a welcome dinner. A visit around the Hanuman Temple area can be discussed around your arrival time.
DELHI → UNA → DHARAMSHALA
Transfer to the station for the planned Vande Bharat chair-car journey to Una, then continue by road to Dharamshala. Check into the hotel and settle in. Train services, tickets and transfer timings must be confirmed for your departure.
MCLEOD GANJ · NADDI · DALAI LAMA TEMPLE
Spend the day around McLeod Ganj and Naddi, including the prayer-flag area and a visit to the Dalai Lama Temple. Return to the hotel for the trek briefing. The suggested lunch with a local shepherd family is optional and costs extra; availability must be confirmed.
TREKKING DAY 1 · SATOBARI → GHERA → KARERI
Transfer to the agreed trailhead, then walk through the Satobari area and descend through pine forest towards Ghera. After a lunch break along the route, climb towards Kareri village and the planned riverside camp. This stage visits Kareri village; it does not include Kareri Lake.
TREKKING DAY 2 · KARERI → BAL VILLAGE
Follow village paths, meadow sections and forest trails from Kareri. The route includes a descent towards a mountain stream followed by a steeper ascent to Bal village. Settle into camp and prepare for the climb towards Triund.
TREKKING DAY 3 · BAL → TRIUND
Cross the bridge on the planned route and climb through rhododendron and pine forest. Continue towards Triund after breaks along the trail. Camp near the ridge, with Dhauladhar views when visibility permits. Campsite access and the exact location depend on local rules and conditions.
TREKKING DAY 4 · TRIUND → LAKA GOT → TRIUND
Leave Triund for a higher mountain walk towards Laka Got, then return to the same camping area. The guide will decide the suitable turnaround point according to conditions. Snow cover varies by season; snow or glacier walking is not guaranteed.
TREKKING DAY 5 · TRIUND → BHAGSU NAG
Walk down from Triund towards Bhagsu Nag on the agreed route. The listed trail includes a steep descent and a boulder-stream section, which the guide will assess. Visit the temple area if conditions and time allow, then return to the hotel for a celebratory dinner.
DHARAMSHALA → UNA → DELHI
Travel to Una station for the planned Vande Bharat journey to Delhi, followed by a hotel transfer. The itinerary also suggests a McLeod Ganj–Dharamshala cable car ride at extra cost, subject to operating conditions and train connections. Confirm the service, travel class and full transfer plan before booking.
DELHI → AGRA
The listed plan includes an Akshardham visit before the road journey to Agra. Check into your twin-sharing hotel and visit Agra Fort if opening times and travel arrangements permit. Agra Fort entry is extra. The order of visits may change around opening days and travel times.
TAJ MAHAL → DELHI → DEPARTURE
Visit the Taj Mahal at the confirmed entry time, return for breakfast and travel by road to Delhi. A Red Fort visit is listed, with its entry fee excluded, subject to time and opening arrangements. Finish with the planned airport transfer; agree suitable flight timing with the team.
The trip is 11 days / 10 nights, including five trekking days and four camping nights. The trekking overview allows around six to nine hours of walking per day; ask for stage-specific distances and timings. Routes, campsites, trains and sightseeing order depend on conditions and availability. Confirm all arrangements in your written itinerary.
UNDERSTAND YOUR TREK AND TOUR ARRANGEMENTS
Ask for a departure-specific inclusion list covering rail tickets and class, every road transfer, monument admissions, hotel names and meal coverage. Confirm baggage limits, sleeping-bag arrangements and final-day dinner before booking. Optional visits depend on local access and opening times.
PREPARE FOR WALKING AND CULTURAL VISITS
The mountain section is described as moderate and includes consecutive long walking days, uneven paths, sustained climbs and steep descents. Tell the team about your recent walking experience and comfort with basic camps. Ask for daily distances and elevation changes before choosing this trip.
Discuss a suitable season for both the Dharamshala trails and the Delhi–Agra visits. Rain, snow and mountain visibility can affect the trekking plan. Confirm rail availability, monument opening days and departure connections before finalising travel.
Request a complete equipment list. Bring suitable trekking footwear, warm layers, waterproof clothing, a headtorch, sun protection and reusable water bottles. Sleeping bags and personal gear are excluded. Confirm how the listed 10 kg trek baggage allowance works and what you need to carry each day.
Follow temple and monastery visitor rules, ask before photographing people, keep camps and water sources clean and carry litter back. The trip includes a temple visit; it does not promise a meeting or audience with the Dalai Lama.
BEFORE YOU PLAN YOUR INDIA TREKKING HOLIDAY
The confirmed itinerary is 11 days and 10 nights, beginning and ending in Delhi. It includes five trekking days near Dharamshala plus cultural visits and travel to Agra.
The route includes four camping nights: Kareri, Bal and two nights in the Triund area. The other six nights are listed in hotels in Delhi, Dharamshala and Agra.
The walking section goes through Satobari and Ghera towards Kareri village, then Bal and Triund. It includes a return walk towards Laka Got and a descent to Bhagsu Nag. The guide may adapt the route to conditions.
No. This itinerary visits Kareri village and walks towards Laka Got from Triund. A Kareri Lake trek or an Indrahar Pass crossing is a different itinerary.
The itinerary includes a visit to the Dalai Lama Temple in McLeod Ganj. It does not include or guarantee a personal meeting, teaching or audience with the Dalai Lama.
It is described as moderate, with five consecutive walking days and an overview allowing around six to nine hours of walking a day. Expect uneven trails, climbs and descents. Discuss fitness, previous walking and stage-specific timings with the team.
No. Sleeping bags and personal trekking equipment are listed as excluded. Ask the team about suitable equipment and any separately arranged hire before departure.
The day-by-day plan includes a Taj Mahal visit in Agra before returning to Delhi. Confirm admission arrangements and the visit date with the team. Agra Fort and Red Fort entry fees are listed separately as extras.
The detailed itinerary uses rail journeys between Delhi and Una, with road transfers between Una and Dharamshala. It names Vande Bharat services; confirm tickets, travel class and timings in your departure-specific plan.
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