3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTSBhal River Trek & Camping near Dharamshala
Choose a gentler mountain escape with forest trails and riverside camping near McLeod Ganj.

MCLEOD GANJ · DHAULADHAR · HIMACHAL PRADESH
From a night on the Triund trail to alpine lakes and remote mountain passes. Compare guided journeys through the Dhauladhar and choose the route that fits you.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS ON A TRAIL
Compare the time you have with the journey
you want. Open an itinerary for the route,
inclusions and booking arrangements.
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTSChoose a gentler mountain escape with forest trails and riverside camping near McLeod Ganj.
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTSSpend longer on the trails linking Dharamshala, Kareri Lake, Chandrala and village landscapes.
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTSContinue above Triund towards Lahesh Cave on a route with rocky terrain and a more demanding ascent.
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHTClimb through forest to the Triund ridge, spend a night outside and return to McLeod Ganj the next day.
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTSConsider a sacred-lake journey from Dharamshala, combining mountain walking with pilgrimage traditions.
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTSFollow woodland and stream-side paths to Kareri Lake on a guided alpine-lake itinerary.
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTSTravel towards the Chamba Valley over Indrahar Pass on a higher route through remote mountain terrain.
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTSGo beyond Triund and Lahesh Cave towards Indrahar Pass when you have the experience for a tougher climb.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTSExplore a guided Dharamshala trekking itinerary and discuss the route that suits your time and experience.
Open an itinerary for walking times and arrangements. Contact us with your dates and group size for a personalised quote.
CHOOSE THE WALK BEFORE THE VIEW
The right route starts with your time,
fitness and experience. Duration is a useful
guide, but terrain matters just as much.
LOCAL TRAILS. A CLEARER PLAN.
Bhagsunag and McLeod Ganj are starting points for exploring the Dhauladhar on foot. The routes lead from wooded slopes and village paths towards open ridges, mountain lakes and higher passes.
Dharamsala Treks, part of Manu Adventures India, helps you choose a guided itinerary around your experience and available time. Start with the trek details, then ask about your dates, meeting point and arrangements before booking.
Spring and early summer, and the post-monsoon autumn period, are useful starting points for planning. Snow, rain and conditions higher up can change access. Ask for advice on the specific route and season rather than assuming every trek runs throughout the year.
Guiding, meals, camping equipment, transport and permits vary between itineraries. Read the inclusions and exclusions, confirm your final quote and ask about any arrangements you need to add.
Discuss daily walking hours and ascent with the team. Request a route-specific packing list, bring suitable footwear and layers, and leave enough time around your arrival and onward travel.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A TRAIL
These questions help narrow your options.
For route conditions, departures and
individual arrangements, speak to our team.
Start with the number of days you have and your walking experience. Compare the daily distance, ascent, terrain and sleeping arrangements in each itinerary. A shorter trek may still involve a steep climb, while a longer trip may include gentler walking days.
Active beginners can consider Triund or a suitable forest-camping itinerary after discussing the route with a guide. Kareri Lake is another option when you are ready for more time on the trail. Choose according to your fitness and the conditions for your dates.
Kareri Lake is an alpine-lake itinerary with forest and stream-side walking. Indrahar Pass continues into higher, rocky terrain above the Triund route and is a more demanding choice. Read the full itineraries and discuss preparation before booking.
Contact us with your preferred trek, dates and group size for a personalised quote. Inclusions differ, and your final quote may depend on dates, group size, transport and other arrangements. Confirm the itinerary, inclusions and exclusions before paying.
Yes. Share the number of travellers, ages where relevant, experience and preferred dates. The team can discuss a suitable route and confirm private arrangements or any available group departure.
Yes. The separate Day Hikes category lists walks around Dharamkot, Naddi, McLeod Ganj and other nearby trails. Use it when you prefer to return to your accommodation the same day.
Ask about the operator’s route-change and cancellation arrangements before booking. The guide will confirm current access and advise on the itinerary. Keep travel plans flexible where possible and read the site’s refunds and cancellation policy.
YOUR TRAIL. YOUR PACE.
Tell us your dates, group size and hiking experience. We’ll help you compare the routes and plan the next step.