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This trip generates 74 kg of CO2-e per person per day
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.
Arrival at Dharamshala airport. Your guide will meet you at the airport and assist you. Transfer to the homestay. On arrival you will be greeted with traditional welcome by the family followed by check-in and lunch. Free time to relax or you can always go for a local visit to McLeod Ganj / Dharamshala with your guide. Dinner with the family.
After breakfast in the morning drive to Salli Village. Arrive Salli Village and enjoy a cup of tea in the local market before proceeding for the lunch with alocal family. Trek starts from Salli village with improvised bridge over small stream (small tributary river). Trektrail is all the way along the river till the Chandrala Dhaar. Trek till Chandrala is gradual uphill and considered as easy trekking.
After breakfast, we start walk towards Kareri Lake. Trail goes through mixed forests of oak, rhododendron and pine along with some gradual hikes. Arrive Kareri Lake and enjoy the evening onthe banks of Lake. Overnight camping close to Kareri Lake
Morning breakfast at camp site and some free time at the lakeside. Start downhill towards Kareri Village. Trail goes through mixed forests of oak, rhododendron and pine. First few km is gradual descend besides a stream. At the end the trail is a steep descend. Arrive Kareri village. Dinner and Overnight at Kareri Village
After breakfast a levelled walk from Kareri village takes us to Khari Behi. From Khari Behi it is a steep downhill walk for about an hour to Rawa village, situated on the bank of a small river. Enjoy ariverside lunch break. From Rawa village it is a steep ascent for another 02 hours to Balh village. Camp near a small stream close to the village.
After breakfast, we continue our trek by crossing over a small bridge then ascending through rhododendron and pine forests for approx. 2 hours. First 2km is a steep ascent but there is a gradual ascent after Gallu Devi Temple. The last 1 km is again a steep ascent through the forest. Triund is aflat meadow on top of a ridge. From here panoramic view of Dhauladhar range on one side and Kangra valley on other is a memorable sight.
Morning, we start downhill towards McLeod Ganj. By lunch we reach at Mcleod Ganj. Visit of McLeodGanj covering Dalai Lama Temple, Christ Church and McLeod Ganj market. Authentic Tibetan dinner with a Tibetan Family or in a Tibetan Restaurant. Overnight in McLeod Ganj.
Morning breakfast at hotel and later transfer to airport for boarding flight to your onward destination with amazing memories.
7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 7 Dinners.
Transportation using AC Innova Crysta.
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