The short yet rewarding trek to Kareri, a high-altitude lake in the Dhauladhar range, is a lovely Himalayan escape over an extended weekend. This trek will take you through beautiful oak and rhododendron forests, clear snow-fed streams, high Himalayan peaks and a quaint village. If a few days is all you have to spare, this walk offers a perfect nature-escape.
Kareri Area Map
Quick Itinerary
DAY 1: DRIVE TO KARERI VILLAGE. OVERNIGHT IN CAMP.
DAY 2: KARERI VILLAGE TO REVATI
DAY 3: TREK TO KARERI LAKE
DAY 4: TREK TO KARERI VILLAGE. DRIVE TO DHARAMSHALA.
DAY 5: RETURN TO AIRPORT FOR ONWARD JOURNEY
Kareri Trekker Profile
Cost Details
₹ 23, 500 per person
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INCLUSIONS:
- AntHill Adventures Trek Leader supported by an experienced service-team; local guide, cook, helpers and muleteers
- Dharamshala airport to Kareri village and return transfers
- All Meals, snacks and beverages during the trek
- Trekking equipment including certified sleeping bags, 3 season tents (2 trekkers in a 3 person tent) and ground mattresses
- Group-camping gear including Kitchen Tent, Dining Tent and kitchen equipment, toilet tents and camp furniture.
- Personal Porterage (Upto 1 rucksack/ duffel bag of upto 12Kgs per person)
- Camping charges and forest permits
- GST (5 percent)
EXCLUSIONS:
- Items of personal clothing
- Tips for guides, cooks & porters
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control
- Insurance (Medical, Personal, Evacuation)
- Hotels and meals outside of the trek
DAY 1: DRIVE TO KARERI VILLAGE. OVERNIGHT IN CAMP.
Arrive at Dharamshala airport (Gaggal) where you meet our representative and drive to Kareri village. The drive is approximately 2 hours long. Here you will meet the AntHill guiding team. Overnight in campsite near the village.
DAY 2: KARERI VILLAGE TO REVATI
The walk takes approximately 4-5 hours and follows the Niyund river upstream through thickets of rhododendron and oak forests and spectacular Himalayan scenery. Arrive at the Revati alongside the stream, which will be your campsite for the night.
DAY 3: TREK TO KARERI LAKE
After breakfast we will continue to walk towards Kareri lake. The scenery is sublime as the Niyund makes beautiful natural pools that look inviting for a dip. The walk takes approximately 3 hours to complete.
DAY 4: TREK TO KARERI VILLAGE. DRIVE TO DHARAMSHALA.
After an early breakfast today, we will start the walk back to Kareri village. Notice how the vegetation changes as you descend the mountains. Drive to Dharamshala from Kareri village. Typically, we arrive at Dharamshala by 4:00 pm. Overnight in a hotel.
DAY 5: RETURN TO AIRPORT FOR ONWARD JOURNEY
Scheduled Departures 2024
March 16 – 20