Minkiani Pass

7. Minkiani Pass Minkiani Pass Trek is among the very less explored treks in Himachal Pradesh. The pass lies 7 kms from Kareri lake and is a perfect blend of scenery and adventure in Dhauladhar mountain range.From Delhi, You can take overnight Volvo buses or can hire a taxi direct to the McleodGanj. There are many Himachal government buses or private buses available for McLeodganj from Delhi.Minkiani Pass which is situated at an elevation of around 14000 ft above the sea level.

Duration

3 Night 4 Days
Guide: Available
Altitude : Minkiani Pass: 4,343mtr /14,248feets
Distance : TTrek: 35Kms from Mcleodganj

Grade : Easy-Moderate
Activities : Camping , Fireworks Meals : Dinner, Breakfast, Tea
Meals : Dinner, Breakfast, Tea
Start Point: Kareri Village
End Point:Kareri Village

DAY 1

Kareri village to Rioti camp( 5-6 hours of trekking) Have breakfast early, and start hiking from Kareri Village to Rioti camp. Starting from the village of Kareri, the venture takes you on a narrow path between lush mountains and a narrow gorge. En route, you will come across the region ‘s diverse flora. As you keep gaining height, the thick vegetation becomes less dense. You’ll walk on a rocky trail later, and then a river along. All the deciduous vegetation will soon disappear, and only spruces and firs will be visible.

Day 2

Day 2 - Rioti village to Kareri lake camp (5-6 hours trek) Today you enter Minkiani pass base, the day you will navigate through a slippery, rough, and narrow path along the gorge of the river. Walking through beautiful sight, as the gushing river’s continuous sound makes a mystical impact on the mind of trekkers. From the gorge, you start to walk upwards to the camping site of kareri lake. The 2-hour trek will take you to a pleasant meadow, from where you can see the Baleni Pass, the Minkiani Pass and a valley below. For the night, that will be your camping ground.

Day 3

Day 3 - Kareri Lake to Minkiani Pass to Kareri Lake (9.5 km/13,943 ft.) - (4-5 hours trek) Today, have enough satisfying breakfasts. .The toughest section of the Dharamshala Minkiani Pass Trek starts, 4.5 km hike takes you to the top of Minkiani Pass at an altitude of about 14000 feet. The views of the surrounding mountains from the top will be mesmerizing. Indulge yourself into a photoshoot before you continue your trek back to the campsite near Kareri Lake.

Day 4

Day 4 - Kareri Dal to Kareri Village (3-4 hours trek and drive back to Dharamshala) Start going down from Kareri Lake and trek along a gushing river. The dense vegetation will soon reappear when you reach a lower altitude, and you’ll see tall deodar and pine trees. Once you have reached the village of Kareri, board a Jeep and drive to Dharamshala, where Minkiani Pass and Kareri Lake Trek end.