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  DHARAMSHALA - Inderhar Pass (4484 M) - Minkiani Pass (4410 M) - Kareri Lake - DHARAMSHALA (CIRCUIT TREK) - (10 DAYS)
1st Day : Dharamshala - Triund (2975M) .... 10 km

2nd Day :Triund - Laka Got (3380M) .... 8 km
Steady climb upto Laka Got. Near the Inderhar pass is a big cave, enough for 30 to 40 persons. It is used as night shelter.
3rd Day :Laka Got - Inderhar Pass or Laka Pass (4484M) - Chatta (3600M) .... 10 km
Very steep climb upto the pass, other side is also very-very steep descent. Crossing the pass is an exhilarating experience to see Kangra valley spreading to Horizon.
4th Day : Chatta - Kurasi (2750M) .... 16 km
After 5 to 6 hours descending through villages and greenfields camp at Kurasi. View of Mani Mahesh range is awe-inspiring.
5th Day : Kurasi - Gehra (1925M) .... 16 km
Steep ascending and descending will lead to Gehra. View of snow peaks is memorable.
6th Day : Gehra - Drakund (2280M) .... 16 km
Trail through dense forests, it is most enjoyable and cool.
7th Day : Drakund - Base of Minkiani Pass (3500M) .... 12 km
Minkiani Pass is also known as Belani Pass as locals call it. It involves steep climbing through forests and route is rough.
8th Day : Base of Pass - Minkiani Got (3560M) .... 10 km
You may climb upto Lam Dal for a holy dip; 4-5 hours climb and then descent to Minkiani Got over Minkiani Pass (4410M).Very tough Day.
9th Day : Minkiani Got - Kareri Rest House (1980M) .... 22 km
It is down and down all the way, very tiring upto Rest House. It is located in most beautiful surroundings, you have ever witnessed on this trek. Your all the fatigue is gone at this site.
From here another 13 km trek will take to Kareri Lake (3250M) surrounded by green meadows, oak and pine trees, or proceed directly to Dharamshala (1250-1550M).

10th Day : Gehra - Drakund (2280M) .... 16 km
Going down through Bhagsu and Mcleodganj arrive at Dharamshala - the last stage of the trek.