Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, HP – India
Kareri Lake is a high altitude, shallow, fresh water lake south of the Dhauladhar range
approximately 9 km North West of Dharamsala in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its
surface is 2934 metres above the sea level. Snow melting from the Dhauladhar range
serves as the source of the lake and a stream, Nyund is the outflow. Since the sourcfresh
melting snow and the lake is shallow, water visibility is very high and in most places, the
lake bed can be seen.
Kareri lake is best known for being a trekking destination in the Dhauladhars. The lake
remains frozen from early December to March–April. There is a temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva and Shakti on a hilltop overlooking the lake.. A few gaddi kothis are present
on the other side of the lake, an area which is used by the gaddis as a grazing ground for
their animals. Kareri Lake serves as a base for trekking further into the Dhauladhar and
onward to Chamba and Bharmour via the Minkiani Pass (4250m) and Baleni Pass
(3710m).
Kareri Lake is named after the nearby gaddi village of Kareri, situated 9 km south east of the lake.
Description
Day 1: Dharamshala to Kareri Village- 25 Km | Kareri Village to Rioti – 8 Km
– Transfer to Kareri village from Dharamshala bus stand (25 Km)
– Lunch will be served depending upon your timings
– Start your trek towards Rioti campsite
– Reach Rioti village by evening
– Evening snacks will be served
– Dinner & overnight stay in camps at Rioti campsite
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Rioti Campsite
Day 2: Rioti to Kareri Lake
–
-Start your trek towards Kareri Lake
-Reach Kareri Lake and have sightseeing at Lord Shiva temple
-Packed lunch will be served at Kareri Lake site
-Have a full sightseeing view at Kareri lake
-Evening snacks will be served in the evening
-Dinner & overnight stay in camps at Kareri
Duration: 12 hours
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay near Kareri Lake campsite
Day 3: Kareri Lake to Kareri Village
-Breakfast in morning
-Start trekking back towards Kareri village
-Transfer to Dharamshala bus stand from Kareri village
-Reach Dharamshala bus stand by evening
• Breakfast
- Departure: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Tents and Sleeping Bags
- Trekking Poles
- Private transportation
- Experienced trek guide
- Entry/Admission – Kareri Lake
Exclusions
- Any tip or gratitude
- Porter
- Extra trekking equipment like shoes, etc.
- Any special refreshment, energy drinks for personal use
Return Details
- Returns to original departure point
Terms of Use
Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading “Important Information”. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as:
- Hotel for pick up
- Weights for helicopter tours
- Choice of times for tours
- Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.

Event tickets
Kareri Lake Trek
6,500 ₹
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