Trekking Shoes (preferred waterproof) – 1 pair
Comfortable Pants – 1 unit
Lower – 1 unit
Thermals – 1 pair
T-shirt – 2 units
Jacket – 1 unit
Umbrella or raincoat – 1 unit
Sunglasses – 1 unit
Toiletry Kit (Tooth Paste, Tooth Brush, Soap, Toilet Paper, cold cream, etc )
A light backpack – 1 unit
Chocolates and Nuts as required
Energy drink or Glucose as required
Power bank
Note: This is just an explanation of medication which may be required. Kindly consult your doctor for a prescription before trekking.
Safety in Mountains: Kareri Lake Trek
Don’t let all this scare you. To date, there are no such incidents but it is our responsibility to make you aware because knowledge is better than saying sorry later.
Dogs: Generally they are not dangerous but they are territorial animals and dog attacks on humans are fairly common. If they show any sign of aggression, it’s better to retreat.
Bears: Dhauladhar is also known as “The Bear Valley”. But you will rarely encounter any bear while on the Trail. Take precautions, stay with a group or guide, don’t use deodorants and don’t litter food items. Bears try to avoid us as much as we try to avoid them. Still, if you encounter one, do not run and do not try to climb a tree. You can not run away from a bear and they can easily climb trees. In the worst-case fall to the ground and curl up, covering your head with your fingers interlocking at the back of your head. Wearing a backpack will protect your back.
Stinging Nettle plant: Also known as “Bichu Buti” it has the greatest number of medicinal properties but it is covered with stinging hair that can cause allergy and irritation as soon as you touch its leaves. If that happens, do not scratch the area instead wash it with soap and water as soon as possible and apply a moistened cloth and after some time irritation will disappear.
The snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar range are gleaming, the fragrant forests are standing silent, and the bonfires are crackling.
Life is not about what you see, it’s about what you feel. The gigantic and mighty Dhauladhar ranges of the great Himalayas are a force to reckon with, alleviating the spirits inside you to another level.
The mountaintop of the Dhauladhar Range is covered with perennial snow, but this range is considered easily approachable from the plains, especially from Mcleodganj. You will find yourself amidst sheep grazing and going up and down the mountain because the meadows around the crest provide rich pastures for grazing. The range gets steeper as you start climbing it, surrounding you with their typical dark granite rocky formations. Not for the faint-hearted, this trek is for those who love to explore uncharted and undiscovered lands. Unexposed to traditional tourists, these vast rocky mountains are still untouched and unpolluted. It calls for those who resonate with themselves as a traveller, the one who is ready to adapt to the unpredictability of the mountains.
With so many beautiful glaciers and snow-capped mountains, Himachal is veiled by the corresponding lakes that are formed due to these glaciers. Out of all the beguiling lakes, the seven high-altitude lakes are the most enthralling. The 7 lakes are as follows:
The Nag Dal lake: Also called the cobra lake, is believed to have been visited by the King of Alwar Raja Bhagsu as per the advice of his priest, to bring water from the holy lake to have rains in his drought-ridden kingdom. He was so pleased to see the lake with plenty of water that with his magical powers, he filled all of the water in a pot. While Raja was in deep sleep, up there in Dhauladhar Mountains, Nag Devta was on his routine visit to Lake Nag Dal. Furious at finding the lake empty, he traced the footsteps of Raja Bhagsu and challenged him to war. In the fight, Raja Bhagsu was severely wounded and dropped his magical pot and as a result, Lake Nag Dal was once again filled with water. While the Raja was breathing his last, he sincerely prayed to Nag Devta, who granted him the wish of curbing the drought in his kingdom. Now there’s enough water in Ajmer. Also, Nag Devta named this place after the name Raja Bhagsu prefixed with his name as Bhagsu Nag. Hundreds of people now visit this lake for a holy dip, and people worship Nag Devta on the occasion of Janmashtami.
The Lam Dal Lake: The largest and deepest lake in the area with a circumference of about 2.5 km, is considered to be holy by the devotees of Lord Shiva. One can notice small caves around the lake which are mostly used by local shepherds called the Gaddi tribe.
Uncia Trails Pvt. Ltd. Dharamshala
Mon - Sat 09.00 - 20.00 Sunday CLOSED