Kareri Lake

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India /Himachal Pradesh /Kangra /Dharamsala

Kareri Lake 9 Km from Dharamsala, Kangr Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kareri Lake is at northwest of McLeodganj and is at the foot of the Minkiani Pass. This pass is one of the 14 passes in the Dhauladhar Range in the Western Himalayas. Apart from the lake’s natural beauty, the trek itself goes through beautiful forests, rural villages, and finishes at a remote temple on the banks of Kareri Lake. The Kareri Trudge is an ideal trek to see rural villages and the natural beauty of the oak and cedar forests that cover most of the Dhauladhar range. Kareri Lake is one of the popular locations among adventure enthusiasts. The natural water body in the pasture land is among the popular trekking trails from Dharamshala. The site in the valleys of Dhauladhar ranges is frequented by Gujjars and Gaddis from nearby villages.

Kareri Lake

Kareri Lake

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

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Best Season to VisitEdit

March – June

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Around 1 to 2 hours

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Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Bhagsunag Restaurant ;  State Highway 17, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176215 ; Ph/M –  N.A ; Food Serve –  indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

Bus : Kangra is well connected by buses. State owned buses connect Kangra with all major cities in the state and the neighboring state. Buses ply between Kangra and Dharamsala, Palampur, Pathankot, Jammu, Amritsar and Chandigarh. Travelling from Delhi to Kangra can be comfortable and easy as there are many types of buses available for travellers. Different type of buses are available in this route like Volvo A/C Seater & SemiSleeper, Non A/C Seater. Now that redbus has tied up with many operators, booking tickets from Delhi to Kangra has become very easy.

Train : The nearest broad gauge railway station to Kangra is at Pathankot placed at a distance of about 90 km from Kangra. Taxi services are available from Pathankot to Kangra at a fatre of about Rs 1,000.

Air : The nearest airport to reach Kangra is Gaggal airport, placed at distance of 13 kms from Kangra city. Taxi cabs are available from all these airports to Kangra. The taxi fare varies depends on the season. Typically taxi charges are Rs.300 (Gaggal).

Others : Other than these, you can take a pony ride through the town of Kangra. This is very cheap, and a slow means of transport. This will cost you around Rs 10.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Good quality hiking boots or a sport shoe.
  • Waterproof carry bag ,One raincoat, 2 liter water bottle.
  • Windcheater, woolen cap,Personal Items like Camera, Phone, camera and phone chargers, Towel, Identity cards, toiletries, Slippers, medicine and first aid kit,Trekking poles (optional).
  • One Sleeping bag, carry mat,Camping gear, tents, stove etc (Must be arranged by self or rent it from Dharamshala, McLeodganj).

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Kangra is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

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