Treks around McLeodGanj has gained a lot of popularity and one such trek is Laka Glacier Trek that is situated at an elevation of 9500 fee. Trek to Triund and Laka Glacier trek exhibits stunning nature and offers a spectacular view of the entire valley. The view of the top will give you memories for lifetime, whereas camping at edge of the mountain is a thrill in itself. To add more adventure to your journey, trekkers add extra mile to their trip and trek till Laka glacier to have some fun and frolic before availing the chance of camping there.
An interesting aspect of this trek is that it lies near the snowline, a mere trek of 13 km will take you to Laka Glacier. If you are looking for long-weekend trek, this is one of the most popular and beautiful trek that you can do in short duration. From July onwards the glacier starts to melt and during post monsoon period there is no snow at the glacier and you only see the moraines, whereas during pre-monsoon period (March to June) the glacier is full of snow and it is the best time to trek to Laka Glacier.
Your trek will commence at Bhagsu Nag, and from where the steep ascent towards Triund will begin. You will pass through Oak, Rhododendrons and deodar trees, till you reach a vast alpine meadow called Triund Top, from where you can spectacle the grandeur view of the Kangra Valley and Dhauladhar ranges.
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Itinerary for Laka Glacier Trek
Day 1 : Bhagsu Nag - Triund ( 9 km | 5 hrs | 2875 m)
Reach on your own at Mcleodganj and begin the Laka Glacier trek from the village of Bhagsu Nag, near the hill town of McLeodganj. Your trek will begin at 8:30 am, after having a scrumptious meal of breakfast. The path leads above the villages then it starts climbing. Hike uphill through pristine forests of deodar trees, and see the mighty and almost-vertical mountains of the Dhauladhar Range and Kangra Valley. Keep walking through forests of oak and rhododendron bushes on a ridge that is perpendicular to Triund – another ridge. Pass the latter landform and reach a grassy meadow to set up camps for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Triund - Khabrotu - Laka Glacier-Back to Triund (8 km | 4 hrs | 3200 m)
In the morning, a new adventure awaits for you. After a succulent meal of breakfast, you will start walking towards the final stretch Laka glacier. You will trek along the glacial moraine to reach Khabrotu, from where you will have a glorious view of the Dhauladhar range. Walk down to the Laka Glacier and click pictures of the entire panoramic scene. The glacier remains in snow during March to May and then starts to melt post-monsoon. Spend some quality time in the glacier and then return back to Triund for an overnight stay in the tents.
Day 3: Triund - Bhagsu Nag (14 km | 4-5 hrs |2120 m)
In the early hours of the day, begin the final stage of this Laka Glacier trek near McleodGanj that will also be the easiest of all. The distance to be covered today is approximately 14 km, but since it is a downhill journey, it will not take a heavy toll on your body. You will pass through a different route, via Laheta village. Your trek will end in Bhagsu village, near the waterfall. On reaching, the trek end, you can check-in at the hotel on your own or spend the rest of the time at your own leisure.
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Package Details
Laka Glacier Trek, McLeodganj
Price (Per Person): ` 5,040
Duration: 3 Days
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Inclusions:
- 02 Nights accommodation at Triund in trekking style tents on Twin sharing with sleeping bags, Foam matteress, dry pit toilet tents, etc.
- All vegetarian meals during the trek starting with packed lunch on day 01 of trek till breakfast on day 03 of trek. (Lunch, Snacks and dinner on day 01, Breakfast, Lunch, light snacks and dinner on day 02 and breakfast on day 03).
- Guide, cook and camp helper.
- Botted water for drinking during the trek. (Total 07 Ltrs per Person)
Exclusions:
- 5% GST
- Hotel accommodation and meals in Dharamsala before and after the trek.
- Transport to/from Dharamsala before and after the trek.
- Transport from Bhagsu to Galu Temple and vice versar if you want to start and end walking from/at Galu Temple.
- Items and services of personal nature like soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, laundry,etc
- Any other services that are not included under the head “Price Includes”
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