Minkiani Pass Trek (5 days)

Arrive in Mcleodganj by 09:00 hours. The operator will take you to a guest house where you can freshen up and have tea/coffee. After refreshing, you will begin the hike to Kareri Village. The trail to Kareri village is through a thick pine jungle and some small villages. The trek is mostly descent except for the last part. Kareri village is atop a ridge at an elevation of 5905 feet. Overnight in Kareri village campsite.

Overnight in Kareri Village Campsite.

After arriving in Mcleodganj, you will be taken to a guesthouse where you can change and relax. You start trekking before noon from Mcleodganj. No meals are offered today. You will have to buy breakfast, lunch and dinner at your own expense during the trek. Tonight you will be staying in tents on twin/triple sharing basis.

The destination for today is Riyoti, a beautiful open grassland located in the banks of Nyund stream. The trek to Riyoti is quite challenging. The trail will take you along a brook, which you will come across multiple times. There are a few wobbly bridges along the way to cross the river, but if not, you will have to hop over the boulders in the riverine. Tonight, you will be camping at an open meadow in Riyoti.

Overnight in Riyoti campsite.

Trek from Kareri village campsite to Riyoti. Today meal package includes Lunch and Dinner only. You will have to buy breakfast at your own expense. Accommodation will be provided in tents on twin/triple sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be available in tents.

Today's trek will be the most scenic part of your trip. You will enter a narrow path flanked by towering mountains with a river gushing in the middle. Later, you will be hiking through a rocky trail while enjoying the views of beautiful views of flowers and vegetation. Today's excursion ends at Kareri Lake. The lake is situated amidst flourishing meadows, from where you will be able to see Baleni Pass and Minkiani Pass. You will be camping on the banks of Kareri Lake. 

Overnight in Kareri Lake Campsite.

Today's trek from Riyoti to Kareri Lake is the most scenic day of your entire trip. Today's meal package includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Accommodation will be provided in tents on twin/triple sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be available in tents.

Today is the toughest day of the trek. You will be challenged physically as you will be ascending a lot higher, up to 14000 feet. You will begin early in the morning after breakfast and trek for about 4.5 km to reach the top of Minkiani Pass. Explore the pass and enjoy the views of surrounding snowy mountains. After spending some time here, you will retrace your path back to Kareri Lake and camp at the same campsite.  

Overnight in Kareri Lake Campsite.

Today's trek from Kareri Lake to Minkiani Pass and back is the toughest day of your trip. Today's meal package includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Accommodation will be provided in tents on twin/triple sharing basis.

It's the last day of Minkiani Pass trek. Start descending from Kareri Lake through a thick forest and alongside a river. You will notice the vegetation becoming denser as you lose elevation. From Ghera, board a jeep which will take you to Mcleodganj. Your trekking adventure ends here.

Your trip ends today evening.

Today's trek from Kareri Lake to Ghera and jeep ride until Mcleodganj. Today's meal package includes Breakfast and Lunch only. You will reach Mcleodganj by evening. Please note that dinner is not offered today.