How To Reach Kareri Lake
How To Reach Kareri Lake

About Kareri
Kareri Lake is located south of the Dhauladhar ranges. It is 2,934m above sea level and can be reached by trekking through the green subtropical pine forest. It is one of the most scenic spots and is known for being a great trekking destination in the state. Overlooking the lake is a hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. Kareri Lake gets its water supply from the melted snow of the Dhauladhars and its surrounding glaciers. Visiting this high-altitude lake is convenient for a tourist going from Dharamshala or McLeodganj. It is an easy trek and the lake offers an excellent camping opportunity. Kareri Lake Trek is a 6KMs trek, Kareri Lake Trek is one of the extensively beautiful alpine treks in Himachal Pradesh.
How To Reach Kareri
Kareri by Air
The nearest airport to Kareri is in Dharamshala(DHM) Kangra Airport, and Dharamshala is 27 km away from Kareri Village. It takes 1.5 hours to reach Kareri.
- Regular flights from New Delhi to Kangra Airport are Indigo, Spice Jet, Air India.
- Regular flights from Mumbai to Kangra Airport are Air India, Vistara, Spice Jet.
- Regular flights from Chandigarh to Kangra Airport are Air India.
Time Taken By Flights
- New Delhi to Kangra Airport: 1 hour 55 minutes approximately.
- Mumbai to Kangra Airport: 5 hours 40 minutes approximately.
- Chandigarh to Kangra Airport: 1 hour approximately.
Kareri by Train
The nearest railway station to Dharamshala is Kangra(KGRA-narrow gauge) and Pathankot Cantt. (PTKC-broad gauge) from there you can hire a taxi or take a bus from the Dharamshala bus stand.
One can take a train from New Delhi to Pathankot Cantt (Broad Gauge) such as:
- Malwa SF Express
- Swaraj Express
- Jammu Rajdhani Express
- Uttar Sampark Kranti
And then take a toy train from Pathankot to Kangra(Narrow Gauge) such as
- Pathankot Baijnath Paprola Express
- Joginder Nagar Express
One Can also take a train from Mumbai to Pathankot Cantt(Broad Gauge) such as
- Swaraj Express
- Vivek Express
And then take a train from Pathankot to Kangra(Narrow Gauge) such as
- Pathankot Baijnath Paprola Express
- Joginder Nagar Express
Kareri by Road
You can reach Dharamshala easily by road and also enjoy the weather on your way. Dharmshala and Mcleoganj both are among the major tourist destinations in Himachal. HRTC regulates numerous buses from all nearby cities for Dharamshala, both regular and Deluxe. If you were arriving from Delhi, you can easily access a bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate. An overnight bus will be a good choice because you can take a rest through the journey. Direct buses to Mcleodganj are also easily accessible which will be adequate than boarding for Dharamshala.
Places To Explore In Himachal
- Dharamshala: 26km/1 hour
- Mcleodganj: 30.7km/1 hour 18 minutes
- Triund: 30km/1 hour 25 minutes
- Dalhousie: 125km/4 hours
- Khajjiar: 126km/4 hours 30 minutes
- Kullu: 199km/6 hours 57 minutes
- Kasol: 220km/7 hours 44 minutes
- Manali: 239km/7 hours 51 minutes
- Jibhi: 244km/8 hours 46 minutes
- Solang Valley: 249km/8 hours 13 minutes
- Shimla: 255km/7 hours 46 minutes
- Kufri: 270km/8 hours 32 minutes
- Rohtang Pass: 289km/9 hours 30 minutes
- Spiti Valley: 421km/12 hours 36 minutes
- Chitkul: 463km/15 hours
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