Activity Location: Kareri
Accommodation Types: Tents/Camps

About the 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. Kareri Lake Trek is a 6KMs trek, Kareri Lake Trek is one of the extensively beautiful alpine treks in Himachal Pradesh. Kareri Lake is a high-altitude slight, freshwater lake south of the Dhauladhar range almost 9 km North-West of Dharamsala in the Kangra region, Himachal Pradesh. In Kareri is a village known as Kareri Village. Kareri Lake is at a height of 2934 meters above ocean level. Snow melting from the Dhauladhar range performs as the basis of the Lake and a creek, Nyund is the outpouring. Camping in Kareri offers an experience of living in a tent in this wonderful village with food facilities, offer numerous recreational activities hiking, trekking, cycling trips to nearby areas, and fun-filled vacation in Kareri

About Camping Activity

Camping, sporting activity in which a partaker embraces provisional residence in the wilderness, usually operating tents. Camping existed at one duration only a rough, back-to-nature recreation for husky open-air enthusiasts, but it later came to be the basic outing for huge numbers of normal families. Camping, a chance to bring in touch with nature, encounter wilderness, and see the stars out from the luminous glow of the large city.

  Best Time to Visit Kareri Lake

• The best time to visit Kareri Lake is April to July and October to November. But one of the good aspects about Kareri Lake is that it stays accessible throughout the year. That is perfect to explore Kareri every month. It is also contemplated among the adequate winter treks in Himachal.

  Kaerei Weather & Temperature

• Kareri in Summer: The summer season is professed as the best time of the year to visit Kareri Lake Trek because of favorable climate conditions. The season in this area starts from May and remains till the mid of July. During May, all the snow on the track vanishes, and the terrain features bringing lush greenery. The slight or no possibility of rainfalls during this season moreover contributes to making it a favorable time to trek.
• Kareri in Monsoon: Kareri Lake Trek is computed among those exist famous Himalayan treks that can be performed during the monsoon season, given you and geared up for the rains that may face during the endeavor. The rainy season in the territory usually starts in the mid of July and over till the mid of September month.
• Kareri in Autumn: The autumn season is contended to be the extensively favorable duration of the year to begin Kareri Lake Trek. Extending over September, October, and November, this season expands a vital climate to the surroundings, giving rise to the route occur all the more spectacular.
• Kareri in Winter: The winter season is the least selected time of the year for Kareri Lake Trek but an extraordinary clam too, however. The daylight temperature hardly goes down 10 degrees Celsius and nights may bring as cold as -15 degrees Celsius. Due to the cold, Kareri Lake stays frozen throughout the winters.

      How to Reach Kareri Lake

• The nearest airport to Kareri is in Dharamshala(DHM), and Dharamshala is 27 km away from Kareri Village. It will take 1.5 hours to reach Kareri. 
• 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.
• You can reach Dharamshala easily by road and also enjoy the weather on your way.

Things to Carry in Kareri Lake Camping

•    ID Proof: Valid ID card issued by Government.
•  Clothing: Warm clothing (Down Jacket/Fleece Jacket, Woollen Cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woollen & Cotton Socks, Thermal Wears), Cotton Towels,  Trekking/Hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wears.     
•   Toiletries: Lip balm, Wet wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
•   Medical Related: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration salt
•   Other Optional: Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc.

 Do`s & Dont`s in Kareri Lake Camping

        Do`s                                                                                                                                                                  

• Do keep some dry fruits or chocolates as they will provide you with instant energy.                    
• Do wear lightweight shoes so that they can’t trouble you.                                                            
• Do carry sunscreen lotion, water bottles to prevent yourself from sunburn.   

       Don`ts     

• Do not throw garbage on your way. 
• Do not outside the camp late at night.
• Do not put fire while on the trek and camping.