Activity Location: Kareri Lake

Pick-up/ Drop locations: Reoti village/ Kareri Village

Start Time: Sunrise

End Time: Sunset

Trek Height: 2934 meters

Trek Distance: 6 Km

Trek Difficulty Level: Moderate

About the Kareri Lake Trek

Kareri Lake placed at a ridge of about 2,950 meters in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Kareri Lake is a freshwater lake rugged amidst peaks with dense forest all around. Set in the spectacular Dhauladhar range, this trek will carry you through an excursion of the extensively scenic views as it is encircled with exotic perennial flowers and dense conifers. Kareri trek is most popular among nature enthusiasts. Encircled by cliffs and alpine boundaries, the Kareri Lake Trek is established by the flow of the water trunks from the Minkiani peak. Kareri Lake Trek is one of the extensively beautiful alpine treks in Himachal Pradesh. Explore cultural herder towns that retain a charm of their own. Lord Shiva temple is another attraction that is worth visiting. The second half of the route is a rocky grassland along with Nylund nallah.

About Trekking Activity

Trekking is an aspect of walking undertaken with the distinct purpose of exploring and admiring the scenery. It usually carries place on tracks in regions of relatively unspoiled nature. Trekking is comparable to meditation when you climb up to a mountain peak. It somehow calms you down. You are with yourself for that sudden moment and there is no other belief that can match that serenity and nearness to oneself. Trekking is a positive walking experience that is a blend of hiking and walking activity in which one can take a multi-day excursion admiring the panorama of rural areas, rugged ridges & regions, valleys, and palaces.

    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 Trek

•    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 Trek

        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 wear heels as you are in the mountains.
• Do not put fire while on the trek.