Indrahar Pass Trek from McLeod Ganj: Route, Rules & Season
Past Triund, over the Dhauladhar, to 4,342 m.
A 3–4 day guided trek from McLeod Ganj through Triund, Laka Got and the Lahesh caves. We arrange the trek with a registered local team and add your hotel and cab.
- Pass ~4,342 m
- Days 3–4
- Distance ~35–44 km return
- Start McLeod Ganj / Dharamkot
- Season May–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Indrahar Pass trek, at a glance
Indrahar Pass (about 4,342 m) is the high pass on the Dhauladhar ridge above McLeod Ganj, on the Kangra–Chamba border. The usual trek goes McLeod Ganj → Triund → Laka Got → Lahesh caves → pass and back, about 35–44 km in 3–4 days. It is a moderate-to-difficult trek, open roughly May–June and September–October, with registration required in Kangra.
Camps and landmarks on the way to Indrahar
Each stage of the trek, from the first camp to the pass. Photos show Himalayan trails and camps in general.
Day 1Triund ridge
Base campLaka Got (Snowline)
LandmarkLahesh caves
SummitIndrahar Pass top
Longer optionChamba crossover
2,082 m to 4,342 m in 3 days
- Day 1 → McLeod Ganj to Triund, about 9 km.
- Day 2 → Triund to Laka Got, about 7 km more.
- Day 3 → Lahesh caves, the pass and back to camp, about 12 km.
- Day 4 → down to McLeod Ganj, about 16 km.
How your Indrahar Pass trek works
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Before you go
Arrive in McLeod Ganj (about 2,082 m). Kit check and briefing with the trek team; you register at the trail check post as Kangra district requires.
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Day 1 — McLeod Ganj to Triund
About 9 km up from McLeod Ganj or Dharamkot to the Triund ridge (about 2,900 m). Camp for the night.
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Day 2 — Triund to Laka Got
About 7 km to Laka Got, the Snowline camp (about 3,500 m). A short day so your body gets used to the height.
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Day 3 — the pass
Early start past the Lahesh caves to Indrahar Pass (about 4,342 m) and back to Laka Got — about 12 km, weather permitting, with a fixed turn-back time.
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Day 4 — back to McLeod Ganj
About 16 km down to McLeod Ganj; your cab takes you to the hotel or on to your next stop.
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Hotel and cab included
We add your McLeod Ganj or Dharamshala hotel nights and the cab from Delhi, Chandigarh, Pathankot or Gaggal airport in the same quote.
Nights in camp
You sleep two nights in tents — at Triund and at Laka Got. The trek team pitches camp and cooks; you carry a day pack, or add a porter or mule for your backpack.
Nights above Triund are cold even in June. Pack warm layers, a rain shell, a head torch and proper trekking boots; poles help on the boulder ground.
Best time for the Indrahar Pass trek
| Months | Trail status | What to expect |
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| April | Opening, snow above Laka Got | Pass usually still snowbound; Triund–Laka Got only |
| May – June | Main season | Clear mornings, snow patches near the top, busiest time |
| July – August | Monsoon | Rain, slippery rock, low cloud; not recommended |
| September – October | Second season | Clearest views, cold nights; best window |
| November – March | Closed for the pass | Fresh snow; Kangra bars trekking above 3,000 m in winter |
Planning for 2027? Send your May–June or September–October dates now. In winter, see Dharamshala in December for a snow-view trip instead.
What we check before we book your trek
Suzu Travels is an HP Tourism registered travel agent (Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022). We arrange the trek only with registered local operators and a guide, and plan around these checks:
- Registration firstKangra set up check posts at 10 trail entry points in November 2025; trekking these routes without registering is not allowed. We register you with the trek team.
- District ordersKangra issues trekking orders from time to time — in June 2025 it required GPS tracking and no more than 10 trekkers per guide, and in January 2026 it barred trekking above 3,000 m. We check the order in force for your dates.
- No winter attemptsFresh snow from late autumn closes the pass, so we do not book November–March attempts beyond Triund.
- Acclimatise at Laka GotNever Triund → pass → back in one day. Sleep at Laka Got and turn back on headache, vomiting or breathlessness.
- Turn-back timeSummit day starts early with a fixed turn-back time; the final climb is steep boulder ground.
- Snow near the topNever cross fresh snow slopes near the pass without the guide; in May–June your guide decides how far to go.
Get a quote in minutes
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Tell us your dates
WhatsApp or the quote form — dates, group size, ages, past treks and fitness.
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We check your date
Season, weather and the current Kangra trekking orders, plus a guide and camps with a registered local operator.
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You get one quote
Trek, McLeod Ganj hotel nights and the cab in one plan.
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Confirm and go
We send the kit list, reporting time and registration steps before you travel.
What your quote depends on
- Number of days (3, 4 or the Chamba crossover) and start point
- Group size, and a private or fixed-group trek
- Tents, meals, and porters or mules for luggage
- Month (May–June or September–October) and a weather backup day
- Hotel nights in McLeod Ganj or Dharamshala before and after
- Cab from Delhi, Chandigarh, Pathankot or Gaggal airport, or the pickup at Choli for the crossover — today’s rate on WhatsApp within minutes
Your 4 days over Triund to Indrahar Pass
About 35–44 km return from McLeod Ganj with camps at Triund and Laka Got; we arrange the trek with a registered local team, register you at the trail check post and add your Dharamshala hotel and cab in one quote.
Get your Indrahar Pass trek quote
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply with one plan — trek, McLeod Ganj hotel and the cab — for your dates within minutes.
Dharamshala + McLeod Ganj + Indrahar Pass
A good plan is Delhi or Chandigarh → McLeod Ganj 1 night → the 4-day Indrahar Pass trek → Dharamshala 1 night, with a paragliding flight or a day at Bir Billing as the rest-day extra. Book the Chandigarh to Dharamshala taxi, see the Himachal tour package from Delhi, or read about Himachal’s mountains. Want a shorter trek? Do Triund in a day or two, or the Kareri Lake trek on the same ridge.
Indrahar Pass trek — questions
How high is Indrahar Pass?
About 4,342 m (14,245 ft), on the Dhauladhar ridge between Kangra and Chamba districts.
How many days does the Indrahar Pass trek take?
Usually 3–4 days from McLeod Ganj: Triund, Laka Got, the pass and back. The crossover to the Chamba side takes longer.
What is the total distance?
About 35–44 km return, depending on where you start (McLeod Ganj or Dharamkot) and the route above Laka Got.
Is the Indrahar Pass trek difficult?
Triund to Laka Got is moderate. The last climb to the pass is steep, rocky and long, so it suits fit trekkers who have done a trek before.
What is the best time for Indrahar Pass?
May–June and September–October. July–August is wet, and from late autumn to spring the pass is under snow.
Can I do Indrahar Pass in winter?
No. The pass is snowbound and Kangra district has barred trekking above 3,000 m in winter (orders in December 2022 and January 2026). Do the Triund trek instead, with permission as required.
Do I need a permit or registration?
Yes — Kangra requires every trekker to register before starting, and the district issues trekking orders from time to time. We check the order in force for your dates and arrange registration with the trek team.
What does the trek cost?
It depends on days, group size, tents, meals, porters and hotel nights. Send your dates on WhatsApp and we share today’s rate in minutes — Get Quote.
