Trek to Dharamkot and Bahl Villages from McLeodganj with Lunch

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Trek up a gentle slope from McLeodganj to reach the small village of Dharamkot that is situated 6 900 feet above sea level. The village overlooks the picturesque Kangra valley and is surrounded by the Dhauladhar mountain range. It serves as the base camp for several mountain treks. Continue your climb through the pine and cedar forests till Gallu Devi temple. After a short rest, trek up to the banks of the Bhated river located in the village of Bahl. The whole trek takes around 2-3 hours.

Highlights
• Dharamkot
• Galu Devi temple
• River Bhated

What's Included

Walking stick and ponchos
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Vegetarian packed lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private non air-conditioned car
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

What to expect

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to McLeodganj from where the trek starts.

Dharamkot is just a mile away from McLeodganj and can be reached by a gentle climb that takes around 45 minutes. The trek takes you through thick pine, cedar and rhododendron forests. In complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of McLeodganj, Dharamkot is an idyllic village surrounded by densely forested mountain ranges. Continue your climb up the slope till you reach Gallu Devi Temple. Stop and rest here for a while. Enjoy a packed lunch (beverage excluded) before you set off for the remaining journey.

Bahl village is just a short climb away from Gallu Devi Temple. After the 2-3 hours of climbing, the sight of the crystal clear waters of the River Bhated is a truly rewarding experience.

Trek back to Dharamkot from where you will be driven back and dropped off at your hotel.

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart or back problems.
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