Kareri Lake is an easy-to-moderate trek near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, to a lake at about 2,950 m below the Dhauladhar range. It starts from Kareri village and usually takes 2–3 days, best done in May–July or September–November.
About the Kareri Lake trek
From Kareri village the trail follows the stream up through oak and pine to a clear, shallow lake fed by Dhauladhar snowmelt, with a small temple on its bank.
When to go
Best months: May–Jul, Sep–Nov
- Jannot recommended
- Febnot recommended
- Marnot recommended
- Aprnot recommended
- Mayrecommended
- Junrecommended
- Julrecommended
- Augnot recommended
- Seprecommended
- Octrecommended
- Novrecommended
- Decnot recommended
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- Difficult
The trail follows the Nyund stream through forest with a steady climb. It suits beginners with reasonable fitness.
How to reach
- Nearest city
- Dharamshala
- Nearest railway
- Pathankot
- Nearest airport
- Kangra Airport (Gaggal)
Common questions
How high is Kareri Lake?
About 2,950 m (around 9,700 ft).
How many days does the Kareri Lake trek take?
Usually 2–3 days from Kareri village.