Laka Glacier Trek Itinerary
- Pickup will be by AC Volvo Semi Sleeper bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi.
- Pickup time will be 7:00 PM.
- Our representative will meet you at the boarding point and brief you about the trip.
- Seats will be allotted on a first come first serve basis.
- On the first day of the Triund and Laka Glacier trek you have to meet our guide at Bhagsunag waterfall at 10:00 Am.
- After briefing and distributing a packed lunch we will proceed toward Triund Base camp.
- Total trekking distance is of 9 kms from Bhagsunag water fall to Triund base camp.
- On the way, we will cross beautiful waterfalls and dense forests to reach a new height with a beautiful view.
- The bird's eye view of Kangra Valley with Dhauladhar ranges in the background will take your heart. By the end of the day, you will start getting closer to the Dhauladhar ranges.
- Today camping will be at the Triund Trek base camp.
- Today we will start our day with a beautiful sunrise from Triund Base Camp
- After breakfast and a game session, we will head toward our dream location i.e. Laka Glacier.
- Passing through the Triund top, the trails of this trek will start challenging you with every new step.
- But the view around the trail will be mindblowing and certainly will give you an experience of a high-altitude trek.
- It will take around 3 to 4 hours to reach Laka Glacier.
- Views all around the Laka glacier are no less than a heaven.
- The wide field was fully covered by snow with wide mountains, acting as a crown all around the field.
- After spending some quality time at Laka Glacier we will return back to our base camp at Triund.
- We will start our day with a beautiful sunrise and will play some team-making games.
- Then after breakfast, we will proceed toward the Bhagsunag waterfall. Those who started from McLeodganj, your trip ends here with beautiful memories and a hope to meet you again on some other endeavour with some new team members.
- Those who started from Delhi will board the AC Volvo Semi Sleeper bus back to Delhi.
- We will reach Delhi by 6:00-7:00 AM.
- Drop will be at Kashmiri Gate ISBT.
- Here our trek package for Triund and Laka Glacier will end with loads of beautiful memories and a hope to meet you all again on some other adventure with a new group.
Day 0: Delhi to McLeodganj
Drive Distance: 488 Kms | Drive Duration: 10 - 12 Hours | Altitude: Delhi, ~216 m / 709 ft | Pickup Point: ISBT Kashmiri Gate | Meals: NA | Stay: NA
Day 1: McLeodganj to Triund Trek Base Camp
Trek Distance:9 Kms | Trek Duration:5 to 7 Hours | Trek Starting Point: Bhagsunag waterfall| Sightseeing: Bhagsunag Waterfall, Mcleodganj Market | Night Stay: Triund Base Camp | Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day: 2 Triund Base Camp to Triund to Laka Glacier and Back to Triund Base Camp
Trek Distance: 8 Kms | Trek Duration:8 to 9 Hours | Trek Starting Point: Triund Base Camp | Sightseeing: Triund Trek, Laka Glacier | Night Stay: Triund Base Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day: 3 Triund Base Camp to McLeodganj
Trek Distance: 9 Kms | Trek Duration:8 to 9 Hours | Trek Starting Point: Triund Base Camp | Sightseeing: Triund Trek, Laka Glacier | Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day: 4 Reach Delhi
Drive Distance: 488 Kms | Drive Duration: 10 - 12 Hours | Altitude: Delhi, ~216 m / 709 ft | Drop Point: Kashmiri Gate ISBT
Inclusions
- Accommodation in tents on sharing basis
- 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners will be provided. Meals will be pure veg; non-veg food can be availed at an additional cost of ₹150 per person.
- Sleeping tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats and toilet tents
- English/Hindi speaking professional mountain guide
- Cook and kitchen help
- Forest Permits/ Camping Charges/ Permits/Trek Permit Fee/IMF Permission(Up to the amount charged for Indian National)
- Basic Medical Kit
- Crampons if required
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Meals during a road journey.
- Any Kind of insurance.
- Porter or mule for carrying personal luggage.
- Air tickets. Road transportation from Delhi to McLeodganj and back is included only if you book the Delhi-start package — see pricing above.
- Travel/Medical insurance
- Personal medical kit
- Expenses for personal nature
- Emergency evacuation cost
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
Quick Facts
- Average temperature: Day (8°C to 14°C) and Night: (-3°C to 5°C)
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Night
- Laka Trek Height: 10,500 Feet (3,200 meters)
- Snowline Trek Distance: 26 kms (Round trip)
- Best time for Trekking to Laka Glacier: November to March
- Location: McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh
- Base camp: McLeodganj
- Laka Glacier Trek Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
- Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot
- Nearest Airport: Kangra (Gaggal) Airport
- Mobile connectivity: Mobile network will be available at McLeodganj and weak network at summit point
Things to pack for Laka glacier trek
In the Snowline trek or Laka glacier trek, we ascend to 10,500 feet to reach a glacier. Temperatures near the glacier can fall below 0-degree Celsius, so choosing the right clothing matters. Here is a complete checklist of clothing, first-aid essentials, and other items to pack before coming on this trek.
Clothing
- Thermal Wear- 1set
- Full sleeve Tshirt-2
- Woolen socks-1set
- Cotton socks-1set
- Muffler/Scarf-1
- Wind Cheater-1
- Raincoat
First Aid Kit
- Avil
- Bandage
- Waterproof Handiplast
- Cotton
- Water purifying tablets
- Antiseptic cream
- ORS
- Muscle relaxants
- Paracetamol
- Personal prescribed medicines
Other Items to Pack
- Sunglass(Use Photocromatica glass to protect your eyes from glare)
- Cap
- Tissue paper/ Face wipes/Towel
- Personal Use Toiletries
- Personal use Cutlery
- Government-approved I-Card( 1 Original & 2 Photocopy)
- Facemask
- Face shield
- Hand sanitiser
- Camera with extra cell
- Powerbank
- Personal Use Firstaid Kit
- Sanitary Pads(for females)