Indrahar Pass is a moderate-to-difficult trek from McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh, to a pass at 4,342 m on the Dhauladhar ridge. It covers about 35 km over 3–4 days via Triund, Ilaqa and the Lahesh caves.
About the Indrahar Pass trek
Indrahar continues past Triund to the snowline at Ilaqa and the rock shelters of Lahesh, then climbs to a pass that looks over into the Chamba side of the Dhauladhar.
When to go
Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Jannot recommended
- Febnot recommended
- Marnot recommended
- Aprnot recommended
- Mayrecommended
- Junrecommended
- Julnot recommended
- Augnot recommended
- Seprecommended
- Octrecommended
- Novnot recommended
- Decnot recommended
Sources differ; June and September are most often recommended for clear views. Snow can block the pass outside summer.
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- Difficult
Beyond Lahesh caves the route is a steep 4 km climb over rock and boulders to the pass, with a big altitude gain from McLeodganj.
How to reach
- Nearest city
- Dharamshala / McLeodganj
- Nearest railway
- Pathankot
- Nearest airport
- Kangra Airport (Gaggal)
Common questions
How high is Indrahar Pass?
4,342 m (about 14,245 ft).
How many days does Indrahar Pass take?
Usually 3–4 days from McLeodganj.