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Arranging A Trek To Indrahar Pass

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Mon Peak tops this view of the Dhauhladar Range

I stopped into Eagle's Height Trekkers one afternoon to gather some information about local trekking opportunities. The owner went over the details of the two options of most interest to me, a two day trek to the snowline (Laka Got glacier) and a four day trek to the top of 4,300-meter Indrahar Pass of the Dhauladhar Range. I also asked about trekking to Hamta Pass near Manali, which was of a similar altitude. A few English girls stopped in as I was getting ready to leave. They said the trek was difficult and the food was great. I left my name at the office, hoping to link up with another person or two with whom to share the cost and experience.

A day or two later, I heard a knock upon my door. Harold, a tall French man, was also traveling on his own and interested in the trek. I quickly got the sense that he'd make a good trekking partner for me, though it wasn't until later that I'd find out he had quite a bit of experience. We went back to the trekking office to confirm our interest. A different pair of English girls who had just returned from the snowline trek had positive things to say as well, especially about the amount and quality of food.

A Tibetan flag proudly flies above McLeod Ganj

The next day, Harold and I confirmed our arrangements, and paid in full for a 4-day camping trek set to begin in less than 24 hours. I was excited to put all I had learned from Nepal and other trekkers into action. First off, I took advantage of the authentic North Face sleeping bag on offer from the agency. Next, I scoffed at a salesman's claim that knock-off North Face socks were authentic. I threw caution to the wind and bought a $1.25 pair of cotton knock-off Adidas socks instead (to supplement my trusty Smart Wool hiking socks). And perhaps of most importance, I truly believed from the outset that I could complete the trek.

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Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 68 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.

Comments

  1. clair says

    A 4-day trek, that sounds like a lot of walking. Have fun, can't wait to read about it, take care :smile: :smile: .

  2. clair says

    A 4-day trek, that sounds like a lot of walking. Have fun, can't wait to read about it, take care :smile: :smile: .

    • Marilee says

      All tighns considered, this is a first class post

  3. crambox says

    That will be a good time 4 days lots of picture opportunities! On a side note we finally found and bought a house and we are 3 weeks away from having my daughter born!

  4. crambox says

    That will be a good time 4 days lots of picture opportunities! On a side note we finally found and bought a house and we are 3 weeks away from having my daughter born!

  5. Giulio says

    Ciao

    I find this blog looking for info about a RTW trip.
    I will follow your adventure planning mine :)
    Giulio

    • Dave says

      Hi Giulio -

      Thanks for checking out my blog, and linking to it from yours. With regard to the advertising, I try to find a middle ground between being able to earn some money from my efforts and maintaining a good reader experience on the site.

  6. Giulio says

    Ciao

    I find this blog looking for info about a RTW trip.
    I will follow your adventure planning mine :)
    Giulio

    • Dave says

      Hi Giulio -

      Thanks for checking out my blog, and linking to it from yours. With regard to the advertising, I try to find a middle ground between being able to earn some money from my efforts and maintaining a good reader experience on the site.

  7. Kango Suz says

    Cool that you're going to get to do another trek. YOu must be in great shape by this time!

  8. Kango Suz says

    Cool that you're going to get to do another trek. YOu must be in great shape by this time!

  9. Ames says

    These are my fave to read about.... I wish you could write even MORE! I know, I'm greedy, but it's so much fun to read about :)

  10. Ames says

    These are my fave to read about.... I wish you could write even MORE! I know, I'm greedy, but it's so much fun to read about :)

  11. Charlie says

    Hey,

    I also attended a public teaching with the Dalai Lama in 2006, then used the servies of Eagles Height Trekkers to hike the Inderharra Pass. Trip of a lifetime.

    • Dave says

      Awesome Charlie! 3 years later, I still remember my time in McLeod Ganj fondly (aside from the scorpion encounter I had in my room right before the trek).

  12. Charlie says

    Hey Dave;

    Yes, it was a trip of a lifetime. I went there hoping to get one good idea from the Dalai Lama teaching and not expected to change my life. But unbelievably, I got one good idea that changed my life. The trekking--Heaven.

  13. Harjot Singh says

    Hello everyone.
    I alongwith my cousin going for Inderhara trek on 24-27 Sep , 2014.
    Anybody having such same plan can join us.
    Call anytime on +91-9872633208

    Harjot Singh,
    Engineer,
    Vardhman Special Steels Ltd