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Kareri Frozen Lake Trek
5 Days / 4 Nights · Manali to Manali
A frozen glacier lake under the Dhauladhar, packaged from Manali.
Duration5 days, 4 nights
Max altitude~2,950 m
LevelEasy–moderate
Starts and endsManali (trail starts at Kareri village)
SeasonJan – Feb
Walking4–6 hours on trek days
Getting there
- Reach Manali by the evening before day 1. Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi and Chandigarh; the nearest airport is Bhuntar (50 km).
- Pickup from your stay in Manali at 9 am on day 1.
- You are back in Manali by the evening of day 5. Book onward travel after 7 pm, or the next day.
About the trek
Kareri is a shallow glacial lake below the Minkiani Pass in the Dhauladhar. In January and February it freezes over and the stream valley that leads to it fills with snow.
The walk follows the Nyund stream past Gaddi shepherd huts.
Day-by-day itinerary
Manali · Dharamshala · Kareri village · Rioti · Kareri Lake · Kareri village · Dharamshala · Manali
Day 1Manali to Dharamshala
Drive from Manali to Dharamshala (about 7 hours).
OvernightHotel, Dharamshala
Day 2Kareri village to Rioti camp
Places today
Drive 1 hour to Kareri village and trek along the Nyund stream to camp at Rioti.
OvernightTents, Rioti
Day 3Kareri Lake
Places today
Walk up to the frozen Kareri Lake (~2,950 m) and back to Rioti.
OvernightTents, Rioti
Day 4Back to Dharamshala
Descend to Kareri village and drive to Dharamshala.
OvernightHotel, Dharamshala
Day 5Back to Manali
Drive back to Manali, arriving by evening.
EndsBack in Manali
Included
- Transport from Manali to the start of the trek and back to Manali
- Stays as listed: hotel or homestay on road nights, tents on the trek (triple sharing)
- All meals on the trek (vegetarian), with tea and snacks
- Trek leader, local guides, cook and support staff
- Tents, sleeping bags, mattresses and kitchen gear
- Forest and camping permits
- First-aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- Microspikes and gaiters for the snow
Not included
- Travel to and from Manali
- Meals in Manali before and after the trek
- A porter for your own backpack (available on request)
- Personal gear: trek shoes, jacket and gloves (rentals available in Manali)
- Travel insurance
- Extra costs from weather, landslides or road closures
- Anything not listed as included
Is this trek right for you?
Groups who want a quiet winter trek away from the Manali crowds.
Good to know- Weather decides the final plan on the mountain. Your trek leader can change campsites or turn back to keep the group safe.
On this trek
Places along the trail
In the order you reach them, with the day you are there.
1Day 2Kareri village
A Gaddi shepherd village at the start of the trail, with slate-roofed houses and terraced fields.
2Day 2Rioti
A stream-side camp in oak forest on the Nyund nallah, halfway to Kareri Lake.
3Day 3Kareri Lake
A shallow glacial lake at ~2,950 m under Minkiani Pass, with a small Shiva temple on its shore.
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Questions
Kareri Frozen Lake Trek: questions, answered
How difficult is the Kareri Frozen Lake Trek?
The Kareri Frozen Lake Trek is graded easy–moderate, with 4–6 hours on trek days and a highest point of ~2,950 m. Groups who want a quiet winter trek away from the Manali crowds.
When is the best time for the Kareri Frozen Lake Trek?
We run it Jan – Feb. Snow is deepest in January and February.
How much does the Kareri Frozen Lake Trek cost?
₹10,999 per person plus 5% GST for a group of 4 or more. It covers everything from Manali to Manali that is listed under Included: transport, stays, meals on the trek, the trek leader and guides, camping gear and permits.
Where does it start and end?
In Manali. We pick you up in Manali on day 1 and drop you back in Manali on day 5. The trail itself starts at Kareri village.
Is there a group batch for this?
This one runs private only, on the dates you choose, for your group. Tell us your dates and group size on WhatsApp.
What should I carry?
Trek shoes with grip, a warm jacket, thermals, gloves, a cap, sunglasses, a 40–50 litre backpack and a water bottle. We send the full kit list when you book, and you can rent most of it in Manali.
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp
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