Indrahar Pass Trek 3N/4D
from Varanasi
2.5 hrs by air · 11 hrs by train · All-inclusive from ₹8,500/person · 3 Nights / 4 Days
📲 Get Varanasi Trek Quote on WhatsApp✨ Varanasi is itself a sacred city — pilgrims already in Kashi often extend their spiritual journey to Char Dham. Completing Kashi + Char Dham in one trip is a deeply revered combination.
How to Reach from Varanasi
Your trek starts at Haridwar/Rishikesh. Here's how to get there from Varanasi.
| Route | Varanasi (VNS) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 1h 45m direct |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India |
| Fare | ₹3,000–₹7,500 |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Train | Kashi Express / Varanasi–Dehradun trains via Lucknow |
| From → To | Varanasi Junction (BSB) → Haridwar / Dehradun |
| Duration | 10–12 hrs |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Distance | 750 km |
| Drive time | ~12 hrs |
| Via | NH-58 / NH-334 |
💡 Pro tip: We arrange airport / station pick-up from Haridwar or Dehradun and get you to the trek base village in time.
Our Indrahar Pass Trek 3N/4D Package from Varanasi
Indrahar Pass Trek 3N/4D
<p>The <strong>Indrahar Pass Trek</strong> is one of the most rewarding crossings in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh. Starting from the vibrant McLeod Ganj — the Dalai Lama's residence in exile — the trail climbs steeply through oak and rhododendron forests to the iconic <strong>Triund meadow</strong> before continuing higher to the rarely visited <strong>Lahesh Cave</strong> and ultimately the <strong>Indrahar Pass at 4,342 metres (14,245 ft)</strong>.</p><p>What makes Indrahar special is the dual panorama from the pass. Standing on the summit, you see the lush green Kangra Valley and the plains of Punjab stretching behind you to the south, while ahead lies the snowbound spine of the <strong>Pir Panjal range</strong> — the same peaks you see from Shimla. On a clear day, the contrast between the subtropical foothills below and the cold alpine world around you is almost surreal.</p><p>The trek follows a classic acclimatisation arc: <strong>Triund (2,875m) on Day 1 → Lahesh Cave (3,400m) on Day 2 → Indrahar Pass (4,342m) on Day 3</strong>. This steady altitude gain allows the body to adjust without rushing. The Lahesh Cave camp — a large overhanging rock shelter used by Gaddi shepherds for centuries — is one of the most atmospheric overnight spots in all of Himachal Pradesh.</p><p>Junegiri Yatra manages all logistics: transport from Haridwar or Chandigarh to McLeod Ganj, certified Dhauladhar trek guides, camping equipment, and all meals on trail. The best seasons are <strong>April to June and September to November</strong> — July and August are possible but wet underfoot. This trek suits anyone who has completed at least one multi-day trek before; it is not recommended as a first trek due to the altitude and steep sections above Lahesh Cave.</p>
- ✓ Private transport: Haridwar/Chandigarh ↔ McLeod Ganj
- ✓ All camping accommodation: 3 nights in quality dome tents
- ✓ Sleeping bags rated to -10°C
- ✓ All meals on trek: breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner (Days 1–3)
- ✓ Certified Dhauladhar trek guide with high-altitude first aid training
- ✓ Forest department and camping permits
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Indrahar Pass Trek 3N/4D from Varanasi — FAQs
By air: Fly Varanasi (VNS) to Dehradun (DED) — 1h 45min, fares from ₹3,000. By train: Varanasi to Haridwar takes 10–12 hours. Many pilgrims already in Varanasi extend their trip northward to Haridwar and begin Char Dham — the spiritual journey continues naturally.
Absolutely — this is one of India's most spiritually complete journeys: Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi) + Kedarnath Jyotirlinga (Char Dham) + Ganga Aarti at Haridwar. We offer a 14-day Kashi + Char Dham circuit starting from ₹28,000 per person.
Package: ₹19,800/person. Train Varanasi–Haridwar: ₹800–₹1,600 return. Flight: ₹6,000–₹15,000 return. Total by train: ₹21,000–₹22,000. Total by air: ₹26,000–₹35,000 per person.
Yes — Varanasi (Kashi) is the city of Moksha in Hindu tradition. Many pilgrims perform Kashi Vishwanath darshan before Char Dham as a spiritual preparation. The Ganga flows through both Varanasi and Haridwar — it's a continuous sacred journey.
Yes — we coordinate with pandits in Varanasi through our network (separate arrangement) and handle all puja registrations at the four dhams. We can create a continuous spiritual itinerary covering Kashi Vishwanath, Ganga Aarti Haridwar, and all four Char Dham temples.
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