Indrahar Pass Trek 3N/4D
from Vellore
3.5 hrs by air via Chennai · All-inclusive from ₹8,500/person · 3 Nights / 4 Days
📲 Get Vellore Trek Quote on WhatsApp✨ Vellore — home of the famous Golden Temple (Sripuram) and CMC Hospital — is a city with strong Tamil devotional culture. Many Vellore families undertake Char Dham as a thanksgiving pilgrimage after recovery at CMC.
How to Reach from Vellore
Your trek starts at Haridwar/Rishikesh. Here's how to get there from Vellore.
| Route | Chennai (MAA) → Delhi (DEL) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 3.5 hrs via Delhi |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet |
| Fare | ₹6,500–₹13,000 |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Train | Jolarpettai–Delhi Express + Delhi–Haridwar connection |
| From → To | Vellore (VLR) / Jolarpettai (JTJ) → Haridwar via Delhi |
| Duration | 38–42 hrs |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Distance | 2,150 km |
| Drive time | ~42 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 Vellore
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 Vellore — FAQs
Drive 130 km to Chennai Airport (MAA) — about 2 hrs — then fly to Delhi and Dehradun (3.5 hrs total). From Dehradun, 1 hr cab to Haridwar. Train from Vellore/Jolarpettai to Haridwar via Delhi takes 38–42 hrs.
Package: ₹19,800/person. Return flights via Chennai: ₹13,000–₹26,000. Vellore–Chennai cab: ₹2,500–₹3,500. Total: ₹36,000–₹49,000/person. Book flights 6–8 weeks ahead.
Yes — many families who accompanied patients to CMC Vellore plan a Char Dham thanksgiving pilgrimage after recovery. We offer flexible booking for Vellore families with medical uncertainties — date changes are accommodated.
Our coordination team includes Tamil speakers. Lead Yatra guides are Hindi/English fluent. For large Tamil Nadu groups, we prepare bilingual materials and ensure smooth communication.
October–November is excellent for Vellore — Vellore's northeast monsoon peaks November–December, so completing Char Dham in October (post-Himalayan monsoon) is perfectly timed. May–June before Tamil Nadu's heavy summer rains is also popular.
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