Lam Dal via Gaj Pass
The 7 Sacred Glacial Lakes of High Dhauladhar
The Route & Experience
Lam Dal is the deepest and most revered high-altitude lake nestled on the remote backside of the Dhauladhar mountains. Approached via the rugged Gaj Pass (4,140m), this trek crosses giant granite slabs, frozen tarns (Kailash Kund, Chanderkoop), and steep snow couloirs.
Expedition Highlights
Ghera to Kareri Village & Base
Warm up hike through pine and rhododendron groves, acclimatizing beside the Nyund stream.
Kareri to Bagga / Gaj Base
Climb past the tree line into dramatic alpine boulder country. Camp beneath the imposing sheer cliffs of Gaj Pass.
Ascend Gaj Pass (4,140m) & Descent to Lam Dal
Steep boulder and snow gulley ascent to Gaj Pass summit. Descend into the sacred glacial basin of Lam Dal.
Exploration of Surrounding Glacial Tarns & Chamba Descent
Explore the neighboring hidden tarns (Dudh Dal, Kali Dal) before starting descent into the cedar forests of Chamba.
Trek to Roadhead & Transit to Dharamshala
Final scenic descent to roadhead. Private cab transit to Kangra airport / Dharamshala for Monday morning flights.