Indra's pass
The pass is named after Indra, god of rain and king of heaven. Locals see it as a gateway he watches over.
After the trail · the almanac
The trek in four numbers
Indrahar starts as the easy Triund walk, then climbs into rock and snow for two more days.
4,342m
Indrahar Pass
44km
Walking, over 4 days
3nights
Triund, then Laka Got twice
2districts
Kangra and Chamba meet here
💪 Moderate–hard🌸 May–Jun🍂 Sep–Oct🪨 Boulder fields
Day by day
Four days, step by step
This is Bikat Adventures' plan, up and back from McLeodganj. Some groups cross the pass into Chamba instead.
How high you are on each kilometre
- Day 1McLeodganj → TriundPast Galu Devi9 km🛏️ Tents · 2,875 m
- Day 2Triund → Laka GotPast Snowline Café7 km · 3–4 h🛏️ Tents · about 3,100 m
- Day 3Laka Got → Indrahar Pass → Laka GotVia Lahesh Cave12 km · about 10 h🛏️ Tents at Laka Got
- Day 4Laka Got → McLeodganjLunch at Triund16 km🚌 Dharamshala
Stories and nature
Indra, shepherds and the missing
A Gaddi highway
Gaddi shepherds still use the pass to take their flocks to summer pastures in the upper Ravi valley and Lahaul.
Lost near Moon Peak
In August 2013 two young French trekkers left their group near Triund to try Moon Peak. In 2016, remains believed to be theirs were found at the pass.
When to go
Before and after the rains
Bikat recommends May, June, September and October.
April–June
Snow lingers on the upper trail in early summer.
July–August
Rain, slippery trail, leeches and poor views.
Sep–Nov
Finish before mid-November, when snow can fall.
Winter
Closed above 3,000 m under Kangra's winter orders.
Plan your trip
Getting to McLeodganj
Dharamshala is the gateway. Bikat's groups meet in McLeodganj.
- Delhi🚌 475–500 km by overnight bus, about 13 h
- Dharamshala🛺 5–6 km by auto or taxi
- McLeodganj
Nearest airport: Gaggal, about 13 km from Dharamshala. Nearest major railhead: Pathankot, 85–90 km.
Cost
Bikat Adventures charges ₹8,800 + 5% GST, McLeodganj to McLeodganj, plus ₹165 insurance.
Permits
Register at the Gallu forest check post and pay the entry fee, last reported at ₹100 a day.
Signal
Airtel and BSNL work up to Triund. There is no coverage beyond.
Route-finding
Above Lahesh Cave the trail is confusing. Don't go without someone who knows it.
For foreign trekkers
What's different for you
No special permit is needed, but foreigners pay a higher forest entry charge, and some operators' insurance covers Indians only. Rules change: confirm with the issuing office before you travel. Checked October 2026.
Forest entry
Himalaya Shelter includes the forest entry fee for Indian nationals; international trekkers pay extra. It does not give the amount. Bring ID for registration at the forest check post. Himalaya Shelter
Insurance
Himalayan Hikers' trek insurance is for Indian citizens only. Foreigners must arrange their own. Himalayan Hikers
Good to know
The small things
Cash, signal, water, permits and help on the way. Checked October 2026; confirm with your operator.
Signal stops at Triund
Airtel and BSNL work up to Triund. There is no coverage beyond it. Bikat Adventures
Entry fee
Register at the Gallu forest check post with photo ID and pay the entry fee: ₹100 a day at the last reported rate. Treks and Trails
Winter closure
Kangra's winter orders close the trail above 3,000 m, so Snowline Café, Laka Got and the pass are off limits in winter. Treks and Trails
Food on the trail
Tea stalls line the way to Triund. Magic View Café, at about 2,400 m, is the usual tea stop. Treks and Trails
Carry water
Carry at least 2 litres. Snowline Café is a refreshment stop on the way. Himalaya Shelter
Temperatures
April–June: days 12–20 °C, nights 2–8 °C. September–November: days 10–18 °C, nights 0–5 °C. Colder and windy near the pass. Himalaya Shelter
Camps
Bikat uses twin-sharing tents with a toilet tent and a dining tent at each camp. Bikat Adventures
Take a guide
Beyond Lahesh Caves the route is confusing. Go with an experienced guide. Bikat Adventures
Offloading
Himalayan Hikers carries your bag for ₹400. Himalayan Hikers
Getting there
Gaggal airport is about 13 km from Dharamshala. Pathankot, the nearest major railway station, is 85–90 km away. Bikat Adventures
What to pack
Your checklist
Tick items as you pack. Your ticks stay saved on this device.
Clothing
Shoes
Gear
Papers and money
Health
List from Bikat Adventures: list of essential items for trekking.
Who runs it
Choose an operator
We found 5 operators selling Indrahar Pass in October 2026; only Bikat and Thrillophilia publish a price. Some cross the pass into Chamba instead of returning.
Prices are base prices from each operator's own page (October 2026); most add 5% GST. Ratings are what each operator shows, not an independent audit. Names marked † show last season's price or one seen only in a search snippet.