Indrahar Pass Trek
Indrahar Pass is a 2-day trek in Dhauladhar, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, topping out at 4,333 m. On TrekBaba's normalized scale — the same formula applied to every trek in this catalogue — it scores 58.4/100, which puts it in the Moderate band: you want a few weekends of walking in your legs and no fear of long days. With a high point of 4,333 m, AMS risk is high; plan the acclimatization days in, and do not push through a headache that is getting worse.
Photo: Ashish Gupta from Noida, India · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Explore the route
Scrub the trail — satellite view, live altitude. 25.5 km
Route drawn from real OpenStreetMap geometry (1,966 sampled points simplified to 205), elevations from the Copernicus DEM. Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics | Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Why Indrahar Pass is graded Moderate
- Max altitude 4,333 m — altitude is weighted 35% and non-linearly, because AMS risk climbs steeply above ~3,500 m.
- Total ascent 3,099 m over 2 days — how much climbing your legs actually do.
- Longest day 17.2 km — one brutal day makes a trek harder than the average does.
- Trail type: snow — exposure (snow, scree, ice, pass crossings) is weighted 35%, the same as altitude.
Score 58.4/100. Bands: Easy <40 · Moderate <64 · Difficult <85 · Very Difficult ≥85. How the formula works. Easier alternative: Hampta Pass. Next step up: Buran Ghati.
What you'll see from Indrahar Pass high point
From Indrahar Pass high point, a line-of-sight computation over the terrain model proves Mun Peak (4,650 m), Dhaula Trishul 3 (4,965 m), Mani Mahesh Kailash (5,634 m) and जोतनु (4,725 m) are actually visible — not merely nearby. The model looks 40 km out, so a famous giant further away (Kangchenjunga from the Singalila ridge, say) is not listed even where it is visible.
Only peaks proven visible by line-of-sight over the terrain — not nearby-but-blocked ones — placed by true bearing and sized by how much they fill the view.
Dawn & dusk from Indrahar Pass high point
In December, sunrise breaks right behind Dhaula Trishul 3 at 07:18 — from Indrahar Pass high point.
- Dhaula Trishul 31°
- Dhaula Trishul 21°
- जोतनु7°
Nothing lines up this month.
Nothing lines up this month.
- Mani Mahesh Kailash6°
Sun times and azimuths come from the NOAA solar-position equations for this viewpoint's GPS; the peak bearings are our own viewshed moat. Times assume a flat horizon — a ridge to your east delays real first light on the ground, often by 20–60 minutes, while a high summit opposite catches it a few minutes early. The 12° and 35° bands are editorial choices, not physics: a peak 90° from the sun is side-lit, which is often the better photograph.
Best time to do Indrahar Pass
The best months for Indrahar Pass are May–June and September–October. April and November are shoulder season — doable, with more weather risk. July–August are risky (The SW monsoon (Jul–Aug) brings landslides, leeches and washed-out views across the Garhwal / Kumaon / HP approaches — best avoided). The route is effectively closed in December–March. Expect snow on the trail in December–March. Reanalysis climate data for the route's own altitude puts the coldest camp night at about -17 °C in February, and the warmest daytime high near 9 °C in July.
The SW monsoon (Jul–Aug) brings landslides, leeches and washed-out views across the Garhwal / Kumaon / HP approaches — best avoided.
Best-season estimated from the trek's region and altitude — verify locally before committing to dates.
What the thermometer actually does up there
Computed from 10 years of Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (2016–2025), with every sample point lapse-rate-downscaled to its true altitude — this is Indrahar Pass high point at 4,333 m, not the valley town. Temperatures are downscaled to the point; wet and snow days come back at the reanalysis grid scale (~10 km), so read them as weather over the area. A climate estimate, not a forecast.
Indrahar Pass trek cost — operators compared
Indrahar Pass costs ₹5,500–₹10,500 per person with an organised operator (4 of 7 listed operators publish a price; the cheapest captured is MadTrek). That works out to roughly ₹1,625 per trek day. Fees typically cover meals, tents and guides from the base village; transport from the railhead, gear rental and permits vary — see the inclusion grid below. Prices are read from each operator's own page (latest capture 2026-09-22) and link straight to it.
- ₹5,500as of 2026-09-22flat
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- 4
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- Moderate
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- ₹6,499as of 2026-09-22
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- 4
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- Moderate to Difficult
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- ₹7,998as of 2026-09-22
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- 4
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- ₹10,500as of 2026-09-22
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- 10
- They grade it
- Difficult
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- 4
- They grade it
- Easy
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- 9
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- Easy
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Operators self-declare difficulty. TrekBaba grades every trek by one formula — normalized: Moderate. We link out to each operator; we never copy their words or photos. Prices were read from each operator's own page on the date shown — confirm with the operator before booking. Where we have read a price more than once, the sparkline is our own dated capture log, not the operator's.
Not affiliated with any operator. Prices are dated facts read from each operator's own page; confirm before paying. See every operator on the operators index.
How to reach Indrahar Pass & staying safe
To reach Indrahar Pass, the nearest railhead is Nagrota (~19 km, OSM) and the nearest airport is Kangra Airport, Gaggal (~15 km, OSM). The road ends at McLeod Ganj, which is where the walking starts. Withdraw cash before State Bank ATM (~4 km, OSM) — it is the last dependable ATM. The last reliable shop is at The corner store (~4 km, OSM).
Plan 1 acclimatization day into the itinerary. At its most remote point the route is about 6.1 hours from the nearest drivable road (near Indrahar Pass high point) — a floor for any evacuation, not a promise. The nearest hospital is Kerala Ayurveda House (~4 km, OSM), 4.4 km from the trailhead. Water: Mountain Spring (~1 km, OSM).
How far you are from a road
Computed against our own route line and the OpenStreetMap drivable road network over Copernicus GLO-30 elevations: hours = (crowfly_km x 1.4) / 4.0 + max(0, elev_point - elev_road) / 600 [terrain factor 1.4, 4 km/h walking, 600 m/h descent]. It is a floor, not a promise — a real evacuation with a casualty is slower, and a crow-fly line ignores what stands between you and the road. Read it as relative remoteness: which part of this trek commits you. Nearest drivable ways: unnamed track, unnamed track, Lamu - Holi Road.
Estimated, not measured. Remoteness is computed from our own route geometry against the OpenStreetMap drivable road network (motorway-track) and Copernicus GLO-30 elevations; mobile coverage is a terrain line-of-sight estimate, not a carrier guarantee. Treat both as planning aids.
OSM-mapped masts only, carrier unknown — a mast-in-sight proxy, not a coverage guarantee. Carrier-by-carrier coverage needs a cell-tower dump; no open, no-signup one exists today, so we publish nothing rather than guess. Last point on the route with a mast in sight: 3.0 km in.
Indrahar Pass permits & restrictions
Permit required: Yes · HP Forest Dept, Dharamsala circle — fees collected at the Gallu (Galu Devi) check post on the Triund approach
Triund-leg entry ₹100 per head per day and tenting ₹550 for two, after the Forest Dept halved both in Jan 2024. No Indrahar-specific fee is published; the Jun 2026 HP sanctuary rates may supersede these.
Pay at the Gallu check post above McLeod Ganj; registered local guides are exempt (HP Miscellaneous Adventure Activities Rules, 2021)
Crowding, and where to go instead
When the interest arrives, relative to this trek's own busiest month (June).
A percentile of trailing-12-month English Wikipedia pageviews for Indrahar_Pass (44 months observed)— measured within TrekBaba's own catalogue, bots excluded. It is a proxy for attention, not headcount.
Indrahar Pass trek FAQ
How difficult is the Indrahar Pass trek?
Indrahar Pass is graded Moderate (58.4/100) on TrekBaba's normalized scale, which weighs max altitude (4,333 m), total ascent (3,099 m), the longest day (17.2 km) and terrain exposure identically for every trek.
What is the best time to do Indrahar Pass?
May–June and September–October. April and November are shoulder season — doable, with more weather risk. July–August are risky (The SW monsoon (Jul–Aug) brings landslides, leeches and washed-out views across the Garhwal / Kumaon / HP approaches — best avoided). The route is effectively closed in December–March. Expect snow on the trail in December–March. Reanalysis climate data for the route's own altitude puts the coldest camp night at about -17 °C in February, and the warmest daytime high near 9 °C in July.
How much does the Indrahar Pass trek cost?
Between ₹5,500 and ₹10,500 per person with an operator, based on 4 published prices captured from operator pages (latest 2026-09-22). The cheapest listed is MadTrek.
How many days does Indrahar Pass take?
2 days is the standard itinerary; operators run it as 4/9/10 days including travel from the base town. The longest walking day is 17.2 km.
What is the maximum altitude of Indrahar Pass?
4,333 m (14,217 ft), which TrekBaba rates as high AMS risk. Plan 1 acclimatization day.
Is a permit required for Indrahar Pass?
Yes — issued by HP Forest Dept, Dharamsala circle — fees collected at the Gallu (Galu Devi) check post on the Triund approach. Triund-leg entry ₹100 per head per day and tenting ₹550 for two, after the Forest Dept halved both in Jan 2024. No Indrahar-specific fee is published; the Jun 2026 HP sanctuary rates may supersede these..
Which operators run Indrahar Pass?
MadTrek, Thrillophilia, Universal Adventures, Himalaya Shelter, Bikat Adventures, Himalayan Hikers, Tour My India list Indrahar Pass. Each is linked to its own trek page above with the captured price, days and inclusions.
How do I reach the Indrahar Pass trailhead?
To reach Indrahar Pass, the nearest railhead is Nagrota (~19 km, OSM) and the nearest airport is Kangra Airport, Gaggal (~15 km, OSM). The road ends at McLeod Ganj, which is where the walking starts. Withdraw cash before State Bank ATM (~4 km, OSM) — it is the last dependable ATM. The last reliable shop is at The corner store (~4 km, OSM).
Is Indrahar Pass suitable for beginners?
For a fit beginner, yes — but it is a Moderate trek, with a 17.2 km longest day and a 4,333 m high point. One easier trek first makes it far more enjoyable.
Which peaks can you see from Indrahar Pass?
From Indrahar Pass high point, a line-of-sight computation over the terrain model proves Mun Peak (4,650 m), Dhaula Trishul 3 (4,965 m), Mani Mahesh Kailash (5,634 m) and जोतनु (4,725 m) are actually visible — not merely nearby. The model looks 40 km out, so a famous giant further away (Kangchenjunga from the Singalila ridge, say) is not listed even where it is visible.
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This trek's altitude, ascent and exposure are computed from OpenStreetMap route data (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) over the Copernicus DEM — its difficulty grade is provisional, pending field verification.
Difficulty grade, peak horizon, per-camp climate, remoteness, sun alignment and the crowding index are all computed — the moats — and every one of them is an estimate, labelled as such where it appears. Found-fact and operator values are public approximations pending field + source verification, not citations. Peaks named on this page: Mun Peak, Dhaula Trishul 3, Mani Mahesh Kailash, जोतनु.