Dehnasar Lake Trek Packages

Day 01 — Arrival in Mandi ➔ Drive to Poling Village ➔ Trek to Gujjar Darwda

Road Distance from Mandi: 80 km

Road Distance from Jogindernagar: 60 km

Trek Distance: ~5 km to 6 km.

Time Required: 3 - 4 hours

The Journey: Arrive early morning in Mandi to freshen up before driving down into the Chhota Bhangal region to reach the remote base at Polang Village. After checking your gear, cross the roaring Uhl River and begin a 3-to-4-hour hike. The trail ascends toward the higher sub-alpine zones.

Terrain & Trail: Steady, gradual incline passing through traditional agricultural step-fields and deep cedar tree lines.

Gujjar Darwda Campsite: Tents are pitched in a vast alpine meadow historically used by nomadic seasonal shepherds (Gujjars). Surrounded by clear night skies and sweeping mountain views and enjoy freshly cooked hot dinner by high-altitude chefs.

Day 02 — Gujjar Darwda ➔ Khhabli Campsite

Trek Distance: ~6 km to 7 km.

Time Required: 4 – 5 hours.

The Journey: Fuel up with a warm breakfast before tackling the day's ridge climb.
The trail moves past dense vegetation into open ridges. A stop is made mid-trail to enjoy your packed lunch, letting you rest and acclimatize to the thinning air.

Terrain & Trail: Continuous, moderate incline pushing past the tree line into rocky moraine zones and vast high-altitude grasslands.

Khhabli Campsite: Type - Mid-way alpine ridge camping.
Setting - A panoramic campsite situated halfway up the mountain ridge. As dusk falls, the crew sets up an engrossing evening campfire (weather permitting) paired with hot tea and snacks before dinner.
Meals - Breakfast, packed lunch, evening snacks, and dinner.

Day 03 — Khhabli Campsite ➔ Dehnasar Lake Summit ➔ Descend to Khhabli Campsite

Trek Distance: ~14 km to 16 km total (Summit push + full descent to base).

Time Required: 7 – 8 hours combined.

Trail Type: Steep rocky ascent over glacial paths to the summit ridge, followed by a long, knee-jarring downhill descent on the same route.

Highlights: An early breakfast is followed by the final push to Dehnasar Lake (14,000 ft). The final stretch is steep but uncovers the majestic glacial lake mirroring the surrounding snowfields of Ghora Lotnu Peak.
After sightseeing and taking photos, descend back to the Khhabli campsite for a quick energizing lunch.
Pack up your belongings and make the long trek down to Polang Village. From there, hop into the vehicles for a drive to Barot Valley.

Departure: Our cab will drop you at Mandi/ Jogindernagar.