All about laka glacier trek

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All you need to know about the Lakaglacier trek

 

ABOUT THE LAKA GLACIER TREK

 

Laka Glacier, also called Snowline Trek, is the lowest-elevation glacier in India and is located in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh. This glacier is located at an altitude of 10600 ft. Laka Glacier Trekking with Triund Trek has gained immense popularity in recent years due to the mesmerizing views from the top, the beautiful journey to it brings all the love nature has and therefore makes it worth paying a visit.

 

Laka means fond of, and it is a popular colloquial word meaning good or nice, and here the fundamentals of the name itself are pretty enough to imagine the place. The Laka Glacier is located in the Kangra Valley. It is a popular trek for its short duration and the plus point is that it is a trek suitable for beginners. The difficulty level of this trek is easy to medium; consequently, it is a moderate trek. The Laka Glacier trek will offer you an adventurous experience, and when you reach the top, the panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains will be a beautiful sight.

 

Laka Glacier is in the Kangra Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is home to picturesque hill towns and resorts such as Dalhousie, McLeodganj, Dharamshala, Bir Billing, etc. The region is also known for its hiking, climbing, and skiing areas. The Kangra Valley is a river valley located in the western Himalayas. It is a popular tourist destination. The Kangri dialect is spoken there. The district headquarters of Kangra and the capital of the valley is Dharamshala, which lies on the southern ridge of the Dhauladhar, which is surrounded by cedar forest on the edge of the Himalayas.

 

From McLeodganj and Dharamshala, Laka Glacier is easily approachable. The Laka Glacier trek is approximately 13 km long. The Laka Glacier trek will give you an adventurous experience. When you reach the top, the picturesque views of the snow-capped mountains are described as magnificent scenery to behold.

 

The base camp for the Laka glacier trek is McLeodganj. Another appealing place in Himachal Pradesh, it is about 500 km from Delhi. You can either go by driving your own car or take public transport such as a train, bus, or plane. Night Volvo is the best way to reach McleodGanj from Delhi. Traveling by train is the second and cheapest way to go to McleodGanj or Triund. You can also reach by dint of Pathankot, which is around a 6-7 hour journey to McLeodganj.

 

This glacier is full of snow in the months before the monsoon, that is from March to June, and then the snow melts after the monsoon. Hence, summer can be preferred, but the best times would be October to mid-December and February to April. It is going to be a four-day and two-night trek with the love of warm bonfire sessions with soothing music and crisp fun chit-chat with our squad. Trekking through beautiful terrain covered with rhododendron bushes and oaks will make you fall for them. People enjoy the mystical views of the sun gently splashing golden lights on the Dhauladhar range from the campsite. They commence on this adventurous trek to the Laka Glacier and will be mesmerized by the sight of the majestic lofty mountains.