Laka Glacier Trek in Dharamshala
A 3-day walk one step beyond Triund to the snout of the Laka Glacier under the Indrahar wall — snow underfoot most of the year.
At a glance
Highlights
- Triund ridge camp on night one
- Snowline cafe (3,100 m) — the last tea stop
- Standing at the Laka Glacier snout under the Indrahar wall
- Old snow and ice well into late spring
- More altitude and snow than Triund, far fewer people
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 McLeod Ganj → Triund
- Trek from Gallu Devi up through forest to the Triund ridge (2,875 m); camp.
Day 2 Triund → Laka Glacier → Triund
- Climb past Snowline to Laka Got and the glacier snout (≈3,350 m); time on the ice, then back to Triund to camp.
Day 3 Triund → McLeod Ganj
- Forest descent to Gallu Devi; transfer back.
What to pack
- Warm layers and a windproof shell
- Waterproof boots with grip for snow
- Sunglasses and strong sunscreen (snow glare)
- Light gloves and a warm hat
- 1.5–2L water capacity
Safety & good to know
- Snow underfoot near the glacier — poles and grippy boots help
- Glacier snouts can be unstable; we stay on the guide's line
- A short but real altitude gain — keep hydrated
- Good first step up from Triund for newer trekkers
Laka Glacier sits just above the Triund ridge at Laka Got (3,350 m), a small living glacier under the Indrahar wall. The trek takes the Triund route on day one, camps on the ridge, then pushes past the Snowline cafe to the glacier snout — close enough to stand on old snow even in late spring — before descending.
Laka Glacier sits just above the Triund ridge at Laka Got (3,350 m), a small living glacier tucked under the Indrahar wall. The trek takes the familiar Triund route on day one, camps on the ridge, then pushes up past the Snowline cafe to the glacier snout — close enough to stand on old snow and ice even in late spring. It is a short, rewarding step up in altitude and seriousness from Triund without the commitment of a pass crossing, which makes it a favourite for trekkers who have done Triund and want more height, more snow and far fewer people. Run with a local guide, ridge camping, meals and McLeod Ganj transfers arranged.
Frequently asked questions
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