Moon Peak Trek in Dharamshala

A demanding 4-day summit push to Moon Peak (4,610 m) — the highest accessible point above Triund, via Lahesh Cave and the Indrahar wall.

4D/3NDifficultDhauladhar — above Triund & Lahesh Cave, McLeod Ganj
₹7,500 per person
Moon Peak Trek — Dhauladhar — above Triund & Lahesh Cave, McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh

At a glance

Duration
4D/3N
Difficulty
Difficult
Altitude
Max 4,610 m (Moon Peak)
Distance
≈ 30 km round trip
Location
Dhauladhar — above Triund & Lahesh Cave, McLeod Ganj
Best time
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Group size
2 – 10
Ideal for
Fit, experienced trekkers wanting the highest Dhauladhar summit
Meeting point
McLeod Ganj square or hotel pickup
What's included
Local guide & high-altitude support, camping (tents + sleeping setup), Lahesh Cave shelter, meals on trek, trailhead transport from McLeod Ganj, forest permits
Not included
Personal trekking gear, insurance, drinks, extra porter charges, personal expenses

Highlights

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 McLeod Ganj → Triund
  • Pickup and trek from Gallu Devi through forest to the Triund ridge (2,875 m); camp and acclimatise.
Day 2 Triund → Lahesh Cave
  • Climb past Snowline to Laka Got and up to the Lahesh Cave shelter (3,500 m); rest, hydrate, early dinner.
Day 3 Summit day → Triund
  • Pre-dawn start over scree and snow to Moon Peak (4,610 m); summit, then descend all the way back to Triund camp.
Day 4 Triund → McLeod Ganj
  • Easy forest descent to Gallu Devi; transfer back to McLeod Ganj.

What to pack

Safety & good to know

Moon Peak (Mun Peak, 4,610 m) is the highest point most trekkers reach from the Dharamshala side of the Dhauladhar, set just east of the Indrahar Pass. The route climbs from McLeod Ganj through Triund and Laka Got to the stone Lahesh Cave, then makes a pre-dawn scramble over scree and old snow to the summit ridge — with a view that runs from the Pir Panjal to the Kangra Valley floor.

Moon Peak (Mun Peak, 4,610 m) is the highest summit most trekkers can reach from the Dharamshala side, rising just east of the Indrahar Pass on the Dhauladhar crest. The route follows the classic line — McLeod Ganj to Triund, then up to Laka Got and the stone Lahesh Cave shelter (3,500 m), before the pre-dawn scramble over scree and old snow to the summit. From the top the view runs from the Pir Panjal and the Manimahesh Kailash in the north to the entire Kangra Valley laid out to the south. This is a serious high-altitude trek for fit, acclimatised walkers — exposed ridge, loose rock and real cold near the top — run with born-and-raised guides who know the weather windows on this wall.

Frequently asked questions

How fit do I need to be?
Fairly fit. Summit day is a long pre-dawn push on scree and snow at over 4,500 m. You should be comfortable with back-to-back trekking days and some exposure.
Is technical climbing involved?
No ropework in normal conditions — it is a steep walk and scramble. Early-season snow can make it harder; the guide carries basic safety gear.
What is the highest point?
Moon Peak at about 4,610 m, the highest summit accessible from the Dharamshala side of the Dhauladhar.

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