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.
At a glance
Highlights
- Triund ridge (2,875 m) — first night's camp on the meadow
- Lahesh Cave (3,500 m) — natural rock shelter and high camp
- Pre-dawn summit push to Moon Peak (4,610 m)
- Sunrise over the Pir Panjal and Manimahesh Kailash
- The full Indrahar wall seen from above
- Almost no crowds above the Triund ridge
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
- Warm layers and a windproof shell — summit is below freezing pre-dawn
- Sturdy ankle-support trekking boots with grip for scree and snow
- Headtorch, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen
- 2L water capacity and personal medication
- Light gloves and a warm hat for the summit push
Safety & good to know
- High altitude — we keep an acclimatisation night before the summit push
- Summit day is weather-dependent; the guide may turn the group around for safety
- Loose scree and old snow near the top — gaiters and poles recommended
- Not suitable for absolute beginners or anyone unacclimatised
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.
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