Kareri Lake
DirectionKareri Lake is most famous for being a trekking destination in Dhauladhar. The lake often remains frozen with ice from December to March-April. On the hill on one side of the lake there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti. Kereri Lake (also known as Kumarava Lake) is 9 km south of the Dhauladhar range. There is a shallow, fresh water lake in north-west Dharamshala at an altitude of 2934 meters above sea level. The natural landscape around the lake is very beautiful and charming.
How to Reach:
By Air
Gaggal airport is the nearest airport from Triund, located at a distance of only 10 km from nearby Dharamshala. This airport is connected to Delhi through frequent flights. Contact no.:01892-232374
By Train
The nearest broad gauge railway station is Pathankot Cantt.(Chakki) at a distance of 91 km from McleodGanj and 88 km from Dharamshala and nearest narrow gauge railway station is Kangra mandir railway station. Further, you can hire a taxi, or direct buses. Station Superintendent Pathankot: 01862-22041
By Road
Kareri lake can be reached either from McleodGanj (45 km from Kareri lake) or Dharamshala (40 km from Kareri lake) as well. From New Delhi, the distance is approximately 490km to Dharamshala. You can take overnight Volvo buses or can hire a taxi direct to the Dharamshala. From Dharamshala you can hire local taxi to Kareri village which is 14km away from Kareri Lake and from this village you can start your trek to Kareri Lake. Bus Stand Pathankot: 01862-226966