2-Day Sara Lake Trek in Shangarh with Camping and Stargazing
About This Tour
Embark on an adventurous trek to Sara Lake, a beautiful small lake in the Sainj Valley. Hike through dense coniferous forest, relish the quietness and intimacy...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Great Himalayan National Park · Languages: English, Hindi
Know before you go: Sara Lake Trek: Sara Lake is a beautiful small lake that charms day and night. Surrounded by dense coniferous forest, it is perfect for people who want to enjoy the quietness and intimacy of nature. The trek starts from the holy meadow of Shangarh, marked by an old yet beautiful temple in the north.; Absolute prohibitions within GHNPNo firearms, weapons, bows and arrows, or firecrackers.No kindling fires (except cooking fires) or smoking.No shouting, teasing, or chasing wild animals.No molesting or feeding animals.No electronic radios, tape recorders, or speakers (except within a rest house and only at a low pitch).No parties.No fishing or hunting.No damaging or removing any wildlife, tree, display signs, or the boundary marks of the park or sanctuary.; No firearms, weapons, bows and arrows, or firecrackers.; No kindling fires (except cooking fires) or smoking.; No shouting, teasing, or chasing wild animals.; No molesting or feeding animals.; No electronic radios, tape recorders, or speakers (except within a rest house and only at a low pitch).; No parties.; No fishing or hunting.; No damaging or removing any wildlife, tree, display signs, or the boundary marks of the park or sanctuary.
About Great Himalayan National Park
Great Himalayan National Park
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What's Included
- Guide - Tek Singh
- Porters and cooks
- Breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner on all days
- 4-man dome tents
- Sleeping bags with liner
- Sleeping foam mats
- Power banks
- Toilet tent with toiletries
- Bluetooth speaker
- Binoculars and telescope
- Raincoats
- Water purifier
- Other necessary trekking and camping equipment
- Travel kit by Bamboo India
- Personal and tent permit fee
Not Included
- Other transportation costs (flight, train, bus, or taxi) are not included.
- Dinner on the last day of the trek is not included.
- Tips for any staff.
- Other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above are not covered.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Shangarh to Sara Lake Trek and Lakeside Camping
Connect with your tour guide in Shangarh to start the program. Connect with your tour guide in Shangarh to start the program. Walk through the eco-zone of GHNP, with a gentle gradient at the beginning of the trek. Walk through the eco-zone of GHNP, with a gentle gradient at the beginning of the trek. Learn about Shangarh, an awesome village naturally clear of any trees or bushes despite the proximity of an invasive forest. Learn about Shangarh, an awesome village naturally clear of any trees or bushes despite the proximity of an invasive forest. Visit the temple at the extreme north of the ground and receive blessings from the local deities. Visit the temple at the extreme north of the ground and receive blessings from the local deities. Eat lunch consisting of paratha (stuffed Indian bread), pickle, fresh local fruits, toffee, and chocolates. The scenery remains stunning, and you are far from any civilization. Eat lunch consisting of paratha (stuffed Indian bread), pickle, fresh local fruits, toffee, and chocolates. The scenery remains stunning, and you are far from any civilization. Unwind with high tea in the evening, including soup, tea or coffee, and biscuits. Unwind with high tea in the evening, including soup, tea or coffee, and biscuits. Enjoy a bonfire and a Natti dance performed by the staff. Enjoy a bonfire and a Natti dance performed by the staff. Savour dinner around the bonfire, consisting of starters, a main course, and a sweet dish. Savour dinner around the bonfire, consisting of starters, a main course, and a sweet dish. Enjoy stargazing. Enjoy stargazing.
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2Day 02
Morning at Sara Lake and Trek Back to Shangarh
Eat breakfast consisting of paratha, bread with jam and butter, tea, coffee or milk, and fresh fruits or eggs. Eat breakfast consisting of paratha, bread with jam and butter, tea, coffee or milk, and fresh fruits or eggs. Go on a morning walk around the lake, which will be a time you would never forget. The early morning breeze will leave you amazed. Go on a morning walk around the lake, which will be a time you would never forget. The early morning breeze will leave you amazed. Take a very steep descent through a dense forest from the lake. Take a very steep descent through a dense forest from the lake. After completing 800 m of descent, you finally reach the small village. After completing 800 m of descent, you finally reach the small village. Savour your packed lunch consisting of roti and sabzi with salad. Savour your packed lunch consisting of roti and sabzi with salad. The trek ends.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Shangarh, Himachal Pradesh, India · Tour start: Shangarh, Himachal Pradesh 175123, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
