Triund
Time Required : The Triund trek takes around 7 hours to complete, both ways.
Nearest Airport : Gaggal airport or Dharamshala airport, which is around 18 ks from the base camp.
Flights from Delhi and Kullu frequently ply, connecting the two places.
About Triund Trek :
Approx trekking distance (Both sides): 26 kms
Base Camp: Mcleod Ganj
Difficulty: Easy Gradient
Highest point of trek: 3,250 m
Nearest Airport: Gaggal
Nearest Railhead: 90 km
Region: Mcleod Ganj
Snow: You will find lots of snow during the pre-monson season, i.e. between the months of March and June. However, as the monsoon arrives, the snow begns to melt and alsmost disappears during the post-monsoon months.
Starting point of trek: Mcleod Ganj
Triund, Mcleodganj Overview
Triund is an easy trek in Himachal Pradesh that offers you an escape into the majestic Himalayas. Situated a few kilometres from Dharamshala at an altitude of 2828 m, it is a place perfect for trekking with amazing trails offering scenic views of the entire Kangra Valley. A trek to Triund is short and simple. It can be done from either McLeodganj or Dharamkot, which is 2 km ahead of McLeodganj. The first half of the trek is a gradually inclined walk with the last 2 km from Snowline Cafe which involves a vertical climb all the way till Triund. The evening sky from Triund is a sight in itself and is a good excuse for camping here at night.
The trek starts from Galu Temple in Dharamkot and one needs to trek for about 7-8km to reach Triund. It is absolutely worth it because of the refreshing walks amongst the Rhododendron and Oak forest. There is another trek route that goes via Bhagsu Fall and Shiva Cafe which is considered to be more challenging. Triund is also the base camp and acclimatisation point for the trek to Inderhara point in Dhauladar range.
Must Know Before You Visit Triund
Please Note : Updated on Nov 2023
Camping at Triund is closed until further notice. You can go for a day trek to Triund and Ilaka, but camping (as a group or individual) is prohibited. The shops on the way as well as shops at Triund and Illaka have been shut down. However, magic view cafe is still open. Please make sure to carry your water bottle and food along with you in case you are planning to go there.
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General Tips and Tricks
2. Carry your own trekking gear and equipment and be always prepared
3. Carry a medical aid kit and your usual medicines for the way
4. Carry good quality hiking boots or sports shoes
5. Carry raingear no matter if you are travelling during monsoon season
6. Make sure you obtain all the permits well in advance required for trekking in the region
7. Make sure you carry spare batteries and film roll for the camera as there will be no electricity supply
8. A well informed and trained guide is essential and do make sure to sort out all trivial things well in advance to avoid misunderstanding
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How to Reach Base Camp?
The trek at Triund starts from the base camp of Galu, which can be reached either by taxi or bus from McLeodganj. You can start the trek from McLeodganj itself or Bhagsu Nag, depending on how much you want to walk. Triund is located around 18 kms from Dharamshala. The trek from here is around 1,100 metres long and is a relatively steep ascent. If you don’t want to trek all the way, ponies and horses are available.
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Trek Itinerary
Day 2: Day 2 is an optional day on the Triund trek, which leads beyond the Triund ridge to Laka and then Lahesh cave.This is a much longer trek, around 25 kilometres. The trail is stony and entails cascading boulders. Should you wish to undertake this trek, magnificent views of the Dhauladhar range await you. However, it is much more challenging than the 7-kilometre trek of Dharamkot to Triund.
