Triund Trek

Triund Trek

Triund is a small hill station situated in the foothills of Dhauladhar Ranges in the Kangra district of Himachal. It lies near Dharamshala and is located at an altitude of around 2850 m. This trek provides majestic views of the hills all around. One gets mesmerised by its heights and the sceneries it provides.

Weather at Triund is pleasant in the summer months. You can feel the cool breeze of the hills as you climb up the hills. The temperature at Triund drops after the month of October and snowfall can be seen in the months of January- March.

The total distance covered in the trek is 7 km. The difficulty level of Triund trek can be considered as easy to moderate. Even the beginners can go for Triund trek. You must be healthy and have good stamina. After 7 km of trekking, you reach the mesmerising site of Triund where the camping is done. Camping under the stars at such a height surrounded by majestic mountains is an experience of a lifetime!

Itinerary

Day 1: Mcleodganj to Triund Top - 8 Km

Stop At: Triund Hill, Top floor Main bus stand , Mcleodganj, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala 176219 India
First, you have to reach Dharamshala from where you get a bus to Mcleodganj. Mcleodganj is at a distance of 7 km from Dharamshala. You can get an overnight bus from Delhi or Chandigarh to Dharamshala and from there board a local bus or taxi to Mcleodganj or Dharamkot.

In Mcleodganj, the starting point of the trek is in Dharamkot. Dharamkot can be reached in half an hour from the main market of Mcleodganj. There are two routes to trek to Triund, one through the Galu Devi Temple and another one is through Bhagsu waterfall.

We usually take the former one. The whole trek is of 9 km and you can easily climb it in 4-5 hours. You will be getting guesthouses before starting the trek where you can rest for a while and freshen up. The trek will start at and you will pass through forests. The trail is easy and moderate. You can have tea and snacks at the points present on the way.

You will reach Triund Campsite by the evening where you will get evening snacks. Enjoy the beauty of the hills. Capture its beauty relish in the sunset which is worth witnessing! You can pitch your tents and have your dinner before you go to sleep in the lap of the hills.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay at Triund Campsite

Day 2: Triund to Mcleodganj - 8 Km

Pass By: Triund Hill, Top floor Main bus stand , Mcleodganj, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala 176219 India
- Morning breakfast at Triund campsite
- Start your trek towards Dharamkot
- Reach Dharamkot by evening

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.