Himachal Pradesh trek
Triund Trek
The Dhauladhar wall, a morning's walk above McLeodganj
Triund is an easy hike of about 7 km from Galu Devi temple above McLeodganj to a ridge at about 9,350 ft facing the Dhauladhar range. It works as a day hike or an overnight, from March to June and September to December.
- Max altitude
- About 9,350 ft (2,850 m)
- Duration
- 1 to 2 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- March to June, September to December
- Base
- McLeodganj or Dharamkot
- Getting there
- Dharamshala, via Gaggal (Kangra) airport or overnight bus from Delhi
Triund trek: A Shiv Temple in Triund Trek
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Why people pick Triund
- Close-up views of the Dhauladhar snowline
- Sunset over the Kangra valley
- Pairs with a McLeodganj and Bir Billing trip
Route, day by day
The usual shape of the trek. Exact camps and timings vary by operator and conditions.
Fitness
Easy. Good first hike for families with active teenagers.
What to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support, broken in
- Three warm layers and a waterproof jacket
- Headlamp, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Two water bottles
- Personal medicines and a small first aid kit
- Original photo ID
Safety and altitude
- Climbing too fast is the main cause of altitude sickness. Keep the acclimatisation day the route plan includes.
- A headache, nausea, dizziness or unusual breathlessness above about 2,500 m are warning signs. Stop going higher, and descend if they get worse.
- Summit timings depend on the weather. Turning back on a bad day is a normal mountain decision, not a failed trek.
- Mention asthma, blood pressure, heart conditions or recent illness in your brief, and check with a doctor before a high-altitude trek.
- Ask your written quote who leads the group, what first aid and oxygen is carried, and what happens if someone cannot continue.
Before you book
Overnight camping rules at Triund are set by the forest department and have changed before. We check current rules before booking.
Triund questions
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