The Triund Trek offers stunning scenery and a beautiful view of the Kangra Valley and the snow covered Dhauladhar ranges. It is one of the shortest and easiest Himalayan hikes. This weekend trek of two days' duration might simply be completed. Most of us rarely ever have a leisure to explore new places or go on exhilarating journeys. We get the opportunity to see the beauty and tranquillity of the Himalayas on the Triund excursion. The trail is rather steep in some spots, so even though it is short, the journey will surely give you an adventure experience.

Triund Trek Quick Facts

Start/End Point: Dharamkot/Dharamkot

Duration: 2D/1N

Trek Distance: 16 KMS (Two Way)

Trek Height: 9,350 ft. (2,850 meters)

Trek Gradient: Easy

Trekking Month: April to Dec

Highlights

 - Referred to as a heart or crown of Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, Triund Trek is one of the most popular & splendorous treks in the Himalayas, situated at an altitude of 7,700 ft.

 - Night Camping at the top of Triund under the starry sky will be the best experience one can ever have.

 - Trek through the highest waterfall of McLeod Ganj, the Bhagsu Nag waterfall.

 - Triund is a gorgeous grassy alpine meadow situated at the top of the hill from where one can witness the breath-taking view of majestic Dhauladhar ranges and panoramic view of Kangra valley.

 - Revel the camping at a high summit of Mana village below the billions of stars.

Inclusions

 - 1 Night Camping at Triund Top

 - 1 Breakfast

 - 1 Dinner

 - Highly Experienced Group Guide

 - Bonfire

 - Permits

Exclusions

 - Anything that is not mentioned

Itinerary

Day 1 - Dharamkot to Triund Top | 8 KMS Long Trek

 - Start your trek from Dharamkot which is at a distance of 2 KMS from McLeod Ganj.

 - Trek for around 4 to 5 hours, moving at a comfortable pace, exploring the trail, peeking through the dense forest.

 - Reach Triund before sunset as that is the one thing that you cannot miss on this trek. Once you witnessed the absolute beauty of the sunset, you can never forget it for life.

 - Enjoy star gazing while swapping stories sitting around the campfire and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.

 - Camping at Triund Top.

Day 2 - Hike Down to Dharamkot | Descend from Triund Top

 - Wake up early to witness the sunrise which is another memorable experience along with the sunset.

 - After enjoying the sunrise, you can relax for a while, have your breakfast and prepare for the day's upcoming trek.

 - Hike down through the same route retracing the steps that you covered yesterday.

 - Reach Dharamkot by evening.

 - Once you reach Dharamkot, your adventurous Triund Trek will come to an end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the network connectivity like on Triund Trek?

 - When departing for Triund Trek, the last strong network connectivity will be in McLeod Ganj or Dharamshala. Beyond which, internet and network connectivity is generally un-reliable. It is suggested that you inform concerned friends and family members beforehand.

Q2. What time of the year is there snow on Triund Trek?

 - If you wish to amidst snow-capped mountains, then undertaking the Triund Trek between September and March is highly recommended. However, it is to be remembered that the Triund Trek is closed for few weeks in January beginning due to heavy snowfall. 

Q3. What is the difficulty level of Triund Trek?

 - Triund Trek is counted as one of the easy treks and will be a great choice for a beginner. 

Q4. How is the weather at Triund Trek?

 - The weather is pretty chilly and cool. The temperature goes 23 degrees in the day and 15 degrees in the night. And it is the time after the monsoon, so you will get amazing views of the place.

Q5. Can i do Triund Trek alone?

 - Triund is one of the easiest treks in Himachal Pradesh. Yes, you can easily do this trek alone due to its well defined trail. It is a short and easy trek. It can definitely be done alone.

Q6. Who all can go for trekking?

 - Anyone who is above 10 years has no issue with breathing (asthma patients) at such a high altitude and is physically fit enough to complete the trek. 

Q7. Is Triund Trek safe for solo girls?

 - Yes, it is totally safe for solo female travellers and is safe. Everything will be under the supervision of the trek leaders and we will ensure the safety of every trekker present in the group.