Triund Trek Dharamshala

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Places Covered : Dharamshala

Our First Trek: The Triund Experience

This was my first trek, and I had never visited the mountains before. We were a group of four—myself, Suresh Bhagat, along with my friends Rajat Kashyap, Manoj Arya, and Anuj Kumar, all of us working in IT companies. After some planning, we decided to go for the Triund Trek near Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj, in Himachal Pradesh.

Planning the Trip

Coordinating leave from our respective offices wasn’t easy, but eventually, we managed to get four days off. For transport, we discussed various options like flights, buses, and cabs, and finally chose the Volvo bus. The 10-11 hour journey from Delhi to Dharamshala sounded like an adventure in itself. During the peak season (March to June), ticket prices range from ₹1200-1500, but in other months, they drop to ₹800-1000. From Dharamshala, we hired a taxi to McLeod Ganj, where we had pre-booked our stay and trek with Thrillomania Adventure Company.

Arrival and First Day

We arrived tired and checked into Thrillomania Hostel, which cost ₹400 per night. The room had bunk beds, an attached washroom, and a heater (though we didn’t need it as Delhi was at 40°C). Our host, Khali Ji, greeted us warmly and introduced us to the local chef, Gian Ji. For breakfast, we enjoyed parathas, poha, and lemon tea. Exhausted from the journey, we napped until 4 p.m.

In the evening, we explored Bhagsu Market, just a short walk from the hostel. From the hostel, we could see Bhagsu Car Parking and Bhagsu Waterfall. After shopping for essentials, we returned for a delicious dinner of rice, chapati, and mixed vegetables prepared by Gian Ji. We then strolled along Dharamkot Road before playing indoor games and heading to bed, excited for the trek ahead.

The Trek Begins

The next morning, after a light breakfast, we joined our trekking group. Our guide briefed us about the trek and necessary precautions. He advised us to carry essentials like water bottles, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, woolen jackets, a strong backpack, a torch, extra socks, ID proof, and any required medicines.

We started the trek at 10:15 a.m. from Gallu Devi Temple after completing the necessary formalities. The trek to the Dhauladhar Mountains took about three hours, and the aerial views of Dharamshala along the way were mesmerizing. We stopped at a small café to rest and click pictures. After two more hours of trekking, we finally reached Triund Top.

The views were breathtaking, with the snow-capped Dhauladhar Range in the background. We spent time taking photos and soaking in the beauty before enjoying dinner and a bonfire at the campsite. Our guide, Shashi, asked us to wake up early for the sunrise.

Sunrise and Return Journey

The next morning, we woke up to watch a spectacular sunrise. After breakfast at 9 a.m., we began our descent. The return trek took around four hours, and we stopped at Bhagsu Waterfall to relax and enjoy the serene environment.

Back at the hostel, we rested for a while before trying to visit as many nearby attractions as possible, including the Dalai Lama Temple, McLeod Ganj Main Square, Kalachakra Temple, and St. John’s Church. By evening, we left for Dharamshala to catch our Volvo bus back to Delhi.

We arrived in Delhi at 7 a.m., tired but filled with unforgettable memories of our first trek and the incredible Triund experience.

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About The Triund Trek:

Triund Trek is a easy to moderate trek in Dharamkot that takes 02 days to complete. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in northern India. The trek starts from the town of McLeod Ganj and ends at the Triund Hill. The total distance of the trek is 16 kilometers, and the height of the hill is 2750 meters / 9350 feet. It offers great scenery and a view of the snow-capped Dhauladhar ranges and Kangra valley. Trek is an easy one for anyone to finish. This trek is the perfect for beginners to get a taste of trekking, without having to commit to a long and difficult trek.

The actual trek of Triund is around 8 to 9 kms that takes around 4-5 hours to complete, both ways. The initial 6 of which are fairly easy to cross. It steeps in the last 1 to 2 km stretches, which famously called as “22 curves”. Triund Trek is the shortest 9 kms trek of an approx. of 4-5 hours and can be commenced from Mcleodganj to trek down the Indrahar pass, offering wonderful sight views, having a great scope to look down upon Dhauladhar. The return journey takes 3-4 hours back down to McLeod Ganj.

What is the best time to visit Triund for camping?

The best time to visit Triund for camping is during the months of May, June, September, and October. The summer months of May and June will save you from cold weather conditions. September and October are the beginning of winter, so you can expect pleasant weather during this time.

How to Reach Base Camp?

To reach the Starting point at Gallu Devi Temple, you can either take a taxi or a bus from McLeodganj. You will be charged an INR 200 forest fee at the Gallu Check Post The trek from McLeodganj to Triund is around 09 kilometers and takes about 4-5 hours going up. Trek down takes 3-4 hours round trek is 18 kilometers. If you want potters are available for hire.

The nearest airport to Triund is Gaggal airport or Dharamshala airport, which is around 18 km from the base camp. Flights from Delhi and Dharamshala frequently fly, You can also take a bus or a taxi from Delhi to reach the Dharamshala