- Event : Triund Trek - McLeod Ganj - Himachal
- Region : Himanchal
- Duration: 4 Days
- Grade : Easy
- Max Altitude : 9,350 Ft.
- Trekking Km : 7 km (from Mcleodganj to Bhagsu village) | 3 km (from Bhagsu Village to Triund)
Triund is a ridge situated at an elevation of 2875 mt in the lap of Dhauladhar mountain range. It is very famous tourist spot in the western Himalayan range. To reach to this point one has to walk for 08 km from Mcleod Ganj town. Triund is also the gateway to reach and cross the beautiful and tough mountain pass called Indrahara Pass. Triund and above there are many big grasslands where one can see many shepherd grazing there herd of sheep and goats. From Triund one can hike upto Kunal Pathri temple as well which is located at an elevation of 3200 mt. To come back to Mcleodganj either walk back by same way or can take the different route which is steep downhill.
Shepherds, “Gaddis”, who migrate each spring with their flock from the foothills of the Kangra valley to the rich grazing areas of Chamba and Lahaul regions of Himachal Pradesh, Gaddi people inhabit on the both valleys of the Dhauladhar region namely Chamba and Kangra valley.
McLeod Ganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" (a short form of Dharamshala used mainly by Tibetans) because of its large population of Tibetans.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: We meet directly at Delhi as per bus departure timing at ISBT bus stop. From here, we board a direct Volvo bus to McLeod Ganj saying goodbye to our city lives.
Day 2: We reach McLeod Ganj early in the morning. Our home-stay is located in mcleodganj, a picturesque location which is just a 10 min cab ride away from us with spectacular views of the entire valley. After breakfast at McLeod Ganj, we head to H. H. Dalai Lama Temple, Namgyal Monastery, and the Tibet Museum. We will also visit the St. Johns in the Wilderness Church and then sample some local cuisine for dinner.
Day 3: Today is The big day! We'll trek to Triund, one of the highest snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar mountain range. After an early breakfast, we'll head to Galudev Temple. We'll make our way to Triund, which is 2,850 meters (9,350 ft) above sea level. It is a day-long hike but the serene mountainous landscape, rare wildlife and a trail dotted with magical little cafés with breathtaking views will keep you going. At night well camp in tents facing the majestic snow-clad mountain range
Day 4: After experiencing an unforgettable sunrise, we’ll have breakfast and trek right up to the snow line. Small icy streams and glacial waterfalls are a common sight on this trail. After Lunch we say goodbye to Triund and start our descent, reaching our hotel in mcleodganj by Evening.
Day 5: Spend the morning exploring Bhagsunag waterfall or gorging on some Bhagsu cake. Late afternoon we meet and make our way towards Sunset cafe. Trust us, there's no better place to witness a sunset in this valley from. The evening can be spent shopping or wandering around the lanes of the McLeod market.
Day 6: After breakfast check out from homestay we'll make our final shopping calls at McLeod Ganj. Post lunch we head to Delhi by a HRTC bus.
Day 7: We'll reach Majnu Ka Tila bus stop early morning. Trip ends. Say goodbye to the hills and hello to nostalgia for the next few months.
Accommodation:
- Rooms will be on a double OR triple sharing basis with washrooms attached
- The home-stays will have running hot water facility
- These are home-stays and not hotels. There will be no room service
Meals:
- We will provide 1 meal a day
- We will take care of breakfast every day
- We urge you to go explore the various cuisines that Mcleodganj has to offer
Transport:
- We will be traveling from Delhi to Mcleodganj and back in hrtc buses
- We will transit within Mcleodganj by taxis (Naddi only) and Walk
Highlights / trip overview:
- Visit Dalai Lama monastery
- Visit the Tibet Museum
- Forest walk to Naddi River
- Camping at Triund
- Hike to Triund snow line
