Triund Trek

Triund to Dharamkot

Trek Distance: 5.45 km

Trek Duration: 2-3 hours

Start your day by savoring the breathtaking scenery of the sun rising behind the mountains. It truly is a sight to behold to watch the sun rise over the Kangra valley. Have your morning breakfast, pack your bags and start your return trekking journey to Dharamkot. This return Triund trek distance is roughly 5.45 kilometers long, like Day 1. While continuing on the trail downward, you will get to Dharamkot faster. As a result, you will have more time to take in the panorama around. Enjoy the trek, stop at the cafes along the way, take some amazing pictures, and come home with lovely recollections of your incredible trekking adventure.

Although the Triund trek is an easy and safe hiking destination, you must be physically fit and follow certain safety practices and restrictions. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first-timer, everyone embarking on this adventure should keep the following essential tips in mind to have the best time possible on the Triund trek:

• Hire an expert guide if you are a beginner for this trek. It will help you safely complete the trek.
• Before planning for this trek, start working on your leg strength and willpower.
• Develop an environment of trekking at your home and practice daily. It will work as a prevention from possible injury.
• Keep sipping a modest amount of water at various intervals throughout your trekking expedition to avoid being dehydrated.
• Wear comfortable shoes as they will help in completing the trek easily.
• Keep two pairs of socks and do check materials like fabric and necessary properties such as sweatproof and waterproof etc.
• The trail becomes slippery after the snow starts to melt or during the monsoon, so be extra cautious during this time.
• Practice walking daily with a backpack filled with the necessary trek items. Check how much weight you can lift comfortably.
• Use walking poles as they will help you at steep sections.
• Avoid littering! Bring additional plastic bags with you so you may take the trash home and dispose of it there.
• A person's entire weight goes forward when descending, increasing the likelihood of tripping or falling, so use caution even as you are going down.

Camping Essentials:

If you plan to camp alone in Triund, bring a sturdy tent, a sleeping bag that can resist 0 degrees, a liner, and a foam mat. Bring a tiny shovel with you so you may make a kitty hole and cover it if you need to defecate.

• Trekking Footwear: Necessary because there will be several long and incline stretches to navigate

• Backpack (40–60 liters): A sturdy backpack with a rain cover, strong straps, and a sturdy frame

• Trekking pants: One set of hiking pants and a backup set in case the first pair gets wet.

• T-shirts: Two lightweight, long-sleeved t-shirts to shield your arms and neck from the sun.

• Thermals (Optional): It gets chilly at the summit at night as the temperature drops.

• Sun hat and sunglasses: To protect yourself from the harsh sun.

• Hand gloves and balaclavas/woolen scarves: To ward against the nighttime chill.

• Socks: Two pairs of trekking socks and a pair of woolen socks for the evening.

• Headlamp/LED torch: Mandatory for the trek

• Trekking pole: To navigate the steep sections

• Toiletries: Sunscreen, moisturizer, lip balm, light towel, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrush, and hand sanitizer.

• Sanitary Ziplock: A zip lock bag to store soiled napkins that you can take home with you and discard once you get there.

• Cutlery: A spoon, coffee mug, and a lunch box.

• Water bottles: 1 liter each

• Plastic covers: To compartmentalize items and store wet clothes

Mandatory Personal Medical Kit

• Avomine: 1 Strip
• Combiflam-: Half Strip
• Crocin-: 10 tablets
• Muscle relaxant: Half Strip
• Digene: Half Strip
• Avil: 1 strip
• ORS: 6 packs
• Knee Cap

Using Public Transportation to Get to Triund from Delhi

• By Bus: The best way to get to Mcleodganj from Delhi is to take an overnight bus that will drop you off in the city center. There are two methods to get from Delhi to McLeod Ganj. The first option is to take a private bus from Majnu ka Tila, which takes approximately 10 to 11 hours. Another option is to take an HRTC bus from ISBT Kashmiri gate, which costs between Rs 600 and Rs 800 for a non-AC bus and between Rs 1200 and Rs 1500 for an AC bus. However, taking the HRTC buses is the most dependable choice, and tickets may be purchased online.

• By Air: Gaggal Airport, located around 22 kilometers from Mcleodganj, is the closest airport.

• By Train: Mcleodganj is 90 kilometers away from the closest train station, Pathankot. From there, you can take a bus or a taxi.

Using Public Transportation to Get to Triund from Chandigarh

• By Bus: You can take a direct bus from Chandigarh ISBT to McLeod Ganj. It takes about 6 hours to get to McLeod Ganj by bus.

• By Air: There are daily flights from Chandigarh to the nearest airport, Gaggal Airport. You can take a taxi from there to Mcleodganj.

Triund Trek is open most of the year, except for January and February, when heavy snow sometimes closes the trail. The best times to trek to Triund are generally regarded as the summer months of April, May, and June, and the post-monsoon months of September and October. The weather is pleasant during these months, making them perfect for camping and hiking.

The monsoon season lasts from July to August, and hiking is not recommended during this period as the trail becomes slippery and dangerous. These months, however, offer the most gorgeous scenery, with lush green meadows and a variety of flowers and hues blooming.

The winter months of November through January are typically avoided because of the intense weather and significant snowfall. Trekking is quite risky and requires expert knowledge, appropriate gear, and guides during these winter months.