India · Hiking

6-Hour Triund Hike from McLeod Ganj with Himalayan Views

6 Hours Round trip from Dharamshala Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Get a glimpse of the natural scenery of the Himalayas
02 Spend quality time in the lap of the mountains
03 Walk through mixed forests of oak, rhododendron, and deodar trees
04 Reach Triund for fine views of the Dhauladhar peaks and Kangra Valley

Embark on a 6-hour hike to Triund from McLeod Ganj and walk through a mixed forest of oak, rhododendron, and deodar trees. Enjoy the natural scenery of the Himalayas as you ascend to this alpine meadow, with fine views of the Dhauladhar peaks on one side and the Kangra Valley on the other. Spend quality time in the lap of the mountains before descending to McLeod Ganj, with the option to return by the same route or continue along the grassy ridge toward Bhagsu Nag Temple.

Triund is an alpine meadow situated atop a flat ridge, with fine views of the Dhauladhar peaks on one side and the Kangra Valley on the other.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Dharamshala

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day Hike to Triund from McLeod Ganj

Your guide will meet you at the main square of McLeod Ganj market, the meeting point, and take you to the starting location of the hike at the scheduled time.
Walk through a mixed forest of oak, rhododendron, and deodar trees. The trail is well marked all the way to Triund. From McLeod Ganj, it is a steep ascent of 3 to 4 hours to reach Triund. Small tea shops along the way offer refreshments.
Here, you can refuel at your own expense. Triund is an alpine meadow situated atop a flat ridge, with fine views of the Dhauladhar peaks on one side and the Kangra Valley on the other.
After spending quality time in the lap of the mountains, begin your descent to McLeod Ganj.
Take the same route back or follow the grassy ridge, which leads to Bhagsu Nag Temple after crossing a small waterfall on the way. McLeod Ganj is only 1.5 km from Bhagsu Nag by road. At the end of the tour, you will return to the original meeting point.