Triund Hill, Mcleod Ganj - Timings, Accessibility, Best Time to Visit

At a distance of 8 km from McLeod Ganj Bus Stand and 13 km from Dharamshala, Triund is a beautiful hill situated in the Dhauladhar Mountains of Himachal Pradesh. Witth an altitude of about 2842 m, it is one of the popular trekking places near Delhi, and among the must-visit places during McLeodganj tour.

Triund is an 8 km trek from the McLeod Ganj Bus Stand. It is one of the best trails of short treks in Himachal state and among the top McLeodganj tourist places for adventure buffs. This is a small and easy trek, which can be done either from McLeodganj or Dharamkot, which is 2 km ahead of McLeodganj. The trail is 6 km from Dharamkot and passes through Galu Devi temple. From this temple, it takes around 3 hours to reach Triund. The initial half of the trek is a gradual incline and the last 2 km from Snowline Cafe involves a steep climb all the way till Triund. The last 1 km has 22 tiring curves before finally reaching Triund. Along the way, there are many small Tea shops where one can refresh during the hike. Trek can also be started from Bhagsu Nag.

There is a Devi Temple located on the top of Triund Hill at the highest point. From here, one can have a beautiful view of Moon Peak and Indra Pass. There is a snowline at Ilaka visited by adventurers which is a further trek from Triund Hill.

There is a Guest House operated by Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and is the only option for a night stay at Triund. Advance booking is required and can be done at Dharamshala. The rooms cost around Rs.500 per day. There are plenty of places to camp and is advisable to carry your own tent and sleeping bag. Tourists could even get some provisions at the tea shops here. There is no water facility so one needs to carry enough drinking water.

The best time for trekking to Triund is March-May and September - December. The trek can be completed in one day by starting early in the morning.