Triund
The Dhauladhar's balcony — Himachal's favourite first trek
Why this trek is special
- ✦The Dhauladhar wall rising 8,000 ft straight off the ridge
- ✦Kangra valley lights twinkling below your tent at night
- ✦Chai shops with the best-located tables in India
- ✦Zero experience needed — just reasonable fitness
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Rated 2/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Climb from the monastery town through oak and deodar past Galu Devi temple, pausing at legendary chai stalls, until the trail pops out onto Triund's grassy ridge — the Dhauladhar filling half the sky. Sunset, bonfire, star-gazing.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 2 breakfast
- ✓ Alpine tents on twin sharing + sleeping bags
- ✓ Trek leader + local guide
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Bonfire (weather permitting)
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport to/from McLeodganj
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Dharamshala forest division permits for Triund camping are arranged by us and included. Just carry a govt. photo ID.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Triund? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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