In 2016, I went on my first adventure to the Triund Trek with two of my friends. We took a Volvo from Delhi to Dharamshala, then caught a mini bus to Mcleodganj, which was around 10 kms away. After freshening up, we set out in new clothes, thinking we were ready for a simple tourist visit. The trek starts from the Mcleodganj market, and although there’s an option for a shared auto ride for the first 4 kms, we decided to walk, fueled by a heavy parantha breakfast.
By the time we had covered 2 kms, we were completely drained. We had no trekking gear, no water, and a stomach full of parantha. It was a hilarious sight, seeing each other struggle, but looking back, it turned into one of the most memorable and adventurous experiences. I’ve done this trek twice, and every time it gave me a new story to tell.
This is what the scene looks like after trekking some Kilometres.
| How to Reach Triund? | Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| o | Delhi to McLeodganj: Overnight Volvo buses (₹800–₹1,200) | Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot (~90 km) | Nearest Airport: Kangra/Gaggal Airport (~20 km) |
Trek Starting Points:
- Mcloedganj Market ( 10 Kms)
- Gallu Devi Temple ( 6-7 Kms)
Why we chose Triund Trek?
- Short and Beginner-Friendly Trek
- Perfect Weekend Getaway from Delhi/Chandigarh
- Unbeatable Views of Snow-Capped Mountains
- Camping Under the Stars
- Budget-Friendly Travel in Himachal
You get Bonus – Bhagsu Waterfall – Must-Visit Spot Before/After the Trek
While trekking Triund, there’s a path that leads to Bhagsu Waterfall, which you can take either you are going towards Triund top or coming downwards McLeod Ganj market, but it’s a must-do. It takes around 30-40 minutes one way to reach the waterfall.
Camping on Triund Top
Once you reach the top, you see the magical world. Unbelievable views, snow covered mountains, clouds everywhere, rain in one moment, sunshine the next.
- Tents rent depends on your bargaining from ₹400–₹800 per person
- Star-gazing like you’ve never seen before
- Basic food (Maggi, chai, parathas) available or a complete package(with breakfast and dinner) offered by the tent vendors.
Triund Top Picture – that says everything
What to carry for Triund Trek?
- Good trekking shoes (not your regular sneakers)
- Warm jacket & cap (it gets cold even in May)
- Water bottle
- Power bank, flashlight, A stick in case of Support
- ID card, basic medicnes
- Raincoat or poncho (weather can surprise you)
Take Care of these things : Triund Trek Tips
- No network at the top – inform family before the trek
- Do not litter at the top – Respect Mountains
- Avoid carrying alcohol as it is banned
- Weather changes in seconds– check forecast before planning.
My first experience was very different and new, I had no idea what a trek is, the routes, what is the weather like at the top, what should I do and what should I not do. But now that I have done Triund trek twice since 2016, I would like to go there for the third time soon to get a new experience because I hope a lot of things would have changed there. Those who want to do something new and adventurous should go there once. In fact, I also travel solo a lot, so I would recommend solo travelers to go there and definitely experience it once.
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