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This article will tell you about how to reach Triund trek from Mcleodganj, best time for trekking, triund trek packages and all other important information about this trek.

How to reach triund trek from mcleodganj?

There are two ways if you are starting your trek from mcleodganj, one is via dharamkot and other one is via bhagsunaag waterfall, both are explained as follows:

1) via Dharamkot :
if you choose this way, it will be much easier than the later one. dharamkot is about 2km from mcleodganj, from dharamkot you can book a cab to galu devi temple, which will cost you about 500 rs per head and from there its 6km journy to triund top.

2) via Bhagsunaag waterfall:
This trek start from Bhagsunaag waterfall, which is a worth visiting place in dharamshala. from there it will be a 7km steep but more beautiful trek to triund top.

Triund trek map

Here is a detailed map showing way to triund trek from mcleodganj:

Best time for triund trek

You have to choose between two main season for trek: winter or summer.If you want to trek in summers the best time is between may to October and if you want to conquer the triund top in winters then the best time is between January to march in winters. if you are lucky you can see snow covered triund top in the month of January

Triund trek distance

Triund trek is beginner lever trek, approximate time to reach triund top is about 4 to 5 hours on average, rest depends upon the the traveler. you can complete this trek in one day, we recommend you to go to triund top via bhagsunaag waterfall and get back using different route that is via galu devi temple or you can use the other way too. it will diversify your trek because both ways have different and must visit places.

How to choose triund trek packages:

Because its an easy to intermediate level trek you can choose not to go with the trek packages but if you want a hassle free trek then you can opt for consulting triund trek packages. You can find these packages locally at mcleodganj market itself. There many benifits of using trek packages, which are as follows:

1) You will get a guide : this is very useful if you are completely new to the place, he will guide you in the trek.
2) you don’t have to worry about the food because dinner and breakfast will be included in the package.
3) They will provide you tent and other useful stuff.

the price you have to pay for services mentioned above will be about 700 to 1000 rs per head (approximately) rest depends upon your bargaining skills.

Useful tips during triund trek

1. Choosing the route to triund top: as you Know by now that there are 2 ways to reach triund trek from mcleodganj so you should keep the following things in mind. Dharamkot trek is much easier than the bhagsunaag but these side closes the entries after 11 am so you have to start this trek
2. No washrooms is you are traveling from dharamkot, and only one washroom is available if you trekking from bhagsunaag which will cost you 30 rs per person if you use it.
3. At camping site only dry washrooms will be available.

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