Triund, McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh India

Triund, the name of a crest in the Dhauladhar ranges in The Himalayas, is a very famous tourist attraction, which is 9 km trek from Mcleodganj. This place gives a breathtaking view of the Moon peak-Indera Pass. 

Trekking has always been one of those activities that my non-pathetic alter ego has yearned for. But but rarely does it get an opportunity to indulge in the same. The regular readers will be aware of the first ever trek of any value or consequence done for this blog, the Valley of Flowers.

After more than two years, I was again back in the Himalayas and as I’d mentioned in the previous post, McLeod Ganj spoiled us with food. So, to overcome the socialist guilt of excessive consumption, I decided to undertake the Triund Trek the next day along with Su Ko who has always been a bigger sinner of gluttony.

We did have a bigger than usual breakfast at the hotel in McLeod Ganj but I think it was fair because we were going to have a tough time. We first moved from McLeod Ganj to Dharamkot by hiring an auto rickshaw. It is a smaller settlement barely a couple of KMs away and it is better to take some vehicle to this point to save time. At this point, the real trek starts and it is 7KMs from here to the peak of Triund, a distance I rarely walk at one go even on the plains.

The first few yards of the trek are not that difficult. The ambiance was not lush green like the monsoons but had a more demure green look with occasional reddish hues of the autumn. The moon was visible even in the broad day light due to the clear and unpolluted sky. 

 Triund is loved for its views and since it is a popular trek, the route has a number tea shops and dhabas. It follows a well-established path used by the local Gaddi people. There is a Forest Rest House atop the ridge which can be booked in advance through the HPTDC office in Kotwali Bazaar, Dharamshala. 

Trek of 9 km from Mcleodganj takes the adventure seekers to a very famous tourist attraction of this area, Triund. It is a peak in the Dhauladhar range of the mighty Himalayas. The place is ideal for camping as it has an unpolluted atmosphere and is one of the few eco-friendly sites located in India. Triund offers amazing views of the Moon peak-Indera Pass. Green forests and splendid hilly areas offer the visitors some breathtaking views.