TREKS · 1-DAY · EASY · MAX 2875M
Triund Trek.
Triund Trek
Triund Trek is an easy single-day, 9 km trek, topping out at 2,875 m. The route takes in Dhauladhar at eye level; Day-doable from McLeod; Camping possible. Best months: March–May and September–November. Watch points: Now ticketed; crowded weekends; monsoon leeches. Fitness level: low, suitable for children with adult supervision. Nearest hospital: Zonal Hospital McLeodganj 9km. Serious cases: Fortis Hospital Kangra 30km. Network coverage: Jio/Airtel works till Dharamkot. Patchy signal at Magic View Cafe. Intermittent Jio at Triund Top. BSNL best coverage.
Warnings
⚠Now ticketed
⚠Crowded weekends
⚠Monsoon leeches
Campsites
Triund Top
2,875mTea houses, basic tents for rent (Rs 500-800), no toilet blocks - use designated areas
Cost Estimate
Budget = self-trek with own food. Tent rental at top Rs 500-800. Guide fee Rs 1000/day. Operators include tent, meals, sleeping bag.
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