Introduction

Trek alongside rhododendrons and oaks, and camp in a cave

This is a small and an easy trek, which can be done either from McLeodganj or Dharamkot, which is 2 km ahead of McLeodganj. The trail is 7 km from Dharamkot and passes Galu Devi temple. From this temple, it takes around 3 hours to reach Triund. The initial half of the trek is a gradual incline and the last 2 km from Snowline Café involve a steep climb all the way till Triund (2,975 metres).  

Duration: 1/2 days

Itinerary

Day 1:

Bhagsu/Dharamkot to Triund via Galu temple

Altitude: 6,184 ft to 9,760 ft

Distance: 7 km

Time taken: 3 hours

Day 2:

(Optional): Triund – Laka – Lahesh cave – Dharamkot

Altitude: 9,760 ft to 11,646 ft

Distance: 25 km

Time taken: 6-7 hours