FAQs
To get from Dharamsala the easiest route is to follow directions from Delhi. You can also get there on overnight buses from Manali, Amritsar, and Shimla. McLeod Ganj is approximately 10 km away from Dharamsala. It is accessible by frequent buses and taxis.
Cotton shirts, T- shorts, jeans, etc. for day use.
Warm and comfortable clothes
Trekking suits, light sweater, a wind proof or padded jacket
down jacket umbrella, sun hat, waterproof gear, etc.
Weather in the mountains is difficult and hard to predict. Of course, it is generally cold at night, and in winter, the days can be quite beautiful if the sun is out. There can be snow or rain storms any time of the year.
Trekking in spring (March – April) is particularly beautiful. As the rhododendrons are in full bloom.
The mountains still have plenty of high snow to snap your photos. You need to be aware that it can get pretty hot and sunstroke can be a risk.
Good polarizing sunglasses or glacier glasses for high altitudes/winter treks. A large brimmed hat are a necessity.
It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in about any conditions. Expect the unexpected! Between 1000m and 3500m the temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to 5 deg C low. At higher altitude, the temperature ranges from 20 deg C to -10 deg C. During winter it is around 10 deg colder.
Warm and comfortable clothes
Good quality trekking shoes, slippers and extra pair of socks
Sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturisers
Water bottles, trendy backpack and energy bars/snacks
A pair of sunglasses and camera
Caps or hats
Personal toiletries and basic medication (if any)
Flash light (with spare batteries)
Insect repellent and emergency medical kit
It is easy to moderate trek
Best months are April to mid June and September to November.
It is 9 Km from Mcleodganj and 6 km from Galu temple.
Yes it can be done in winters with proper sturdy boots and proper gear like dry fit clothes, wind proof jacket, trek poles etc.
Yes, camping is closed on Triund top from last year and half and if we are going thru Galu temple make sure to cross the check post before 11:30 am.
Yes its possible to do a trek without a guide but its always advisable to be with an experience guide who can assist you at every step.
Yes we have few cafes on way to Triund which serves hot food like Maggie , bread eggs, tea, coffee etc.
It totally depends on the weather, normally we find snow during end of Jan and Feb.
Yes with proper gear you can trek in these months too.
Carry minimum weight, carry chocolates , dry fruits, candies and water to keep you hydrated.
Some Camps provide dry pit toilets at campsite.
No there's no electricity but some camps do have solar lights
Only drinking water is available.
One can see the beautiful nature, greenery around.
Sheep's and goats, some wild animals.
People coming and going, cafes, resting points etc
Not miss the stunning sunrise and sunset.
