Triund Trekking - Triund Hill Trek, Indrahar Pass , Trekking in Himachal

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Triund Hill:


Located 18 km from Dharmshala, Triund is situated in the laps of Dhauladhar mountains, it has the perfect view of the dhauladhar mountains on one side and Kangra valley on the other.
Triund hill is a popular picnic and trekking spot and those who want to do a return trek same day are advised to start early.

Trek is fairly easy for the first five kilometers but the last two kilometer may require a bit of toil , the last one kilometer is popularly know as the “22 curves” as it has 22 tiring curves before you finally reach Triund. Triund is accessible for most part of the year except for when way is cut off by heavy snowfall in the months of January and February. The best time for trekking is from March till May in first part of the year and September till December in the second half of the year. Though it is rainy in June and July but still trekking is possible.
Triund Trekking, Dharamshala
Magic View,  Triund


On way to Triund, one will witness a beautiful forest of Oak, Deodar, and Rhododendron trees that look even more beautiful in the months of January and February, when a blanket of snow covers the entire forest. The path is well laid and you will not need a guide to get to the destination. 
Along the route you will be able to view the Hanuman ka Tibba peak, which is the highest point of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. You may also come across mountain goats on your way. The terrain may not seem as lush as the other trails in Himachal Trekking, but the greenery is more calm and soothing.



Triund star-studded night sky is good enough reason to pitch a tent here for the night. Hire a two-man tent for about Rs 500 if you wish to stay the night up there.

 If you don’t want to camp, there’s a guest house available at Triund, run by the Forest Department, which can be booked there directly, or at Dharamshala. 

Best Season: August - October 
Max. Elevation: 2975m 
Duration of the Trek: 1-2 days 
Difficulty Level: Easy


The trek doesn’t have to end at Triund:

The more adventurous can try hiking further to the Kareri Lake, where one will come across rock-cut caves to explore. There are no wild animals in the area, at least not during the day, so feel free to check the place out if you have the energy.


Trek from Triund to Ilaqa Got:

5km/4 Hours Trek, Lahesh Caves/3500m, Snowline Cafe.

 At Triund, the Dhauladhars tower majestically over you, but at Snowline cafe they are within a touching distance.


On trail to Indrahar Pass
SnowLine Cafe, Triund Hill
Snowline cafe is a small tea shop, 3km from Triund on the Indrahar Pass trail. This cafe affords a panoramic view of Indrahar pass and the Dhauladhars. A well marked yet narrow trail with a sheer drop leads to the cafe. This narrow trail becomes more treacherous in winters when the trail markers are often obscured by fresh snow and overnight ice makes this slippery. 

This trek, especially after a fresh snowfall, is in a different league when compared with the trek to Triund. Tackle this trek, if you have the required winter trekking experience. One can rent bedding and stay at Snowline Cafe if it is open.

 Trekking further, one will be passing through the Snowline Cafe and will reach Ilaqa Got, after around one hour from the cafe. In case, if one find it hard to manage camping ground in Ilaqa Got, will be guided back to the caves; overnight camping will be inside the cave.

Trek from Lahesh Caves – Indrahar Pass – Ilaqa Got :




Location: Triund, Himachal Pradesh 176219

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