“Travelling always gives you those experiences which enrich your soul. And when it comes to travel across the small country side scenic beauty it further adds to your list. Himachal which means abode of snow is the ultimate destination for any traveller who wants to get rid of every trouble in his or her life. The adventurous treks, valleys, and the feel of snow during the scorching summers of may becomes part of your wildest dreams. This article will give enough idea about the most interesting treks in Himachal Pradesh which a person of any age group can dare or I can say enjoy.”
About the place
The trek is approximately 6-7 km which is not so tiring but the last 100- 200 meters steepness may consume your energy but that is what trekking is all about. There are 2-3 cafes on the way which help in rejuvenating the energy you have lost. Reaching Triund takes around 3-4 hours if you travel at a very decent speed and if you are a slow walker it may take around 5-6 hours but not more than that. The scenic beauty of Triund elevates audiences and transport them to a higher level of consciousness. And my review of the place is based on this belief of mine.
How to Reach
The journey to Triund starts from resplendent hill station Mc-leodgunj which is moored between the majestic Dhauladhar. After leaving Mc-leodgunj the next speckle, which arrives is Dharmkot village which is at a distance of 3 to 4 kilometers from Mc-leodgunj. Dharmkot gives a scenic view of the Kangra valley on one side and Dhauladhar range on the other. Dharmkot is home for a number of foreigners as the temperature here is adorable. At a distance of 4-5 km from Dharmkot you will reach Galu devi from where after registration you can move to your ultimate destination Triund.
The best time for trekking to Triund is around April and may. The Café named as mid way café is situated at a very beautiful point where trekkers can have some snacks etc. to gain some energy.
What should be done
On reaching Triund the 1st and the most basic thing that can be done is looking for the tents. There you can find tents according to your need like for 4 people,2 people, etc. or you can even carry your own tents (Bargaining can be tried). Cost is around 1000 Rs for a 2 person tent and 1500-2000 for a 4 person tent, rest up to the negotiator. The weekends offer more crowd, hence the prices also elevate up to some extent.
The spectacular view of the place will make you forget everything, even the elevated prices, hence its not a big deal.
What more can be done
After taking the tents a person can relax for an hour , have your food. If you want your trek to be more interesting or worth remembering you can trek to the next point called as snowline. Snowline as the name suggests, is the place where you can find snow even in scorching summers of may. The trekking somehow becomes more difficult than Triund but the place you will reach is worth the hard trekking.
On reaching snowline you will be totally fascinated by the beauty of the glaciers and the calmness of nature. The journey to snowline from Triund is a trek of 2-3 hours and is more steeper . You can even plan to stay at snowline for the night. Having a guide can be a good option.
Is staying for the night a good option?
According to me if you visit Triund I would personally recommend my readers to stay for the night and that night will probably become one of the best nights of your life. Everywhere the sight of bonfire during the night further adds to the beauty. You can hear people singing, dancing and enjoying the fullest in the lap of mother nature. Meeting new people, knowing them and the interactive sessions of telling about each others experiences will definitely be worth spending the night in Triund. Things don’t finish yet, the next morning before leaving Triund you would definitely love to watch the best sunrise of your life and the freshness and the aroma of the place.
Things you should carry
Water- The price of food items or drinks cannot be negotiated . The water sources on the way are negligible hence I recommend you to carry at least 3 bisleris.
Pan- The price of food items is even higher. A person should carry at least 4-5 packets of Maggie and a pan. The wood sources are abundant hence the Pan can help you in making your 2 minute noodles easily.
And the zipper for the night……..