Triund
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| Coordinates: 32°14′59″N 76°20′02″E / 32.2496°N 76.3339°ECoordinates: 32°14′59″N 76°20′02″E / 32.2496°N 76.3339°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kangra |
| Elevation | 2,082 m (6,831 ft) |
| Hindi, English | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area code(s) | +91-177 |
Triund is a small hill station in the Kangra district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Triund Hill Station is a part of Dharamkot. Triund is at the foot of the Dhauladhar ranges and is at a height of 2,828 m.
Triund Hill
Triund is a large land of green grass and pasture like. One can see the mighty Dhauladhar ranges just above the eyes. The ridge elevation is between 2,810 and 2,875 metres. It is a one-day trek approx. 10 kilometres (one way) from Mcleod Ganj bus stand and under 6 kilometres (one way) from Galu temple near Dharamkot. The trail is rocky and cut in steps at some places. From Galu devi temple there is an unambiguous byway which goes through a beautiful forest of oak and deodar trees. This stretch through the woods is known as 22 Curves, because of the 22 switchbacks one has to walk through to reach Triund.
Transportation and connectivity
The road transport of the near is a Pathankot to Gaggal then to Dharamsala and New Delhi to the Chandigarh and then to Kangra and finally Dharamsala.
The nearest railway stations on the Shimla-Kangra of narrow gauge line are at Jassur (Nurpur, Kangra, and Himachal Pradesh) and Paror railway stop near Nagrota (about 20 km south of Dharamsala). The nearest rail head of broad gauge is at Pathankot (about 85 km).
Gaggal Airport (which is also known as Kangra Airport) to Gaggal market and turn left for Dharamsala no need to go Kangra.
Triund Campsite
Triund Campsite is a base camp and acclimatisation point for trekkers climbing the Inderahara point in the Mt. Dhauladhar. For trekkers the view of the evening sky from Triund is a good enough reason to pitch a tent here for the night. The length of the trek makes it apt for a weekend.
Climate
Triund is inaccessible in January and February due to heavy snowfall. The best time for the trekking is from March till May in the first part of the year and September till that the December in the second half of the year. It is Rainy in June and July but still trekking is possible the meadow is lush green presenting out of this world vista.
Images
Capming at Triund Hill.jpg)
Triund in winter
View from Triund
View from Triund.jpg)
Triund Trek Route
Triund, McLeodganj