Weekend Hikes · Himachal Pradesh

Triund Ridge

A weekend ridge with the Dhauladhar at your doorstep

Duration: 2 days
Experience: Weekend Hikes
Destination: North India
Season: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Highest point: 9,350 ft
Distance: 18 km
Begins in: McLeod Ganj
Stay: Expedition stays
Activity level: 2/5
Group: Small group · private from 2

The journey

The perfect weekend escape: a steady climb from McLeod Ganj to a grassy ridge with the snowy Dhauladhar range rising straight ahead and the Kangra valley glittering below.

Overnight ridge camping
Sunset over Kangra valley
Ideal for beginners & families
Explore McLeod Ganj cafés

Day by day

D1
McLeod Ganj → Triund
9 km climb via Galu Devi temple and Magic View café. Camp on the ridge, bonfire dinner.
D2
Triund → McLeod Ganj
Sunrise over the Dhauladhar, optional walk toward Snowline, then descend.

Where you'll stay

Expedition stays. Camps, homestays and mountain huts — close to the land and the people who live on it.

What's included

Camping / homestay
Meals during the hike
Trek leader & local guide
Permits & entry fees

Travel to the base village
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Safety & good to know

Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.

Questions

Can we take this journey privately?

Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.

Are the dates fixed?

The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.

How do we pay?

Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.