Dharamskot to Triund is the most travelled trail in these parts. From Indian families to trail runners, they are all on that trail every weekend. Even weekdays are never free of the odd hiker or two. The proximity of Triund to McLeodganj makes it so doable.
The trail is easy to find and there are enough tea shops on the trail and in Triund itself to sustain the most unprepared traveller. But we are talking about winter hiking on this trail.
Things to prepare for:
1. The tea shops close during the severe months of cold and there are no tea shops at Triund itself. Ask at Dharamkot itself if there is anyone up at Triund or Magic View.
2. The trail itself remains over 2000m/6600 Ft ASL hence, you are walking in High Altitude - that means faster dehydration, more calories burnt and chances of AMS are high.
3. Cold or not, you will dehydrate fast, don't forget your water. You will need 6 Litres total of water for ideal hydration.
4. Carry a small stove, some food/snacks. While hiking the mountains with a small back pack, you can burn 600 Calories in an hour.
5. Carry warm clothes, wool hat and gloves. Don't forget, as it gets closer to the evening it gets very cold.
6. There will be no help if you have an accident or a medical emergency
7. Do not drink alcohol or smoke up in the mountains!! Being stupid never pays.
8. By law, all guides need a license, make sure your guide has one if you hire someone.
The trail is 12 Kms long from Dharamkot, so don't underestimate the mountain. It can do some serious damage to you. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Also tell them when to get alarmed.
If you take a guide, please make sure the guide has a valid license. By law, mountain guides are required to register and carry their license with them at all time.
The trail is easy to find and there are enough tea shops on the trail and in Triund itself to sustain the most unprepared traveller. But we are talking about winter hiking on this trail.
Things to prepare for:
1. The tea shops close during the severe months of cold and there are no tea shops at Triund itself. Ask at Dharamkot itself if there is anyone up at Triund or Magic View.
2. The trail itself remains over 2000m/6600 Ft ASL hence, you are walking in High Altitude - that means faster dehydration, more calories burnt and chances of AMS are high.
3. Cold or not, you will dehydrate fast, don't forget your water. You will need 6 Litres total of water for ideal hydration.
4. Carry a small stove, some food/snacks. While hiking the mountains with a small back pack, you can burn 600 Calories in an hour.
5. Carry warm clothes, wool hat and gloves. Don't forget, as it gets closer to the evening it gets very cold.
6. There will be no help if you have an accident or a medical emergency
7. Do not drink alcohol or smoke up in the mountains!! Being stupid never pays.
8. By law, all guides need a license, make sure your guide has one if you hire someone.
The trail is 12 Kms long from Dharamkot, so don't underestimate the mountain. It can do some serious damage to you. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Also tell them when to get alarmed.
If you take a guide, please make sure the guide has a valid license. By law, mountain guides are required to register and carry their license with them at all time.
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