Triund and Snowline Trek — 3 Days from McLeodganj

Forest ascent to high-altitude glacier, 28 km round-trip trek in Himachal Pradesh

The Triund and Snowline Trek departs from Dharamkot, near Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, and covers 28 kilometers over three days across varying terrain: dense forest, alpine meadow, and glacier. The route rises through the lower Himalayas to Triund Hill, then continues to Laka Got glacier before descending back to the starting point. The trek is classified as moderate and accessible to first-time trekkers with basic fitness. The primary activities include forest hiking, high-altitude camping, and interaction with snow at the glacier terminus. Accommodation consists of tent camping at both overnight locations, with all vegetarian meals included from Day 1 lunch through Day 3 breakfast. The trek operates year-round except during the monsoon season, when precipitation makes the trail hazardous.

Highlights

Forest ascent through rhododendron and cedar on the Dharamkot–Triund route (8 km, approximately 5 hours)
Sunset views from Triund Hill overlooking the Himachali landscape and snow-capped peaks
Sunrise at Triund followed by the 6 km ascent to Laka Got glacier and snowfield activities
Overnight camping under open sky at Triund Hill and Laka Got with experienced trek leadership
Downhill descent from Laka Got to Dharamkot (14 km) through varied terrain

Day by day

1Forest Ascent to Triund HillTriund Hill · Dharamkot · dense forest of cedar and rhododendron

The trek begins at Dharamkot and enters a dense forest of cedar and rhododendron, ascending 8 kilometers over approximately 5 hours. The trail climbs steadily uphill through tree cover, with periodic clearings revealing panoramic views of the surrounding Himachali peaks and snowcapped ridges. At higher elevations the canopy opens, allowing views across the valley toward distant high-altitude terrain. The trek terminates at Triund Hill, where sunset occurs over the Himalayan range to the west. Participants make camp here for the night; a campfire is established for the evening. Accommodation is provided in shared tents with sleeping bags and mattresses. All meals from lunch onward are vegetarian, included in the trek trip.

2Triund to Laka Got GlacierTriund · Triund to Laka Got · Laka Got

The day begins with sunrise at Triund, followed by a 6-kilometer ascent to Laka Got, which sits on a glacier. This segment of the trek traverses alpine terrain with diminishing vegetation and increasing snow coverage as altitude increases. On arrival at Laka Got, participants spend several hours at the snowfield before camping overnight. Common activities include snowball play and building snow structures. A second night of tent accommodation is provided with meals included.

3Laka Got to DharamkotLaka Got to Dharamkot

Beginning early in the morning, trek steadily downhill across 14 kilometers of terrain to reach Dharamkot. This final descent marks the end of your trekking experience in the Dharamsala region.

Included

Tent accommodation on twin sharing basis.
All Veg Meals from Day 1 Lunch to Day 3 Breakfast.
Camping equipment such as sleeping bag and mattress.
Insurance.
Qualified and experienced Trek Leader with support staff.
Forest Permits

Not included

GST 5%
Hotel accommodation and meals in Dharamsala before and after the trek.
Transport to/from Dharamsala before and after the trek.
Transport from Bhagsu to Galu Temple and vice versar if you want to start and end walking from/at Galu Temple.
Items and services of personal nature like soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, laundry,etc
Any other services that are not included under the head “Price Includes”

Activities: Trekking