Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj

Cardinal Divide · Jul 2nd, 2009, 10:47

Other options for $5 to $10 include: Om Guest House, Yellow Guest House, Tibetan Ashoka and many others. You will have no problem finding a room at this price in town unless you go during the teachings. Even then you can get a cheap room as long as you arrive a few days early.

The Punk Soul · Jul 3rd, 2009, 00:07

So I think I should thank each and everyone of you here for making my trip such a wonderful one. I had a time of my life on this trip but it had few turn offs as well. Mcleodganj being the biggest one. I think I was expecting too much from McLeodganj and it turned out to be little different or may be I could not explore this place as it should be.

We reached Mcllo on Thursday afternoon and explored the cuisines and the market area for sometime after having some rest. The next day morning we went to the Dalai Lama Temple & Tibetan Museum and really liked both the place a lot. It was quite disturbing to see the images of Chinese torture on Tibetan ppl at both of these places. After having our breakfast we started our trek to Triund and it took us almost 6 hrs to reach our destination. Having maggie and cheese omelette at Magic café was the best thing that we did on our way to Triund. A cup of Chai and a bowl full of Maggi never tasted that good. As soon as we reached Triund I was lost in the scenic beauty of that place. We then spent some time clicking few pictures, relaxing, met some new people, enjoyed our beer, had our food and went off to sleep around 11. The next day morning we started for snowline after having another bowl of Maggie noodles :P but couldn’t go beyond snowline café (3 Kms from Triund) due to poor health ( I started having cough and cold and one of my friend was going through the mountain sickness). We reached back to our camp around 11 and Mcllo by 4 PM. Took some rest, did some shopping and started for Delhi the next day morning.

All in all it was an amazing trip for me and no doubt Triund was the place that took my heart away. The whole atmosphere there was mesmerizing and I am definitely going to be there very soon. It was not possible without you guys. Special thanks to Mridula, Mantru, Rajered, Harsha & ashukkb for all the info.

mridula · Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:27

Good to hear about your trip the Punk Soul. I should have tried the cheese omelet somewhere too

I would be dreaming about Triund today.

The Punk Soul · Jul 3rd, 2009, 17:19

^^ Thanks Mridula..!! Your information about this place really helpd us a lot..

ashukkb · Jul 4th, 2009, 00:56

Thanks for your nice words Punk Soul.....

You know I too find Triund, The most memorable and cool place ...

I would like to go there again and again ....

Lets see when will be the 2nd trip there.

.....

miki64 · Jul 10th, 2009, 20:48

any information about triund trek?
duration?
cost?
what to needs& bring?
difficult?

The Punk Soul · Jul 11th, 2009, 01:42

Hi miki64, i just did Triund trek last month and based on my experience plz see below my answers to your queries

duration? - It took us around 6 hrs to reach Triund from Dharamkot. Dharamkot is around 3 kms from McLeodganj and if you cover these 3 kms by auto rikshaw/cab/bike then it reduces the trekking distance by 3 kms. Ideally it should take 3-5 hrs if you are in a good shape and having good stamina unlike us.

cost? - If you are planning to do camping at Triund then there are two options available. You can take a pre-designed package from any of the trekking agencies at Mcleodganj. These packages may cost you anything from Rs. 600/- to Rs. 1000 on per day & per person basis. Or you can just take Tent, sleeping bags & mattresses & potter from these trekking agencies and can arrange food yourself at Triund which is easily available. We paid total of Rs. 2000/-(inclusive of 2 tents, 4 sleeping bags & 4 mattresses, a potter & food) for 4 ppl by using the second way.

what to needs& bring? - Do carry some woolens & a torch + whatever you think you'll be needing.

difficult? - Not much but a bit..

Cheers...!!
Ankur

delhiwala · Jul 11th, 2009, 01:52

Triund Trek Info

Duration - 4-5 Hours Max

Cost - Nil, unless you hire porter or guide

What to needs& bring - Some energy bars, a rain coat, your camera and your spirit of adventure.....

Difficullty - Moderate

delhiwala · Jul 11th, 2009, 01:58

Oh ! Punk Soul, when you posted, I was on it too !

The Punk Soul · Jul 11th, 2009, 02:00

The Punk Soul · Jul 11th, 2009, 02:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

Oh ! Punk Soul, when you posted, I was on it too !

how does it matter my dear friend or as we say "Ki farak painda hai yaar"

maindak · Jul 11th, 2009, 02:15

gosh i still rue the day when we cudnt go to triund trek, previous night all of us guys were heavily drunk and woke up around 11-12

Indizen · Jul 11th, 2009, 02:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by mridula

Good to hear about your trip the Punk Soul. I should have tried the cheese omelet somewhere too

I would be dreaming about Triund today.

There is also that pizza place at Dharamkot, right?

mridula · Jul 13th, 2009, 22:25

Indizen, I have no idea. The one place where you get Pizza Namgayal Cafe. Unfortunately after waiting for an hour or so and still not being able to place our order we just had to walk off as we were starving by then.

fanofu2 · Nov 12th, 2009, 00:43

guys - am planning the mcd-triund-ilaka trek next week... hope i would be doable in nov? have wifey along with me who is not much of a trekker... hows the track from triund to ilaka?

thanks

Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:27	#78
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	Good to hear about your trip the Punk Soul. I should have tried the cheese omelet somewhere too I would be dreaming about Triund today. __________________ Mridula Travel Tales from India

Jul 4th, 2009, 00:56	#80
ashukkb Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai/ Delhi Posts: 148	Thanks for your nice words Punk Soul..... You know I too find Triund, The most memorable and cool place ... I would like to go there again and again .... Lets see when will be the 2nd trip there. ..... __________________ Ships are safe in the harbour But that is not what ships are built for-- "John A. Shedd",

Jul 11th, 2009, 01:52	#83
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Triund Trek Info Duration - 4-5 Hours Max Cost - Nil, unless you hire porter or guide What to needs& bring - Some energy bars, a rain coat, your camera and your spirit of adventure..... Difficullty - Moderate __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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Jul 2nd, 2009, 10:47	#76
Cardinal Divide Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 202	Other options for $5 to $10 include: Om Guest House, Yellow Guest House, Tibetan Ashoka and many others. You will have no problem finding a room at this price in town unless you go during the teachings. Even then you can get a cheap room as long as you arrive a few days early.

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The Punk Soul Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 34	So I think I should thank each and everyone of you here for making my trip such a wonderful one. I had a time of my life on this trip but it had few turn offs as well. Mcleodganj being the biggest one. I think I was expecting too much from McLeodganj and it turned out to be little different or may be I could not explore this place as it should be. We reached Mcllo on Thursday afternoon and explored the cuisines and the market area for sometime after having some rest. The next day morning we went to the Dalai Lama Temple & Tibetan Museum and really liked both the place a lot. It was quite disturbing to see the images of Chinese torture on Tibetan ppl at both of these places. After having our breakfast we started our trek to Triund and it took us almost 6 hrs to reach our destination. Having maggie and cheese omelette at Magic café was the best thing that we did on our way to Triund. A cup of Chai and a bowl full of Maggi never tasted that good. As soon as we reached Triund I was lost in the scenic beauty of that place. We then spent some time clicking few pictures, relaxing, met some new people, enjoyed our beer, had our food and went off to sleep around 11. The next day morning we started for snowline after having another bowl of Maggie noodles :P but couldn’t go beyond snowline café (3 Kms from Triund) due to poor health ( I started having cough and cold and one of my friend was going through the mountain sickness). We reached back to our camp around 11 and Mcllo by 4 PM. Took some rest, did some shopping and started for Delhi the next day morning. All in all it was an amazing trip for me and no doubt Triund was the place that took my heart away. The whole atmosphere there was mesmerizing and I am definitely going to be there very soon. It was not possible without you guys. Special thanks to Mridula, Mantru, Rajered, Harsha & ashukkb for all the info.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 17:19	#79
The Punk Soul Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 34	^^ Thanks Mridula..!! Your information about this place really helpd us a lot..

Jul 10th, 2009, 20:48	#81
miki64 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 55	any information about triund trek? duration? cost? what to needs& bring? difficult?

Jul 11th, 2009, 01:42	#82
The Punk Soul Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 34	Hi miki64, i just did Triund trek last month and based on my experience plz see below my answers to your queries duration? - It took us around 6 hrs to reach Triund from Dharamkot. Dharamkot is around 3 kms from McLeodganj and if you cover these 3 kms by auto rikshaw/cab/bike then it reduces the trekking distance by 3 kms. Ideally it should take 3-5 hrs if you are in a good shape and having good stamina unlike us. cost? - If you are planning to do camping at Triund then there are two options available. You can take a pre-designed package from any of the trekking agencies at Mcleodganj. These packages may cost you anything from Rs. 600/- to Rs. 1000 on per day & per person basis. Or you can just take Tent, sleeping bags & mattresses & potter from these trekking agencies and can arrange food yourself at Triund which is easily available. We paid total of Rs. 2000/-(inclusive of 2 tents, 4 sleeping bags & 4 mattresses, a potter & food) for 4 ppl by using the second way. what to needs& bring? - Do carry some woolens & a torch + whatever you think you'll be needing. difficult? - Not much but a bit.. Cheers...!! Ankur

Jul 11th, 2009, 01:58	#84
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Oh ! Punk Soul, when you posted, I was on it too !

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Jul 13th, 2009, 22:25	#89
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	Indizen, I have no idea. The one place where you get Pizza Namgayal Cafe. Unfortunately after waiting for an hour or so and still not being able to place our order we just had to walk off as we were starving by then.

Nov 12th, 2009, 00:43	#90
fanofu2 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 25	guys - am planning the mcd-triund-ilaka trek next week... hope i would be doable in nov? have wifey along with me who is not much of a trekker... hows the track from triund to ilaka? thanks