Triund trek, McLeod Ganj

A popular day hike from McLeod Ganj up through oak and rhododendron forest to the grassy ridge of Triund at 2,850 m. From the top, the snow-capped Dhauladhar range rises right in front of you, and the Kangra valley spreads out below.

The trail is about 9 km each way from McLeod Ganj (less from the Galu Devi temple, where taxis can drop you), and takes 3 to 4 hours up. Many people camp overnight at the top to see the sunset and sunrise; tents can be hired from the stalls there. It's best from March to June and September to November; avoid the monsoon (July to August), when the trail is slippery and cloudy.