attraction · Kangra · 2,875 m

Taxi to Triund

Triund at 2,875 m is a ridge above McLeodganj with front-row Dhauladhar views. 4.5 km each way from Galu Devi, 3–4 hours up. Day trip or overnight camp; roadhead is McLeodganj.

Best time
Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov. Dec–Feb snow.
Altitude
2,875 m
Region
Kangra
Cheapest fare
2,500

Taxi fares to Triund

One-way fares from major cities. Round trip is roughly 1.8× the one-way price (driver's return day built in). All fares include tolls, parking & driver allowance.

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Dharamshala11 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Manali126 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kullu127 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Mandi133 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kasol152 km5 hrs2,6003,3004,000Details
Shimla238 km7 hrs4,0005,0006,200Details
Chandigarh275 km8 hrs4,7005,9007,300Details
Delhi645 km20 hrs11,50014,40017,800Details

Why visit Triund

  • 4.5-km moderate trek from Galu Devi
  • Dhauladhar range panorama
  • Overnight camps (₹800–2000)
  • Magic View Café stop
  • Extend to Snowline (5 km further)
  • Roadhead: Galu Devi (5 km from McLeodganj)
Practical note: Camping at top allowed with pre-booking. Magic View Café halfway. Forest permit auto for camping.

Which vehicle for Triund?

Sedan (Dzire/Etios)

Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.

SUV (Ertiga/XL6)

Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.

Innova Crysta

High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.

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