Triund and Laka Glacier Trek
2 Nights/3 Days
Mcleodganj
Mcleodganj
Group
O339A960
2 to 20 people
English, Hindi
Moderate
Overview
This offbeat trek to the Laka Glacier offers some of the most amazing views of Dhauladhar mountain range and Kangra valley.
- Free Facility to freshen-up/change at Mcleodganj Base Camp
- Free Facility to keep luggage at Mcleodganj Base Camp
- Experience trekking to a Glacier
- See amazing views of Dhauladhar's mountain range and Kangra valley
Why Choose This?
- No hidden charges: All inclusive price with no hassle of paying on multiple occasions during the trip
- Daily availability: Guaranteed departure for even a single member
- Changing Facility: Free facility for changing and keeping your extra luggage at the reporting location
- Road transportation: All road transportation after the reporting point is included in the cost
Detailed Overview
Laka Glacier Trek is about 8 km from Bhagsu Nath and in all 13 km from Mcleodganj. Right from winters to June, there is snow and ice at the glacier. March to June is the best time for this trek. Post-June, glacier begins to decrease and by July/August, not much snow will be left.
This offbeat trek to the Laka Glacier offers some of the most amazing views of Dhauladhar mountain range and Kangra valley.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Mcleodganj to Triund | 2875 metres - 9 km - 4/5 Hours trek
Report at the Base Camp Mcleodganj earlier than 10 AM & Trek to Triund via Dhramkot & Naddi. Lunch on the way. Overnight Camping plus Dinner at Triund.
Day 2: Triund - Laka Glacier - Triund | 3500 metres - 6 km - 6 Hours trek
After breakfast, the journey starts from Triund to Laga Got. The trail goes through glacial moraine to Laga Got which is an open meadow, a temporary shepherd encampment.
After spending some time at Laka Glacier we will have our packed lunch here. By early evening we will walk back to Triund for overnight camping.
Day 3: Triund to Mcleodganj | 9 km - 3/4 Hours trek
Check out from Triund Camp after the Breakfast. Trek back to Base Camp Mcleodganj via Bhagsu Falls and reach Mcleodganj by afternoon (around 2 pm).
Inclusions
- Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast at Camp in Triund. Veg meals will be served at the camp
- Lunch is packed box of sandwiches. Dinner has Chapati, Dal, Rice, Veg Curry, Salad
- Breakfast: Bread Omelette or Maggi or Aloo Paratha with Tea
- Camp accommodation at Triple sharing basis and individual sleeping bags (couples will be given camps on Twin sharing basis - subject to availability)
- Expert Guides & Porter to carry the tents
- Lockers, Wash and Change Facility at the Base Camp at Mcleodganj
- Common Toilet Tents
- Government & Forest Department Permits
Exclusions
- Porter for personal bags
- Bottled Water
- Anything not specified in inclusions above
- Expense on any personal nature
Important Info
Things to Carry:
- T-shirts, Trekking Pants, Windproof jacket preferably with a hood, Warm and thick Fleece,
- Full-sleeve Woolen sweater, regular socks (3-4 pairs), Scarf/muffler (optional),
- Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole are recommended),
- Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers, Raincoat / Poncho,
- Small light weight towel, Water bottle, Sunscreen Lotion,
- Cap to keep the strong sun away from your face, Sun glasses,
- Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries),
- Medicines (if requiring any specific medication), Personal toiletries,
- Books, if you like reading,
- Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it,
- Camera with charged batteries.
- Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewelry and electronic items on the trek.
Please note: In case activity is not safe to be done due to bad weather, the guiding team will propose an alternate option to the participants. This is keeping the safety interest of our customers in mind. One chooses not to go with the alternative but in such case, no refund is applicable, as the situation is beyond our control.
Special Instructions:
- You must inform the Base Camp coordinator in advance in case you're not able to reach the location on time, so that they'll be able to wait for you. If you fail to inform your trip coordinator then it is considered as No Show
- No Show: If you do not report on day of your trek and group can not wait any longer and they will proceed with the trek. No refund would be applicable.
- If camping is affected by the weather or any other natural calamities then and hotels stay has to be provided then charges must be paid by customer on actuals.
- Your safety is our responsibility and so we reserve the right to revoke services of anyone not following the instructions of our expert guides during the trek.
- In case someone mis-behaves under influence of alcohol, we reserve the right to cancel their booking
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mobile reception is available in some stretches during the trek, but Triund does not have mobile reception. Vodafone & BSNL network does show-up sometimes but would not be of much use.
48 travellers found this helpful
As Triund trail is little rocky, hiking shoes are recommended, have at least shoes with a good grip and extra pair of socks. A warm jacket according to the season and must carry a raincoat or poncho in rainy season. There is no need to carry food/snacks as there are shops & cafes along the trail and also on top.
45 travellers found this helpful
The reporting location of the trek - McLeodganj Base Camp is about 1 km walking distance from McLeodganj Bus Stand. Exact reporting address and local contact details are sent automatically in email/SMS once booking is done.
55 travellers found this helpful
Although Triund is an easy trek, conditions at Triund Top can be unpredictable sometimes. Bad weather if encountered may not be best for small child. Camping at night with 5 year old or younger child on Triund Top is not advisable. Day hike can be done.
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Reporting/Start Point:
Base Camp, near TIPA (Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts), Dharmkot Road. McLeodganj₹ 2990 Per Person
