Triund Snow Line and Laka Glacier Trek
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Trip Overview
This offbeat trek to the Laka Glacier offers some of the most amazing views of Dhauladhar mountain range and Kangra valley.
Highlights
- 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
- Fixed Departure: Guaranteed departure for even a single member
- Changing Facility: A 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 meters - 9 km - 4/5 Hours trek
- You will have to report at the Base Camp Mcleodganj earlier than 10 am
- Post which you will be trekking to Triund via Dhramkot & Naddi which will be a 9 km trek and will take you 4 to 5 hours.
- You will have your lunch on the way.
- You will be camping overnight and relish warm served dinner at Triund campsite.
Day 2: Triund - Laka Glacier - Triund | 3500 meters - 6 km - 6 Hours trek
- On the second day 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 and it will be a 6 kilometers trek and will take you 6 hours to reach.
- After spending some time at Laka Glacier you will have your packed lunch here.
- By early evening you will be walking back to Triund for overnight camping.
Day 3: Triund to Mcleodganj | 9 km - 3/4 Hours trek
- On the third day, you may check out from Triund Camp after breakfast.
- Post which you will be trekking 9 kilometers back to Base Camp Mcleodganj via Bhagsu Falls and reach Mcleodganj by afternoon (around 2 pm).
Basic Details
Inclusions
- Lunch, dinner & breakfast at the campsite 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 and 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
- Expense on any personal nature
- Anything not specified in inclusions above
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Important Information
- Available to book on all dates of the calendar, if booked for two adults. In this case please send an enquiry.
- 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 the day of your trek and group cannot 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 the 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 misbehaves 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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An expert qualified Trek leader is assigned to lead every trek. Along with support staff, guides, cooks and porters accompany you during the trek. Post booking all details including trip coordinator details are shared on booking voucher on email and app.
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No, you do not need to buy any advanced snow shoes for this trek. All you require are a good pair of trekking shoes. You can opt for water resistant trekking shoes. Do carry along sufficient number of spare socks. Woolen socks are optional though.
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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Base Camp, near TIPA (Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts), Dharmkot Road. McLeodganj
- You will receive complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, in your Booking Confirmation Voucher instantly.
₹ 3590 Per Person
