Monday, December 22, 2008

EXPERIENCE TREKKING AT TRIUND..A Trekkers Paradise



Triund is a popular picnic spot and trek-route, situated at the foothills of the Dhauladhar Ranges, in Himachal Pradesh . Perched at an altitude of 2827 m, the place is noted for its scenic splendour of the majestic mountainous terrain. Triund offers an enchanting view of the Dhauladhar ranges the Kangra Valley.
Triund is situated 9 kms from Bhagsunath which is now very famous among foreigner tourist as a trekking paradise. Triund is name of a ridge in Dhauladhar Himalayas and it shows very close look for Moon peak-Indera Pass.
Triund is a 4-5 hour trek from Bhagsunath temple, near Macleodganj in Dharamshala(H.P).
From Triund there is scenic beauty of the range that divides Dharamshala from Chamba district. In this range there is Indra pass through which we can go to other place. It is a tough trekk approximately 12 kms from Triund through Snowline. There is a Forest Rest House/Banglow at the top of the ridge, which can be booked through Divsional Forest Officer at Dharamsala Near Distt court.
Reaching Triund is not a problem at all. You can reach Dharamshala which is accessible by road, rail and air. If you plan to reach Dharamshala by air, then remember flight is till Gagal airport. From there you can take a bus till Dharamshala. After Reaching D’shala, Macleodganj is just 10 km. You can hire a cab or you can go by local bus.You can also reach here on foot, through a trek.
After reaching Macleodganj, just take a break and enjoy the view.You can roam here and there and also visit Bhagsunath temple, and after that you can start the journey to Triund.
An early morning trek begins from McLeodganj (1700 metres), as one ascends to Dharamkot village (2100 metres), panoramic scenes stretch below — layers of hills housing small villages spread in the vast expanse of Kangra Valley.
As you go up a little further, you hear the silence speak in the sound of birds’ wings flapping. It is early dawn and the happy, free birds take joyous flights, hovering over your head while your sweating body demands a few resting moments. You can hear the wind and see its presence in swaying tiny twigs and towering pines. The music of birds reverberates all around in their magical chirping.
And then you reach the Galu Devi Temple (2130 metres), besides which is a small refreshment shop aptly named "Rest a while." From this point the trekking gets rigorous, with 22 steep curves and tough trails. On the way, one meets the simple shepherds guiding their flocks to the greener pastures during the summers.
It is a feast for the senses when you reach Illaqa, the snow-covered Dhauladhar range spreads out before your eyes. From here, the shepherds move on to Indrahar Pass to cross over to the Chamba Valley.
So all the people who love trekking and want to reach and explore new and exciting places, then Triund is one of them.
The very scenic view at the top is amazing. So what are you people waiting for, just pack up your bags and get ready for a trek of lifetime. Just don’t forget to take a lot of warm clothes with you. It can snow there any time.
Happy trekking.

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