Dharamshala, Triund & Laka Glacier
Dharamshala, McLeodganj, Triund & Laka Glacier, Himachal Pradesh
Applications closed on 27 March 2026
Overview
Trail Overview
Beyond the cafes and bookshops of McLeodganj lies a trail to the roof of the Dhauladhar range - a dramatic wall of rock and snow that rises almost vertically from the Kangra Valley floor. This journey begins in the Tibetan quarter of Dharamshala, where you will visit the Dalai Lama's temple, explore the narrow lanes of the exile community, and eat momos and thukpa in steam-filled kitchens before hitting the trail. The climb to Triund is a classic Himalayan ridgeline camp at 2,850m with sunset views over the entire Kangra Valley, and from there the trail pushes higher to Laka Glacier at the snowline, where glacial pools sit in a rocky amphitheatre below 5,000m peaks. At night on Triund, the lights of Dharamshala twinkle far below while the Milky Way arcs overhead in skies unpolluted by city glow. This is the perfect introduction to Himalayan trekking - close to civilisation, but wild enough to feel like a real adventure.
Why this journey exists
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dharamshala
Arrive in Dharamshala. Visit the Dalai Lama's Tsuglagkhang complex. Evening walk through McLeodganj market. Tibetan thukpa dinner.
Day 2: Dharamshala Heritage Walk
Morning walk through Dharamshala's colonial-era buildings. Visit Norbulingka Institute for Tibetan arts and thangka painting. Afternoon at Dal Lake.
Day 3: McLeodganj to Triund
Trek from McLeodganj to Triund ridge (2,828m). Trail passes through oak and rhododendron forests. Camp on the ridge with 180° Dhauladhar panorama.
Day 4: Triund to Laka Glacier
Push beyond Triund to Laka Glacier at the snowline. Cross rocky moraine and seasonal snow. Return to Triund for a second night under stars.
Day 5: Triund to McLeodganj
Sunrise over the Kangra Valley. Descend back to McLeodganj through forests. Afternoon free for shopping, monastery visits, or rest.
Day 6: Departure
Morning visit to Tsuglagkhang complex and the Tibet Museum. Farewell Tibetan meal. Depart from Dharamshala.
Included
- All meals
- Camping equipment at Triund
- Guesthouse stays
- Local guide
- Permits
Not Included
- Travel to/from Dharamshala
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance
Travel / Transport Add-On
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Provenance & Pricing
About This Journey
Scouting Provenance
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Pricing Tier
A well-established route that has been scouted multiple times and refined through feedback from past travelers.
Classic journeys offer:
- Proven, well-tested itineraries
- Reliable local partnerships built over multiple seasons
- Optimized logistics from repeated trips
- Most accessible pricing in our range
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