How to Reach Triund from Delhi & Chandigarh
No road reaches Triund. The best ways to McLeod Ganj by bus, car, train and air from Delhi and Chandigarh, and how to arrive fresh for the trek.
By Himalayan Locals Editorial Team
There is no road to Triund. Every journey ends with a walk from the hills above McLeod Ganj, so the real question is how to reach McLeod Ganj comfortably, and early enough to rest before you climb.
Getting to McLeod Ganj
| From | Best option |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Overnight bus or a long day's drive; McLeod Ganj is approximately 500 km by road |
| Chandigarh | Bus or taxi to Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj via Ropar and the Kangra valley |
| By air | Fly to Kangra Airport at Gaggal, below Dharamshala, then take a taxi uphill |
| By train | Pathankot Cantt (Chakki), the nearest broad-gauge station, about 91 km from McLeod Ganj |
| From Dharamshala | McLeod Ganj is about 10 km above Dharamshala by road |
Delhi to Triund by bus or car
Overnight Volvo and other buses, both state-run and private, leave Delhi in the evening for McLeod Ganj and Dharamshala and arrive the next morning. By car, the usual route runs north through Panipat, Karnal and Ambala, then via Ropar, Anandpur Sahib and Nangal into the Kangra valley; allow around ten to eleven hours of driving, plus stops.
Flying in, or taking the train
Kangra Airport at Gaggal is the closest airport, with flights from Delhi. From there it is a taxi ride up through Dharamshala to McLeod Ganj. By rail, the nearest broad-gauge station is Pathankot Cantt (Chakki), about 91 km from McLeod Ganj, with taxis and buses for the onward journey into the hills.
Chandigarh to Triund
Chandigarh is closer than Delhi, and buses and taxis run regularly to Dharamshala. The road follows Ropar and the hills towards Una or Nangal before climbing through the Kangra valley. Many travellers from Punjab and Chandigarh make Triund a long weekend.
From McLeod Ganj to the start of the trail
Most day walkers take a taxi from McLeod Ganj to Galu Devi Temple above Dharamkot, where the forest check post is, and start walking there. The quieter route begins at Bhagsu Square, a short distance from McLeod Ganj, and climbs past Bhagsu Waterfall. On our private trek we collect you from your McLeod Ganj hotel and drop you back after the walk.
A comfortable Triund weekend from Delhi
- Night 0: overnight bus from Delhi, or drive up during the day.
- Day 1: arrive in McLeod Ganj, rest, explore the town and meet your guide for a briefing.
- Day 2: walk up towards Triund and spend the night partway up or on the ridge.
- Day 3: sunrise on the ridge, walk down and travel home in the evening.
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Travel questions
How far is Triund from Delhi?
McLeod Ganj is approximately 500 km from Delhi by road, and Triund is a walk of about 6 to 9 km above it, depending on where you start.
What is the nearest railway station to Triund?
Pathankot Cantt (Chakki) is the nearest broad-gauge station, about 91 km from McLeod Ganj. From there, take a taxi or bus into the hills.
What is the nearest airport to Triund?
Kangra Airport at Gaggal, below Dharamshala. From the airport, take a taxi up to McLeod Ganj.
Can I do Triund on a weekend from Delhi?
Yes, with an overnight bus on Friday, but it is tight. A long weekend, with one night in McLeod Ganj before the trek, is far more comfortable.