The trekking trail to Ilaqua Got starts from Galu Devi temple above Dharamkot village near Dharamshala and passes through the camping ground of Triund, snowline cafe.
Hike Distance: 24 KMs round trip via Dharamkot | |
Elevation: 3200 Meters | |
Total Elevation Gain: Approx. 1350 Meters from Mcleodganj | |
Hiking Time: : 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS | |
Why climb the trail to Triund? Meadows abound near the crest of Dhauladhars providing rich pastures for grazing where large numbers of Gaddi shepherds take their flocks. The top of the crest is buried under vast expanses of thick snow. Triund – Ilaqua Ghot approached from the hill station of McLeod Ganj, is the nearest and most accessible snow line in the Indian Himalayas. | |
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Crowd Factor: Well known but overcrowded during most of the weekends | |
Scenery Factor: Spectacular | |
Hike Route: Mcleodganj – Dharamkot – Galu – Triund – Snowline – Llaqua |
Region: Dhauladhar Range, Dharamshala (H.P.)
Starting Point: Mcleodganj (Trek starts at 9:00 AM Day 1)
Ending Point: Mcleodganj (Trek ends at 4:00 PM Day 3)
DAY1
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Post Breakfast - Meet up at Mcleodganj
Trekking - Mcleodganj to Galu Devi | 1-2 Hrs
Trekking - Galu Devi to Triund | 3-4 Hours
Have Tea with Snacks | Free self-time to explore around
Dinner will be served
Overnight stay in tents
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DAY2 |
Triund (2825m) to Snowline Cafe | 1-2 hour uphill walk
Snowline Cafe to Ilaqua Got (grazing grounds) 1 hour easy walk (mostly flat/downhill)
Setup Camp for overnight stay at Ilaqua
Post Lunch | Ilaqua Got to Lahesh Cave (3475m) 1-2 hours
Come back to camp at Llaqua Got before sundown
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DAY3 |
After breakfast | Pack up and come back straight to Mcleodganj. (Downhill Trekking) |
Trek Over: Off to go |
MadTrek expects you to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you don’t want to carry your backpack so you can give it to porter, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay Rs. 400/- extra per day per bag.
Cancellation Time | Cancellation Fee |
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30 days or more prior to check-in date | FREE Cancellation (100% refund) |
Between 15 to 30 days of check-in date | 50% advance amount |
Less than 15 days of check-in date | 100% advance amount |