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Triund is a small hillstation in the Kangra area in the territory of Himachal Pradesh, India. Triund is a piece of Dharamkot. Triund is at the foot of the Dhauladhar goes and is at a stature of 2,828 m.

For a city occupant, nothing could be more unwinding and happy than venturing out to slopes that are secured with rich greenery and natural air! Such captivating excellence and harmony can be seen in the ‘crown jwell of Dharamshala’, Triund. With all its characteristic intrigue and greatness, Triund is situated perfectly between the laps of Himachal Pradesh’s Dhauladhar Ranges and the enamoring Kangra Valley. Additionally, Triund is among India’s most mainstream trekking goals for the adolescent, and pulls in lakhs of experience darlings from the whole way across the nation. The precarious landscapes and bends offer an ideal fortune trove to its trekkers.

Triund is a simple trek in Himachal Pradesh that offers you a departure into the great Himalayas. Arranged a couple of kilometers from Dharamshala at a height of 2828 m, it is a spot ideal for trekking with astounding path offering grand perspectives on the whole Kangra Valley. A trek to Triund is short and basic. It tends to be done from either McLeodganj or Dharamkot, which is 2 km in front of McLeodganj. The main portion of the trek is a bit by bit slanted stroll with the last 2 km from Snowline Cafe which includes a vertical ascension right till Triund. The night sky from Triund is a sight in itself and is a decent reason for outdoors here around evening time.

HOW TO GET TRIUND?
The trek starts from Galu Temple in Dharamkot and one needs to trek for about 7-8km to reach Triund. It is absolutely worth it because of the refreshing walks amongst the Rhododendron and Oak forest. There is another trek route that goes via Bhagsu Fall and Shiva Cafe which is considered to be more challenging. Triund is also the base camp and acclimatisation point for the trek to Inderhara point in Dhauladar range.

The Chadar Trek or the Zanskar Gorge is a winter trail in the Zanskar, in the Indian administered union territory of Ladakh.

Get ready for the most challenging trek of your lifetime – an ice walk on the frozen Zanskar River, an encounter for the bold hearted and adrenaline junkies while you trek the Himalayas!

The trek is all about persistence & survival – of learning to survive in the harsh terrains at sub-zero temperatures, interacting with the locals & understanding their way of living, especially in one of the most inhabitable regions in the world, while you trek across a dramatic gorge with frozen waterfalls on the frozen trail of Zanskar spanned out like a “Chadar” that acts like a mirror for the sky. After all there aren’t a significant number of such restrictive experience interests where you find a good pace the basic rush of staying in bed caverns, pondering over blasting blazes in frosty temperatures with most certainly the ever-present feeling of risk, yet enduring everything.

An incredibly exciting trek, Chadar Trek is one for the thrill seekers that like to bet everything or hard and fast. Trekking in Ladakh have increased tremendous disrepute as of late, and Chadar trek has gotten a most loved among Indians and voyagers from different pieces of the world. The trek is open for a little window of only 45 to 50 days, for the most part from first of January till twentieth of February, contingent on the strong arrangement of Chadar – the ice cover.

How to start the journey?

The journey starts at the mountain town of Leh. The only way to reach Leh is by flight and it is surrounded by snow giving it a complete white look. One can catch a glimpse of the snow capped mountains from the flight as it descends toward Leh which is located at 11400 feet above sea level. The trek is over the Zanskar River which lies frozen during the winter. The most preferred time to cross the ice would be in February. During that time, the ice tends to be at its most stable state. The Frozen River Trek begins from the small village of Chilling from where the Zanskar River begins to freeze.

The Annapurna base camp trek is one of the most popular treks in the world. With the beautiful heart whelming scenery, Annapurna massif includes the world’s tenth highest peak. Annapurna I (8,091 m) holds an almost fatal attraction for mountaineers.

When we talk about the Annapurna Base Camp, there is a sense of admiration that starts building up which leaves every trekker spellbound. There are very few treks that have this aura of making you fall in love with the landscapes and bring you closer to the base of 7,000 and 8,000-meter peaks in such a short period of time which makes this ABC (Annapruna Base Camp) trek so fascinating for solo traveller. The Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region.
The Annapurna Base Camp is a small cluster of lodges opposite the Annapurna glacier. As you look up from the edge of the glacier, you come face to face with the Annapurna massif. Annapurna I, III and South, Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli and Machapuchare are all there to meet your gaze when your eyes rest upon them.

How to get Annapurna Base Camp?

The starting point of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the beautiful city of Pokhara, which lies just 5 to 6 hours away from the capital. You can reach Pokhara city from Kathmandu via road or via plane as well. Then take a bus from Pokhara to Nayapul (Kimchi) and begin trekking from there. It’s a 3-4 day trek from Kimchi to Annapurna Base Camp along side the Annapurna valley. Several more treks also starts from there but the most famous treks are Annapurna sunset trek, Machhapuchhre Base Camp trek, Hiunchuli trek, Tilicho lake trek, Annapurna Sanctuary trek, e.t.c.

This Annapurna Base Camp is a real trekking experience for all trekking enthusiasts and with all the beautiful and heart whelming scenery, makes it the best destination for Backpackers and solo travellers.

Kheerganga Trek is a very peaceful place for backpackers and hikers, located at a height of 3970m. According to Indian mythology, Kheerganga is an abode of Hindu Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva was said to have meditated here for almost 3,000 years. Located deep in the Parvati Valley, Kheerganga presents to the trekkers a wealth of memorable experiences!

Kheerganga is the nature’s paradise, the beauty of the place is spellbinding and its refresh ing hot water spring makes Kheerganga one of the most reviving destination for solo travllers. The place is famous for hot water spring and a splendid view of valley, there are some nearby places which can be visited. With its promise of hot springs and a splendid view of the Himalayas and the Parvati Valley, this backpacker’s trip to Himachal Pradesh attracts people from all over the country. Upon reaching Kheerganga, you can head straight for the Parvati Kund or the natural hot water springs, which become all the more attractive in the winters.

How to get Kheerganga?

Visitors can reach Pulga by travelling via Kullu, Kasol or Delhi. If you are planning to travel from Kasol, it will take upto 1.5 via bus or 1 hour via bus to Barshaini and then 12 km trek to Kheerganga.

A place not to miss for a backpacker in search for some peace while in Parvati valley in Himachal Pradesh is the village of Pulga which is at an elevation of 9498 feet (2896m) above sea level.

Pulga village is best known for its beautiful wooden houses, Tea plantation and its animal husbandry. At the heart of the village is a temple of their lord Narayana where the older villagers gather in the evening to spend time with each other

Accommodation facilities for travellers in Pulga is very limited with a couple of mid range fancy motels and a couple of budget lodges.

Places to visit in pulga village are it’s apple farms, tea plantations, fairy forest and temple of lord Narayana

How to reach Pulga?

Visitors can reach Pulga by travelling via Kullu, Kasol or Delhi. If you are planning to travel from Kasol, it will take 2 hours to reach Pulga by road. You can also take a bus from Delhi to Bhuntar and from there you can reach Pulga via Katagla.

It is the best place for backpackers and travellers to find one’s soul. Visiting Pulga village is a very refreshing and heavenly experience.

Tosh is a small yet beautiful undiscovered village in Parvati Valley located on a hill near Kasol in the state Himachal Pradesh, India. It is at an elevation of 2400 meters(7,900 ft.) above ground level and is best known for its apple orchids, wooden houses and hashish. It is a very beautiful village with peaceful atmosphere. Best places to visit in Tosh village are the water fall, Tosh Mandir and it’s cheerful cafes.