Prashar Lake vs Triund & McLeodganj
Pick Prashar Lake for
peace and quiet, fewer people
Pick Triund & McLeodganj for
first-timers, adventure, workations
| Prashar Lake | Triund & McLeodganj | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Mandi | Himachal, Dharamshala, Kangra |
| Highest point | 2,730 m | 2,850 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 7 km | about 18 km |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,000 | about ₹2,000 |
| Gateway | Bhuntar (Kullu) / Mandi | Dharamshala (Gaggal) |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Possible | Possible |
| Permits | None. | Forest fee; overnight camping permissions vary by season. |
Prashar Lake: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Triund & McLeodganj: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely