Rupin Pass vs Triund & McLeodganj
Pick Rupin Pass for
nature, camping, adventure, fewer people
Pick Triund & McLeodganj for
tight budgets, first-timers, a spiritual journey, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Rupin Pass | Triund & McLeodganj | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Shimla–Uttarkashi border | Himachal, Dharamshala, Kangra |
| Highest point | 4,650 m | 2,850 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 52 km | about 18 km |
| Days on the ground | 7–8 | 3–4 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Apr, May, Jun | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,000 |
| Gateway | Shimla / Dehradun | Dharamshala (Gaggal) |
| With kids | Not advised | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Possible |
| Permits | Forest permits on both sides; usually handled by the operator. | Forest fee; overnight camping permissions vary by season. |
Rupin Pass: when to go
- Jan
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- Mar
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- Sep
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- 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