Triund & McLeodganj vs Beas Kund
Pick Triund & McLeodganj for
tight budgets, first-timers, a spiritual journey, an easier walk, a smaller budget
Pick Beas Kund for
nature, camping, adventure, fewer people
| Triund & McLeodganj | Beas Kund | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Dharamshala, Kangra | Himachal, Manali, Kullu |
| Highest point | 2,850 m | 3,690 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 18 km | about 32 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | May, Jun |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,000 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dharamshala (Gaggal) | Bhuntar (Kullu) |
| With kids | Good | Not advised |
| With seniors | Possible | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest fee; overnight camping permissions vary by season. | Forest permit via operator. |
Triund & McLeodganj: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Beas Kund: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- ❄︎May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely