How to go from Chandigarh to Triund Trek?
There are three ways to go from Chandigarh to Triund Trek - bus, car, or train. The fastest way to reach the trek from Chandigarh is by driving, but the cheapest way to arrive at the destination from the state is by taking a train. That said, taking a bus from your location to the trek can also be budget-friendly as well as convenient.
In order to reach Triund, the travelers from Chandigarh need to reach McleodGanj, which is considered to be the base camp of the trek. McleodGanj is located at an approximate distance of 240.6 kilometers from Chandigarh and can be reached within 7 hours by bus, car, or train. From McleodGanj to Triund, it is a small distance of around 9 kilometers, which can be covered by trekking.
Traveling to McleodGanj from Chandigarh by Bus
There are a number of regular and direct bus services between Chandigarh and McleodGanj, which help to travel to the destination by roadways convenient and affordable. Around 11 buses leave for McLeodGanj from Chandigarh every day.
The journey includes a few stops and lasts approximately 7 hours. These buses can be easily booked offline as well as online. Some of the available bus services from Chandigarh to McLeodGanj are:
Snow Region Tours (Non A/C Semi Sleeper)
- Fare: INR 800
- Departure time: 11:25 PM IST
- Arrival time: 06:30 AM IST
Bholenath Travels (Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper / Seater)
- Fare – INR 800
- Departure – 11:59 PM IST
- Arrival – 06:30 AM IST
Asians Shina Tours and Travels (Non A/C Semi Sleeper)
- Fare – INR 800
- Departure – 11:59 PM IST
- Arrival – 06:30 AM IST
Bholenath Travels (Non A/C Semi Sleeper)
- Fare – INR 700
- Departure – 11:55 PM IST
- Arrival – 06:30 AM IST
Traveling to McleodGanj from Chandigarh by Car
Travelers can either rent a taxi or drive their own vehicle from Chandigarh to McleodGanj. A non-stop drive from the state to the destination will take you about 6 hours. The best part about driving or taking a cab to the place is that it is more convenient and the travelers can also get a chance to halt and cover other destinations and attractions on the way.
If you are planning to take a cab, you can book a hatchback, tempo traveller, sports utility vehicle, sedan, or minivan based upon the total number of travelers and their convenience. When driving from Chandigarh to McleodGanj, there are 3 possible routes that can be taken, namely the NH 205 route, the SH 39 route, and the SH 24 route.
Reaching the destination via the NH 205, SH 39, and SH 24 routes will take you approximately 6 hours, 8 hours, and 6 hours respectively.
Traveling to McleodGanj from Chandigarh by Train
There is not any direct train from Chandigarh to McleodGanj. However, the travelers board the Cdg Asr Sup train from Chandigarh and reach Jalandhar. From here, they can rent a cab and arrive at McleodGanj.