HomeDestinationsIndiaHimachal PradeshGalu Devi Temple to McLeod Ganj
Moderate
Hiking
🇮🇳 India
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: IN-HP-16

Galu Devi Temple to McLeod Ganj

Added on 30 Sep 2026
Logged by @trailxon9 September 2026

Forest trail from Galu Devi Temple on the Triund route down through Dharamkot to Upper Bhagsu, McLeod Ganj.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Busy trail in season; descend slowly on stony sections.

Weather check

At Start
2047m

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32.2503, 76.3225

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 32.2503, 76.3225 @ 2047m

Quick Stats

Distance
5.45 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
1777m - 2145m
Max Elevation
2145 m
Max Gradient
44.2%
40.3%

Highlights

  • Galu Devi Temple
  • Dharamkot cafes
  • Bhagsu Waterfall

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+96 m

Total Descent

-365 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
84.6

84.6

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
4.85

4.85

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)7%
Moderate (3-8%)30%
Steep (>8%)63%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved34%
Unpaved66%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
34%
Gravel
13%
Dirt Track
53%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 27

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 32.240218
MAX LAT: 32.254770
MIN LON: 76.320752
MAX LON: 76.331306

Point Spacing: 4.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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