Day 1: Goodbye, City-Me. Our journey will begin directly at Delhi, 05:30 pm at ISBT Kashmiri Gate bus stop to be precise. From here, we board a direct bus to McLeodGan,j saying goodbye to our city lives. Travel: 12-13 hrs bus journey (Delhi > Dharamshala) Day 2: McLord! I’m Coming Home. Reach Dharamshala early in the morning. Our homestay is located in Dharamkot, a picturesque hill town which is just a 25-minute cab ride away from us with spectacular views of the entire valley. After breakfast in Dharamkot, head to H. H. Dalai Lama Temple, Namgyal Monastery, and the Tibet Museum. Visit St. John’s in the Wilderness Church. Sample some local cuisine for dinner. Travel: 25-min cab ride (Dharamshala > Dharamkot) Day 3: It’s pronounced tree-oond, not try-und. Aaah! The big day! We trek to Triund, one of the peaks of the Dhauladhar mountain range. After an early breakfast, head to Galudev Temple. We make our way to Triund, which is 2,850 meters (9,350 ft) above sea level. It is a day-long hike but the serene mountainous landscape, rare wildlife and a trail dotted with magical little cafés with breathtaking views will keep you going. Camp in tents facing the majestic snow-clad mountain range through the night. Travel: 30-min cab ride (Dharamkot > Gallu Temple) Day 4: Muscle-Discovery Day After breakfast, say goodbye to Triund and start the descent. Reach our rooms in Dharamkot by afternoon. This is the day to rest muscles you didn’t even know you had. The evening is at leisure. You can check out some of the popular cafes in the area which have music lessons, live music, meditation sessions, and workshops happening every other night. Travel: 30-min cab ride (Gallu Temple > Dharamkot) Day 5: I Believe I Can Fly After an early breakfast, we make our way to Bir-Billing, where we can spend the day walking around this beautiful town, chilling at a cafe, or paragliding. We regroup by evening and make our way back to our homestay in Dharamkot. If heights and flying aren't your thang, gorge on some Bhagsu cake or sit in a cafe and listen to music the whole day! Experience the titular evening at Sunset Cafe in Gallu. Travel: 2-3 hour cab rides (Dharamkot > Bir Billing > Dharamkot) Day 6: Last Day, Last Chance After breakfast, check out. Make final shopping calls at McLeodGanj market. Head to Dharamshala. Board the semi-sleeper bus early in the evening. Travel: 12-13 hour bus ride (McLeodganj > Delhi) Day 7: The Toughest Goodbye We'll reach the ISBT Kashmiri Gate bus stop early in the morning around 7am. Trip ends. Say goodbye to the hills and hello to nostalgia, of course, until next time!