Delhi → McLeodganj (overnight drive)
Overnight drive — The trip begins in the evening with reporting at the Delhi pickup point, where you meet the trip coordinator and the group. You then set off on an overnight drive in an AC traveller/Volvo towards the Kangra valley in Himachal — roughly 520 km over 12–13 hours — climbing steadily through the night towards Dharamshala and McLeodganj. There is a dinner halt en route (on your own). A comfortable transit night that sets up a scenic morning arrival.
Meals not included
Overnight in transit (AC traveller/Volvo)
Arrive McLeodganj + local sightseeing
Arrival + local sightseeing — You arrive in McLeodganj (~6,831 ft) by morning, check in to the hotel, freshen up and relax. Post leisure, the group heads out for a short hike to the Bhagsu waterfall, the Bhagsunath temple and the cliffside Shiva Cafe. The rest of the day is free to wander McLeodganj's lanes and famous cafes and to try the local street-style momos in the market. Later, head back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay before the trek begins.
Snacks, Dinner
McLeodganj (hotel)
McLeodganj → Triund (trek + camping)
4–6h trek — The headline day. After an early breakfast you set off with the trek guide on the ~9 km trail to Triund, carrying only the essentials you need for the day. It is an easy, well-marked trek that climbs gradually through mixed forest of oak, deodar and rhododendron, with only the final stretch of switchbacks turning steep. Reach the open meadow of Triund (~9,350 ft) by noon, where the snow-capped Dhauladhar peaks rise close on one side and the Kangra Valley falls away on the other. Settle into tents and spend the evening with dinner, a bonfire and music.
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Triund (tents)
Triund → McLeodganj → Delhi (overnight drive)
~3–4h trek + overnight drive — Wake early to one of the finest sunrises of the trip as first light breaks over the Dhauladhar range from the ridge. After breakfast you check out from the camp and trek back down the ~9 km trail to McLeodganj. If time allows, you can visit the Dalai Lama temple (Tsuglagkhang) and the ancient St. John in the Wilderness church on your own. By evening you board the AC traveller/Volvo for the long overnight drive back to Delhi.
Breakfast
Overnight in transit (AC traveller/Volvo)
Reach Delhi
Morning arrival (6–8 AM) — The overnight drive brings you back into Delhi by morning, usually between 6 and 8 AM, where the trip comes to a close. Say your goodbyes to the group and head home, carrying the Dhauladhar sunrise, the starry night at Triund and the calm of McLeodganj with you.
Meals not included
Not included — trip ends
