The cold air in Dharamsala does not diminish the beauty of one of the most stunning cricket grounds in the world.
The stadium, with its brightly coloured seats and stands, feels like a cricketing Disneyland, especially when you consider the breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The awe-inspiring scenery provides a stunning view for the thousands of England fans who have made the pilgrimage to the foothills of the Himalayas.
Dharamsala is a popular destination, but England will not have the chance to achieve the desired result. Although the venue is suitable for a decider, England has missed the opportunity for the second consecutive marquee series.
In the Ashes, Ben Stokes' side left themselves with too much to do, and now they have wasted chances in India. This does not diminish the achievement of the emerging India side, but England should have been at least level going into this final match.
Tokes is captaining a losing series for the first time. He must motivate his team for one final push, despite some of them, including the skipper himself, having spent more time in India than at home since the end of the summer.
The difference between a 3-2 and 4-1 result is significant, and England's overall winter performance will appear poor if it becomes the latter.
The tourists will be hoping that Shoaib Bashir recovers from his illness, which prevented him from training on Wednesday, in order to play on Thursday.
The decision not to call up another spinner after the departures of Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed could be exposed, or worse, if the illness spreads, it could stretch a squad that is already down to 14 players.
It is hoped that the backroom staff, including the chef, participating in the fielding practice on Wednesday was simply a form of end-of-tour entertainment, rather than a backup plan.
For off-spinner Bashir and left-armer Tom Hartley, Dharamsala represents a final opportunity to prove they are the most inspired England selections since Michael Vaughan and Marcus Trescothick were chosen from domestic cricket.
While conversations have centered on how they can secure a place in their county sides in the early part of the summer, they may even have their sights set on pressuring the injured Leach as England's number one.
Pace bowler Ollie Robinson may not get another chance in India. His immediate England future now depends on his early season form for Sussex and the selectors' faith.
Although Robinson's back has let him down before, some of the criticism he received was unwarranted.
Robinson is a bowler who requires overs, so England must have been aware of the risk involved in selecting him for a Test match when he had not bowled competitively since July.
While the player can take some responsibility, Robinson was unlikely to decline a place in the side. The absence of a specialist fast-bowling coach on the tour is also unhelpful.
More broadly, it raises questions about England's preparation. England's low-key build-up in Abu Dhabi may have seemed fine when they won the first Test, but warm-up games are not appealing to big-moment players like Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
This approach might not work for everyone, as Robinson's example shows. While more overs would not have helped with the crucial catch he dropped, the big fast bowler should not have been in the high-traffic area of short mid-wicket for an off-spinner.
Questions have been raised about his girlfriend's extended stay on the tour. However, these questions may be considered double standards in an era where player mental health is rightfully prioritised.
With Robinson's omission, England has confirmed that their current first-choice pace bowlers are 41-year-old James Anderson and 34-year-old Mark Wood, whose fitness record is patchy but improving.
The evolution of England's fast-bowling department over the next two years is particularly interesting area to watch. Stuart Broad's absence has not been felt on this tour due to the limited number of pacemen selected, but his tenacity has been missed.
Although this may be Anderson's final overseas Test, his physical condition suggests that playing in the Ashes at the age of 43 in 2025 is not impossible.
If Broad retires soon and Robinson's place is uncertain, with Wood always on a tightrope, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, and Josh Tongue may need to step up. Chris Woakes may also have a role to play.
This week is particularly significant for Jonny Bairstow, as he reaches 100 Test caps, making him one of the most experienced England players. Bairstow is widely regarded as a survivor of English cricket, and he is respected and admired by all areas of the game, despite being a frequent target of the media.
While Bairstow's versatility is both a blessing and a curse, it is a testament to his skill and adaptability. Of England's 16 other centurions, only the bowlers and all-rounders - Stokes, Anderson, Broad and Sir Ian Botham - have a lower batting average than Bairstow.
His ability to fill different roles in the batting order, with or without the keeping gloves, may have extended his career. But had he been given a consistent role, Bairstow's overall record might have been stronger. His stellar 2022, including six centuries, was the catalyst for the Bazball revolution. It is undeniable.
Even in a significant Test match, Bairstow finds himself in need of a score. Harry Brook will return at some point, so Bairstow may once again be competing with Ben Foakes for a place in the team.
Foakes' wicketkeeping is exceptional, and his batting is steady, but perhaps too one-paced for a number seven who is often asked to guide the tail. England may decide it is time to move on from both Bairstow and Foakes, with Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, and James Rew waiting in the wings.
While England may be on the verge of an evolution, India's is already underway. This series may be remembered as the birth of a formidable new batting line-up, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel stepping up in the absence of established names.
Although the batting has a fresh feel, the bowling still has an Old Firm look, with Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin, the latter also playing his 100th Test this week. Ashwin is a spin-bowling scientist with an unorthodox action. He has taken 507 wickets, making him a legend of the game.
Stokes has mentioned the 'progress' his team has made during this tour. To some extent, he is correct. England has been outplayed on their previous two tours, which is not the case this time around in India. The Indian tour examines the mind, body and soul of a team, and England has not fallen apart like many others before them.
Although 4-1 may have been an expected result before the start of the tour, it would now feel like a disappointment. Stokes' discussion of progress is more valid at 3-2.
While this match may be inconsequential in Dharamsala, England still faces significant challenges in the Himalayas.