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Visit my Instagram for Art and Travel               Five things must do in Kashmir                           Kashmir is truly an enchanting place you will ever come across in India. Be it scenic beauty, food, culture or be it the people of Kashmir everything has its own charm. The picturesque landscape of Kashmir are so serene, calm and mesmerising that  will make you fall in love with this place. Shikara ride:     We all have seen and heard lot of time about Shikara ride,but how many of us ever get a chance to experience this mesmerising ride. Here I am not at all talking about taking a shikara ride instead run a shikara by yourself and it has its own soothing experience. Once you reach to Dal lake ask your vendor to allow you to run a shikara. Initially it will be tough job for anyone,but keep on following the instructions given by vendor.  You will surely thank me later for this beautiful experience. Visit Chaijaai :     The fantastic architect of this beautiful, British era caf

Visit my Instagram for Art and Travel                                  She Haat                   She haat  is located on Nahan- Shimla highway at Bag-Pashog, Teh – Pacchad, District Sirmaur . This haat was inaugurated virtually on 17 dec, 2020 by  CM of Himachal Pradesh. This place is built for rural women to provide self employment to them. This is also a platform to popularise traditional food and to promote healthy cuisine and healthy lifestyle. This place is perfect spot to take a break, where you can enjoy local delicacies of district Sirmaur. Besides of it if you are an handicraft  lover and having an eye for shopping, this place can do wonders to you. Rural Haat : This place is located inside the she-haat, where you can shop for handmade products which are made by rural women only, who have been specially trained with skills to become entrepreneurs by District Administration Sirmaur.  This small haat is adorned with local handicrafts from all over the district where rural women

Visit my Instagram for Art and Travel                                                         Food joints in Shimla The food we consume affect our moods as well as the clarity of thinking especially while travelling. Being a capital of Himachal, Shimla is sprinkled with numerous food joints. Indian, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and lot more are the options you will be having on your plate, while exploring the capital. There   is something particularly special about cafes of Shimla, a deep sense of satisfaction will touch your soul and pamper your taste buds. Despite of all the delightful cuisine, bakery is something which is always appreciated by localities and tourists. Besides of food joints Shimla is adorned by monuments, heritage sites and its breathtaking views. Some of the most visited food joints given below: Indian Coffee House:- If you want to rejoice the bygone era, this place is the right choice to visit in. Established in 1957 and is one of the most oldest and popular Cof

Visit my Instagram for Art and Travel        BEST OF NH 205 (CHANDIGARH-MANALI) While travelling to a destination you find yourselves hungry and in need of eateries or restaurants or even dhabas midway. Without any knowledge and less information on the internet about such places you might stop at any food joint you see near the highway and mostly you will be disappointed by either the food or the sanitation or some of you might only survive on packaged foods until you reach your destination. But what if you knew of the right or maybe the place to eat in at certain points of the highway? Now wouldn’t that be delightful because you will certainly enjoy your trip more on a full stomach. So here are some of the eateries adjacent to the highway that you can eat in while journeying from Chandigarh to Manali. The Spot, Ghagas – This highway food café is an ideal place for you to hit the brakes and rest your legs, with ample parking space, an open terrace with a view and comfortable seating.

  Visit my Instagram for art and Travel                              FOOD JOINTS IN AND AROUND NAHAN Nahan is a quaint little town in Sirmaur district and is only 2 hours away by car from both Chandigarh and Nahan. If you’re looking for a quieter getaway during the weekend Nahan is a place worth considering. With a tranquil ambiance, pleasant weather, scenic drives and beautiful sunsets you will return back peaceful and relaxed after visiting this place. So if you plan a trip to Nahan what places should you eat at? Because let’s be honest every trip is incomplete without good food and fine dining. Café culture has been recently booming in this little town and there are many eateries worth your taste and money here. So here are some food joints or cafes that you can visit in Nahan. Maggie Point, Shimla road – There is a long lasting relationship between Maggie and hill stations, though the most basic food item; having Maggie while enjoying a scenic view of the encompassing hills and th

    Visit my Instagram for art and Travel Beautiful Sights in and around Kullu  Aren’t you just tired of going to your coveted beautiful destination only to find yourself stuck in a place along with hundreds or even thousands of other tourists? Social media, travel blogs and websites all direct you towards the same place, no doubt they are exquisitely beautiful but they’re mostly overcrowded and wouldn’t you enjoy the beauty of these majestic hills in peace and tranquility. Here are some serene but mostly unheard of sights to visit if you’re travelling to Kullu or Manali Peej, Kullu – when you pass through the beautiful valley of Kullu you will see pristine mountains on either side. What if you could get to the top of one of those  within an hour’s drive? Peej is the summit of the mountain on the right bank of Beas river, only 22 km from Kullu bus stand and is a picturesque sight. With a traditional Kulluvi temple, a little lake, horses, wild flowers, surrounded by l

      Visit my Instagram for Art and Travel A TRIP TO BHURSHING MAHADEV Bhurshing Mahadev is an exquisite Lord Shiva temple built in commemoration of local deity Bhur Singh and his sister and is believed to be the edge of Himalayas from where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati witnessed the Mahabarat in Kurukshetra. But more than its religious aspect this place is famous for the scenic landscapes and picturesque views that it offers. If you’re travelling to or near Nahan or even Solan you should definitely take one day out of your plans to visit this magnificent destination.  To get to this destination your trip begins in Nahan, from where you can either take a bus to Shimla/Solan or drive on the Shimla road. If travelling from Solan you do the opposite and take the road to Nahan. National Highway 5 (commonly known as Shimla road) itself harbours a number of spots with panoramic views that sometimes are just breathtaking. The glorious blending of the ending ranges and foothi

  Visit my Instagram for Art and Travel CAFES YOU CANNOT MISS IN KULLU-MANALI The pandemic has been arduous on almost every aspect of our lives but it’s been veritably hard on our travel plans and if you’re a wanderer you must be waiting for all this to end so that your excursions can resume. Kullu-Manali has been a hot and raved tourist destination for years now. Apart from the alluring scenery this place offers, the food and the cafes that add to the charm of travelling to this beautiful valley. To ameliorate your plans and make your experience wholesome here are some honest cafe recommendations from a localite who is passionate about food and ambiance .   Valentino’s Kullu – This primitive café which is the pioneer of café culture in this valley is located on the major district road (previously National Highway 21) in Kullu. It’s a beautiful little cottage with both indoor and outdoor seating, homelike vibes and a vegetarian menu offering Italian, Mexican and Continental cuisine