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Visit my instagram for Art and Travel Location : Himachal Pradesh Country : India Currency : Indian Rupee (INR ) Weather : Mar-june 22-37 degrees                  July-Sept 15-25 degrees                  Dec-feb 0-15 degrees Language : Hindi, Pahadi, English and every distt have their own dialects. Airports : Shimla Airport, Bhuntar Airport, Kangra Airport Railways : Kalka-Shimla railway track and Patahankot-Jogindernagar track Buses : All the district are very well connected to Delhi,Chandigarh and Ambala. A natures paradise, Himachal Pradesh is   not only filled with nature but also with many local delicacies to tantalize your taste buds. If you are foodie at heart this place can do wonders to you. Traditionally meals in Himachal Pradesh are eaten while seated either on the floor or on mattress and food is more often eaten with hands. Pahadi food is gaining popularity da...

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 c...

  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 it...

      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 endin...

Visit my Instagram for Art and Travel                                                                                        SHIMLA Shimla is the queen of hills,the most popular tourist centre of India. Innumerable people visit Shimla for different purposes, business transactions, conventions , touring, health treatement, shopping and what not. Besides domestic tourists Shimla is also an entry poin where the arrival of foreign tourists sre very high in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla, one of the most spectacular tourist place of India, is located in Himachal Pradesh  and also the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is well connected ...

Visit my Instagram for Art an d Travel              A  true beauty of Nahan town lies in the fact that it must be felt more than seen. The small  markets, cobbled streets, decent  restaurants with nice dinning, peaceful hotels, nature walks through dense forests in Villa round, hospital round and military round and  its old beautiful ponds which can be found in almost every area of the town can make you fall in love with Nahan.          For solo tourist, its convenient, secured and can be browse at your own pace. Nahan can be easily covered on foot, if you are ready to ascend and descend its roads. The well planned, neat and clean streets will make you more comfortable to visit around. This beautiful town is the head quarter of Distt Sirmaur (Himalchal Pradesh). Which is situated on a hill top in the shiwalik hills, overlooking green hills. What to see :     ...