Preface Honestly speaking, I don’t think people visiting Shimla would ever have parks for adventure in Shimla on their bucket list. The reason is the mega parks are available in plains(Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata & Hyderabad) in good numbers. These parks are well advertised and some of them even meet international standards(for instance IMAGICA). Among …
There are thousands of temples in Himachal Pradesh dedicated to numerous Gods & Goddesses. The temples in Himachal are known for their splendor and peculiar architecture. Pilgrimage trips form a vital segment of tourism in Himachal, and across India, the importance of which can not be undermined. Pilgrimage trips are not only for the domestic …
It was only after 2016, I started looking at the beauty of the Queen Of Hills, as it is popularly known. Shimla is kept clean ( thanks to authorities) and attracts tourists by the sheer pull of its natural wealth and places to visit in Shimla. Having spent 20 years in Maharashtra, it was only in …
Himachal Pradesh has a wide range of uniqueness in traditional fermented food made of cereal, pulses, and milk. Most of these items are cooked by boiling, smoking, roasting, and frying. Himachali Dham is the food served during weddings or other functions. The traditional fermented foods in Himachal are largely probiotic, such as seera, bhaturu, jhol, …
The old Villa, ‘Glen Urquhart’ or British Resort Shimla (as it is called now) is situated about a kilometer from the Kennedy House on the way to Annadale. This Victorian-period Villa is amidst tall conifers, popularly known as ‘Glen’ in the early days. British Resort Shimla has a glorious past. Just happened to visit this …
1. About In this article, we will read about choosing a hotel tips or choosing a homestay tips. We will also read about the paradigm shift from hotels to homestays and how it is transforming the travel and hospitality industry. Over the past decade, there has been a significant paradigm shift in the travel and …
Shimla is undoubtedly beautiful and beyond this famous tourist place, towards the Apple valley, is enchanting at the same time adventurous too. Managing budget trips in Shimla is not difficult, however, 2-3 days won’t suffice for what I call “ Beyond Shimla”. Logically, budget trips to Shimla have to be arranged in Off-Season only. Planning …
I always feel the traveler has to be whimsical. The moment thought comes to your mind, pick up your vehicle, gather companions, and get-set-go !!
I did the same and drove from Shimla to Rampur Bushehar.
The Airports in Himachal Pradesh aren’t too many even though the state attracts a substantial number of tourists from all corners of the country. Given that a majority of them originate from the plains, air travel becomes the default choice. Unfortunately, the hill state currently operates only three airports, servicing popular tourist destinations. However, …
We both, me & my wife were left awestruck by the Arial view of Guwahati Airport popularly known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Vast wetland and it seemed like a huge playground of which the airstrip was a part. We were heading to Shillong where I was to take up an assignment for two …