SHIMLA

Shimla, is the capital and largest city of the northern Indian state Himachal Pradesh. It is very popular holiday-retreat during the summer months and is well known for its Victorian architecture, which is reflected in the certain areas of the Mall and the Ridge. It is also a famous holiday spot for honeymoon. 

Hunger solutions in Shimla

Shimla famous foods have a very little presence around the globe. Due to its location, most areas have unique and influensive tastes. Normally, the food eaten is very simple and comprises of lentil, rice, vegetables, and roti. Due to the climate of the region, food here provides warmth and strength.

Channa Madra

Being served in almost all festivals, it is a very famous Himachali cuisine. It is thick yogurt based gravy made out of generally white or black chick peas. It is served with rice or white bread. Dry fruit are also added to it for taste enhancement.

Channa Madra

Chicken Anardana

This is a delicious chicken dish. Though it looks heavy but in reality its just the ground anardana (dry pomegranate seeds). They add the tang and spices to the dish to make it more delicious. it is serbed with paranthas or triangle flatbreads.\

Chicken Anardana

Siddus

This item is consumed to give warmth and strength to make up with the harsh climate. Flour is used to make this dish. It is filled with a small amount of paste of poppy seeds. It is steamed to perfection and served hot. It is most relished with a generous serving of homemade ghee. Pieces of siddu are broken with the hand. It is dipped in the lukewarm oil and then enjoyed with friends and family.

Siddus

Sepu badi Madra

It is the most likely starters at occasions like weddings or at festival time. Mukund Badi is the main ingredient of this dish. Earlier it was made at home; nowadays it is available in stores too. It is made with a fine mixture of Urad and Chan Dal, which has been soaked overnight. This mixture is then boiled in water and cut into fine pieces. Before cooking these pieces are fried.

Sepu badi Madra

Auriya Kadoo

This is a spicy dish and has a very pungent aroma, which can catch our senses instantly. It is all time favourite of people at almost all occasions.

Auriya Kaddo

Places to visit in Shimla

Summer festival

The Summer festival is a huge annual highlight celebrated in the month of June. A week long festival, this is very popular with tourists as well as locals.

Naldehra Golf Course

The scenic Naldehra Golf course, which bears resemblance to the Scottish links courses, is located about 22 Km from Shimla. Within the boundaries it has a beautiful club house that features 3 double rooms and a comfortable study room. Open for members as well as non-members. This club house is available on prior booking.

Kamna Devi Temple

Kamna Devi Temple is approximately 6 Km away from the hill station of Shimla. The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Kali. Built by the Rana of Junga, this temple is visited by countless devotees every year. A devotee or not ones visit to this temple is memorable. Near  this temple there is a happening picnic spot, favourite of every traveler.

Kufri

Kufri, nestled 8000 ft. above the sea level, is a small hill station in the Shimla district. The scenic environs and snow-capped surrounding attracts tourists from all parts of the country and abroad. Kufri is an ideal destination for kids. Apart from enjoying the nature, kids can also enjoy the Kufri Fun World. It is a famous amusement designed with features of various rides, pools and go-kart track.  

Summer Hill

One of the seven hills in Shimla, the Summer Hill is located at a distance of 5 Km from the main city. It lies on Kalka-Shimla Railway line. The rich foliage of this forest- covered hill attracts a number of tourists every year. 

MANALI

Once upon a time Manali was a backpacking capital of India. A dirt track from Manali to Kullu was part of the popular hippie trail. Today it is tough to imagine Manali as a backpacker's paradise. It has easily become one of the most popular hill stations in India with tourists thronging to Manali in the height of summer as well as winter. Manali suits the needs of every kind of travel mindset. A family looking for some bonding time, a couple looking for some romantic and peaceful time, solo travelers for some solitude and or a group of friends seeking an adventure.

Manali is a resort town nestled in the mountains of the Indian state  of Himachal Pradesh near the Northern end of Kullu Valley in the Beas River valley.

 Food in Manali

Manali food largely owes itself to the crops that are widely grown in the surrounding valley. The main crops are paddy, maize, kodra, and salyara that make up the main dishes of the Manali people. An abundance of milk and milk based recipes dominate the food of Manali people. Hot milk, curd, butter, ghee, lassi and tea with lots of milk are popular drinks among the common folks.
Here are some list of local dishes of Manali:

Dham

Dham

On the trip to Manali, do not miss the traditional elaborate fare Dham, which is usually cooked during wedding ceremonies in Himachal Pradesh. It usually includes Rice, curry, curd and sweetened rice among other things. Often served as special lunch and is easily available at many local food joints.

Red Rice

Red Rice

Grown locally, the red rice available at restaurants and dhabas in Manali has a unique nutty flavour. Generally served with a local variety of Kidney beans, and saag (a green leafy vegetable dish), it makes for a simple and hearty meal. 

River Trout

River Trout

There is no way you can visit Manali and not feast on the local favourite- River Trout preparations made with local flavours. Generally served with Rice, the flavour is both tangy and spicy. You can try out a tandoori take on this dish at the Khyber Restaurant. 

Kadhi Chawal

Famous for its mouthwatering Kadhi Chawal (a spicy gram flour curry and rice dish), no matter where you have this in Himachal, one will always come back for more. While on the way to Manali don't forget to stop over at the Manikaran Gurudwara. Around this gurudwara many stalls sell this delicacy.

Kadhi Rice

Places to go around in Manali

Solang Valley

Solang Valley

Solang Valley is located about 30 minutes minutes from Manali and attracts travelers for its snow in winter and adventure sports in Summer. From January to March it is possible to ski. Also people visit the Shiva Temple above the village. You can walk up to there or ride a pony.

Rohtang Pass

Rohtang pass is a popular day trip from Manali, although  heavy traffic might be an issue. It takes around 2-3 hours to reach there. The main attraction at Rohtang pass is snow, particularly when it has already cleared from other places. Unfortunately, waste management is poor and facilities for travelers is limited. Snow sports are available when there is snow.

Rohtang Pass

Beas river

River rafting In Beas river

It is simply very refreshing to walk beside the Beas river. If you'd prefer to be more active, zip-lining across it and rafting down it are popular options. The rafting season is best from mid-April to June, and mid- September to October.

Hadimba Temple

The temple, a four tiered pagoda, was built in 1553 and has a facade of wood cravings. It's dedicated to Goddess Hadimba, the wife of Bima from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata. Yak rides, and huge fluffy angora rabbits ready to pose for are added to the attractions there. 

Hadimba Temple

Jogini Waterfall

Jogini Waterfalls

A picturesque and enjoyable short hike through the hills. The waterfall itself is not particularly impressive but a dip in its chilly water is invigorating and the surroundings are enchanting.   

KOLKATA

Kolkata famously known as "The City Of Joy", has always been fascinating and initimadting.
Well, Kolkata has never failed to amaze travelers with its different colors, people and culture. It is a land where Indian Culture is still alive. It is the second largest city after Mumbai. Since 2000, Kolkata has grown due to economic growth.

Accommodation

Finding an accommodation suitable to ones budget, is really easy. Every street and district is having hotels and guest house. Thus, one doesn't have to be worried about their stay in Kolkata.

Food Factor in Kolkata

Bengali Cuisine is known for its subtle flavours, and its spread of confectioneries and dessert.

Bengali cuisine's main base is Fish. Fish is the dominant kind of protein in Bengali Cuisine. It is cultivated in ponds and fished with nets in Ganges Delta. Here, almost all parts of fish is eaten and head is the most preferred part.

The preferred form of meat in Bengal is beef, mutton or goat meat. Khashi (Castrated goat) or Kochi pantha (Kid goat) are the  favorite forms of goat meat taken. Other specialty dishes are  Kebabs, Mutton Biryani, A whole roasted goat, and whole roasted chicken or duck.

When it comes to dessert, Kolkata is hometown of all kinds of Mishti (sweets). Shondesh, Rossogolla, Laddu (Naru), Roshmalai, Chomchom, Pitha, Mishti doi, Langcha and many more. The list for sweets doesn't end here.

Roshmalai

Rosogolla

Places to visit in Kolkata

PUNJAB

Punjab is a state in Northern India. A beautiful place, bordered by Indian states Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh in the east, Rajasthan in the southwest and Pakistan in the west. It is the homeland of India's sikh, fields irrigated by mighty Himalayan rivers that is the Beas, the Ravi and the Sutlej. It is an expanse of fertile land that supplies a bulk of India's demand for wheat and rice.

Accommodation

Finding accommodation in Punjab is not a difficult task. Every district has a number of hotels and guest houses with comfortable suit to suit ones budget.

Foodie's place in Punjab

In Punjab, breakfast starts with its famous and most common "PARANTHA" in its different forms. You can have Aloo parantha, Paneer parantha, Dahi Vada, Amritsari Kulcha, etc.

For vegetarians, there is variety of dishes to eat! Khichdi, Paneer, Panjri, Saag, Legumes, etc. are the famous vegetarian dishes available in every restaurant and dhabas.
But Punjab is majorly famous for its non-veg food.
Here is list of non-veg dishes that one will crave for:
Biryani(Chicken, lamb, mutton), Kebab, Keema, Shami Kebab, Chicken tikka, Kunna Ghostmeast, etc.
The best part is all these dishes are available in every restaurant and street shop and one can enjoy it whenever they want to.

Places must for visit in Punjab

Amazing Amritsar

As soon as we hear Amritsar, the place that comes up in our mind is the famous GOLDEN TEMPLE. This place is home of many religious shrines and history related to Indian Freedom Movement. Here is a list of important spots in Amritsar.

• Golden Temple
• Jallianwala Bagh
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
• Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
• Wagah Border
• Khalsa College
• Durgiana Temple
• Bathinda Fort

Jallianwala Bagh

Golden Temple

Chandigarh

This city is capital of both Punjab and Haryana. It is a beautifully planned city and once you visit it you will surely agree to it. The top destinations in Chandigarh are

• Rock Garden
• Sukhna Lake
• Shanti Kunj
• Morni Hills
• Rose Garden
• Government Museum and Art Gallery
• International Dolls Museum



Sukhna Lake

Jalandhar

This ancient part of the world, mentioned in the epic Mahabharata is full of famous historical sites and religious significance. Top attractions in Jalandhar are:

• Devi Talab Mandir
• Tulsi Mandir
• Shiv Mandir
• Wonderland Theme Park
• Pushpa Gujral Science City
• Niku Park
• Rangla Punjab Haveli 

Ludhiana

Ludhiana is the largest city in the state. It is situated closer to the banks of river Sutlej. Though not in great numbers, the tourist attractions it has cannot be missed.

• Lodhi fort
• Rural Heritage Museum 
• Tiger Zoo
• Punjab Agricultural University Museum
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum
• Deer Park

Lodhi Fort

MAharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum

Bhatinda

Bhantinda is amongst the ancient cities of Punjab. Some of the monuments found here belong to 3000 BC. This is the land where Guru Gobind Singh challenged and fought the Mughals bravely.

Some of the popular tourist destinations are:

• Bhatinda fort
• Qila Mubarak
• Bhatinda Lake
• Bhatinda Zoological Park
• Lakhi Jungle
• Chetak Park

Bhatinda Fort

Pathankot

The geographical location of Pathankot gains attention as it is the meeting point of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The scenic beauty of the land and its rich history have made the land a popular tourist destination. And here comes the list:

• Mukteshwar Temple
• Ashapurni Mandir
• Kathgarh Temple
• Nurpur Fort
• Ranjit Sagar Dam
• Hydraulic Research Station
• Shahpukandi Fort
• Kali Mata ka Mandir

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, often known as "Mini India" is a place where PARADISE actually exists. People might think who lives on a lonesome island. But trust me it's not at all a lonesome and you cannot find anymore aesthetic place other than Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The main attraction of traveler's is drawn by the capital city, Port Blair.
Port Blair, is on the eastern side of South Andaman, and is the crowded hub for traveler's for going to other scenic and less inhabited islands.

Accomodation

When it comes to accommodation, beforehand there were not many lodges for stay. People built multi-floor houses that were rented out to traveler's for lodging. Now, Port Blair has developed with many affordable luxurious hotels and even economic lodges, costing from Rs.700 to Rs. 2,000 for a night. Costly hotels starting from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 9,000 for a night are also available.

Hunger Solutions In Port Blair

A traveler can find a large variety of food and might get confused among all the options available. Well, Port Blair is famous for its fresh sea food. Whether it is fish, prawns or crabs everything is available at every restaurant fresh.  

In the whole trip, trying out sea food is must until and unless you are a vegan. These restaurants are also good place for chicken and meat. Restaurants with good sea food and meat are:
1. Ananda Restaurant
2. Sreesh Hotel
3. Lighthouse Residency
4. New Lighthouse Restaurant
5. Corbyn's Delight

The vegans might think going to a trip to Port Blair is not a good decision, but not to worry there are restaurants providing pure vegetarian food.

Famous vegetarian restaurants are:
1. Annapurna Cafeteria
2. Icy Spicy
3. Vegan Creek Pure Veg Restaurant
4. Waves
5. Courtyard: Rooftop Restaurant at J Hotel

Places that must be visited

Even though it is known that Andaman seems to be a small place, but for travelling it is a huge area that can't be covered just within a week. For starters Port Blair itself has a lot of places to visit. Lets start with its small amusing parks like MARINA PARK and GANDHI PARK. Then the famous JOGGER'S PARK. Jogger's park is one of the favorite spot for tourists for from Jogger's park the whole city can be witnessed.

While Marina Park and Gandhi Park is famous for its water sports and amusement park for kids.

Lets talk about the major places for visiting and exploring Port Blair and adjoining islands.

Cellular Jail

It might sound dreadful that the "KALAPANI" we have heard about since our childhood is The famous CELLULAR JAIL. It is the former British prison, where many great Indian freedom fighters were locked up. Its many parts have been destroyed bt the Japanese during World War II. But still it stands tall and upright, reminding us the sacrifices of the brave and great freedom fighters for the independence of our country.

Ross Island: Leftover foot prints of History

Ross Island is a small island where the Britishers stayed with their family without the fear of being killed by the prisoners of Cellular Jail. Also known as 'Paris of East' still holds up the English architecture. This place is famous for its beautiful deer. People also found coins from British era over there. Light and sound shows are organized for tourists to revive the history.

Corbyn's cove , Wandoor and Munda pahar Beaches

Corbyn's Cove Beach

The Famous beaches in and around Port Blair are Corbyn's Cove beach, Wandoor Beach and Munda pahar beach. Among all three of them the farthest and one of the beautiful beach is Munda pahar Beach.

Munda Pahar Beach is located on Chidiya Tapu, a famous spot for bird watching is a beautiful place for viewing sunset.

Havelock's Gem: Radhanagar Beach

Next best beach in the neighboring island is Radhanagar Beach. Also crowned as "Asia's Best Beach", by Time Magazine is famous for its white sand, breathtaking sunset and scuba diving.

Sea Walking at North Bay Beach

North Bay Beach is famous for its sea walking. You can visit school of colorful fishes, see beautiful coral reefs, and other marine life forms swimming right beside you. Moreover knowledge about swimming is not required for sea walking and you can easily breathe inside the glass helmets.