Are you trying to find a good place to visit for a short trip? Mumbai residents do not have to travel much farther! Probably, you already guessed it! Nestled within the heart of the Sahyadri hills, lovely Lonavala is a pleasant weekend destination from the city. Starkly contrasted with the metropolis mood, this laidback verdant hill station puts new life into weary urban senses.
My mother is a staunch vegetarian and I was looking for a simple place to have Mother’s Day lunch with her. We wanted some place in West Delhi. We just chanced upon Bittoo Tikki Wala outlet Kirti Nagar and because my mother is a fan of Indian street food variety we thought of giving this place a shot. The BTW outlet disappointed big time.
April is drawing to a close and we keep getting queries such as – where to go for summer vacations? Himachal Pradesh is our quick answer – every corner of this state is beautiful and scenic. And when in Himachal we know Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) properties are our lodging option.
Just before summer set in, we flew to Bikaner to do a last round of Rajasthan for the season. We packed in a lot during this short trip and do check this space for our posts. Today we write about the Marwari Thali that we had in Bikaner. That too, in a real haveli, Bhanwar Niwas, a family homestead for generations. The Marwari Thali here was full of surprises.
Jewels of Nizams are presently on display at the National Museum, New Delhi. The high security exhibition displays the notorious Jacob Diamond and another 172 items. The jewels are not just instances of an lavish lifestyle; it shows the pinnacle of craftsmanship creativity and artistry achieved in India.
Years ago, a newspaper showed a small photo of Shikari Devi temple in Chindi, a serene Himachal spot. It resembled a Swiss meadow, intriguing us to locate it.
Diageo is one of the largest whisky makers across the globe. We in India have been loving their stuff since years. All the Johnie Walkers we have swooned over is from the house of Diageo. Johnnie Walker recently invited us for dinner at Raasta to promote their brand Johnnie Ginger.
Biswa Bangla is the handicrafts and handloom store of West Bengal. The New Delhi store is at Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan, close to the Connaught Place end. Here is our report.
DLF Cyber Hub recently organised a drinking and dining festival – 809–Drink and Dine. The festival ran from 14th to 18 th June, 2017. A host of outlets came up with interesting food – beverages combo deals during the event.