Dal Lake is the toast of Srinagar often referred to as the jewel in the crown of Kashmir!! Be it a Shikara Ride, or a lazy cup of Kahwa in a Houseboat, walk along the boulevard or brisk business in…
Cooling off with Falooda in Srinagar
On a hot summer afternoon, I am craving for something cold and sweet and my mind is on Falooda !! From the streets of Mumbai where I first tasted the sweetness of Falooda to the streets of Srinagar, Kashmir where…
A sumptuous evening with Kashmiri Wazwan
Visit to Kashmir is incomplete without digging into the flavours of Wazwan. Ever since I had planned my trip, Kashmiri Wazwan was high on my agenda. It is not one dish nor is it a drink but the name of…
Springtime in Mughal Gardens, Kashmir, India
Spring is in the air, am waking up to singing birds, cool breeze and warm sunshine. I sat in the park bench in the morning watching the flower buds all set to bloom and started humming under my breath “Rind…
Dal Lake on a Misty Morning, Kashmir
The beauty of the Dal reflects the mood of the sky!! On a quiet misty morning, we were floating on a Shikara to go towards the floating vegetable market. Warming up with cups of Kahwa wrapped in woolies and blankets…
Unsung Heroes – Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
What makes a trip memorable? The sights, the food, the weather, the hotels, the experiences or the people who touch our lives. While all of them have the role to play, more often than not people leave a lasting impression.…
Descent from Kashmir Great Lakes- Journey through Infinite Mist
After a 6 day trek through breath taking locales finally it was time to descend to Earth :). We had enjoyed excellent weather through the days and what we experienced while descending the 4000 feet through steep, slippery, muddy pathways…
Taste of the Dal Lake, Srinagar, India
The last 10 days, I spent trekking in Kashmir Valley in India. Often in the news for the wrong reasons this beautiful lush green valley presents one of the tastiest cuisines of India. Dal Lake is the toast of Srinagar…