Right out of Manali, the mountainous road circled across the vast terrain of sloping valleys, snow covered peaks majestically staring towards a grey bluish sky draped with scattered cumulous clouds.
The Dhauldar and Pir Punjal Himalayan range looked forbidding but extremely colorful. We break-off the road to deck our cars and fill our famished souls.
Himalayan landscape, Himachal Pradesh
the grey, white topped mountains
hues as I panned my camera
the strikingly blue sky began to clear. An
Indian flag waved in the brisk mountain breeze
Our Break – A Logged restaurant
opened up to a fantastic view of the
Himalayan range with caressing clouds
cutlery was nicely complemented by
the wooden furniture
salad doused our mid-day hunger
Preparing our cars, road ahead
for the long trip ahead
the route we would be following
parked right behind our Jimny
was studded by the team cars, with
the haze cloaked Himalayan hills behind
Inference
Manali, a picturesque hill station in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, is a popular destination for both adventure lovers and those seeking peace amidst the mountains.
Pocket pinch
Staying at the Hills
- Budget Hotels and Hostels – Cost: ₹800 to ₹2,000 per night
- Mid-range Hotels: Cost – ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per night
- Luxury Hotels and Resorts – Cost: ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 (or more) per night
- Cottages and Homestays – Cost: ₹2,500 to ₹10,000 per night
Cuisines of Himachal Pradesh
- Dham, Madra, Channa Dal / Cost: Rs.150 to Rs.400 per person
- Siddu – It is a steamed bun made from wheat flour, often stuffed with mashed peas, poppy seeds, or walnuts.Rs.40 to Rs.100 per piece
- Babru – A local variant of the North Indian kachori, Babru is a deep-fried bread stuffed with black gram paste and served with tamarind chutney. Cost: Rs.50 to Rs.150 per serving
- Tudkiya Bhath – A Himachali pulao, Tudkiya Bhath is rice cooked with lentils, spices, and vegetables, often served with mashed potatoes and curd. Cost: Rs.120 to Rs.250 per serving at local dhabas or restaurants
- Mittha – A sweet dish made with rice and flavored with raisins, dry fruits, and sugar. Cost: Rs.50 to Rs.100 per serving
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