Wednesday, 9 August 2017

5 Best Places to Eat In Nainital

It is no secret that the present year, 2017, is peppered with numerous long weekends. With so many mini-vacations to look forward to, the idea of setting off for the hills is never a bad one. One hill station that remains evergreen throughout the year is the City of Lakes i.e. Nainital.

If you have already made plans for the city, and have decided to relax at one of the many Himalaica luxury cottages in Nainital over the coming long weekend, then make sure to hit all the best places to eat and dine out in the city. Savour the magnificent North Indian and Tibetan cuisines, along with local delicacies such as Aloo Ke Gutke, Ras and Baadi.

Here are four great suggestions for a fine culinary experience in Nainital:



·         Sakley Restaurant

Touted to be the best place for a foodgasm in Nainital, Sakley has exquisite global offerings which form the crux of its delightful menu. From Thai curry to pepper steaks, you can experience a wide range of cuisines here. What’s more, the chocolate pastries served here are absolutely sinful.

·         Machan Restaurant

A popular joint on the Mall Road, Machan offers mouthwatering food to go with its equally mesmerizing ambience. The décor is inspired by the wild, and you can always find your favourite Rogan Josh accompanied by soft music.

·         The Lazy Leopard

Located in perfect isolation near Mallital, the Lazy Leopard is ideal for a great dining experience. You can enjoy international delicacies such as Stroganoff, Turkish wraps and fajitas seated amidst the cover of oak trees and a starry night.

·         Café Chica

Look no further than this quaint little café for a hearty breakfast! Café Chica’s sandwiches, cakes and coffee are heaven on earth!

Of course, if you are staying in a Himalaica Nainital homestay cottage, you can always get food home-delivered. However, there is no better delight than exploring the cozy streets for the perfect culinary experience in the mountain valley. 

Monday, 10 July 2017

Places to eat at in Nainital

 Most of us travel to Nainital for vacations or a short weekend getaway. A bare minimum of the tourist population is interested in Himalaica homestay in Nainital. As much as we like to explore the entire city to try out some of the most popular dishes, we often miss out on the well known places.

There are plentiful of brilliant eating joints one can explore to find some of the most cherished local dishes. However, we often forget about the Himalaica Nainital Cottage and Resorts. Some of most renowned cottages and resorts in Nainital provide great food which is cooked by great chefs. These include some of the popular specialties of Nainital, which were hardly ever known to many people.

Rice and roti make an integral part of Nainital’s cuisine. The locals here specialize in making some of the best and most versatile chutneys.


Stuffed rotis, both black and white, prepared with wheat and mandua flour are savoured with butter by all residents.

Bhatt ki Churkani is a delicacy which is prepared on special occasions, along with Aloo ke
Gutke which is a spicy dish forming a major part of the snacks menu.

The local inhabitants of the Kumaon region frequency engage themselves in preparing Baadi which is prepared from a mix of various dals in different proportions.

If you’re looking into eating something which comes with high nutritive value, Ras is the dish which is extremely healthy and delicious. It can be easily prepared on low heat on an iron pan and cooked slowly, a great way to retain all the nutritive contents.


Such delicacies which is prepared by the local inhabitants, form the core food of Nainital. It is highly enjoyed by the tourists, who come from different places from all over India and abroad constantly searching for food to satisfy their taste buds. 

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

PLAN YOUR NEXT WEEKEND GETAWAY TO NAINITAL

Whenever we are blessed with a long weekend, we all wish to get some peace and respite from the scorching heat. The hills are the perfect place to go, sit back and relax. They are serene and breezy. They are also very picturesque, perfect to flood your Instagram with.
Nainital, a small hill station located in Uttarakhand is an ideal location to spend your next long weekend with family or friends. Here are a few things you can do while you are there.

  • VISIT THE LAKE
Nainital is called the Lake City because it is surrounded by lakes all around the city. Naukuchiyatal (Lake with 9 corners), Bhimtal (with the small island in the middle of the lake) and Sattal (there are 7 lakes in this area), Khurpatal (the hoof-shaped lake) are must see places around Nainital. You can rent a boat on the lake or sit by the lakeside and bask in the mountain sun for hours.
  • LIVE IN A COZY COTTAGE
Himalaica Nainital homestay cottages are perfect for a laid back holiday and they feel just like home. You can feel the first ray of the sun while sipping on a cup of coffee in your balcony, look out the window at snow-capped mountains and take in some fresh breeze.
  • VISIT SNOW VIEW
Snow View is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Nainital. This place is a small fun park which is perfect to spend some quality time with family. You can also see the snow-clad Himalayan range on a clear day.  A cable car/ropeway can be taken to reach there.
  • EAT TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT
There are many street side outlets as well as fine dine restaurants in Nainital that you can visit. If you have taken a Himalaica cottage in nainital for rent, you can also go for home delivery. Binge on some savoury momos and thukpa from the Tibetan market or satisfy your sweet tooth at Sakley’s Restaurant and Pastry Shop. With such a wide variety, you will definitely return from this vacation with a happy tummy!

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Plan your next luxury stay in the hills

Such a good feeling it is to run away to the hills and live a life of luxury for some time, no? Full of serenity, and lush green surroundings always resonate with us. Hills are definitely a great option to feel revived when we need that break from the monotony. Hence, we always suggest people to run to the mountains for a vacation to spend good time in peacefulness with a good view in front. 




If you are keen about planning for your next holiday in the hills, then take a look at the following points to have a better idea:-

Pack right clothes: Hilly regions are usually cold and chilly. Not just outdoors, but Home stays in Uttarakhand with himalica like areas are cold. We suggest you to pack the right woolen and warm clothes. Take jackets and hoodies and a pair of comfortable shoes. Just don’t over pack because there’s a possibility you will be trekking in the hills so travel light always, only with the basic necessities. 

Pre book accommodation: It is ideal if you pre book your accommodation in the hills than to visit the actual place and then get it. Why? Because then it saves you from the arbitrary roaming around and similar hassle. You can trust Himalaica while booking a himalica's luxury cottage in Nainital who provides excellent houses with give full comfort.

Keep your medicines handy: Often while travelling up in the hills, the roads have a lot of twists and turns that can make you sick and puke-ish. Hence, keep some anti-vomiting medicines handy to evade from unnecessary sick feels. 

Bookmark the scenic places: A holiday is incomplete without seeing the scenic beauty. The charm of the hills is its picturesque mountains, roads and green trees! So bookmark the places you should visit. From churches to quaint vintage stores around; you must visit them all!  

Thursday, 6 April 2017

3 Must Visiting Places In Uttarakhand

Famously known as Devbhoomi (abode of Gods), Uttarakhand attracts lakhs of tourists every year. Covered with wide spread green farmlands, hilly terrain, gushing river water, and a pollution free environment, the charm of this state is sure to leave anyone spell-bounded. 

Uttarakhand is a must visit tourist destination for those who are looking to take break from the monotony of daily routine and take a little rest in lap of mother nature. All you have to do is book a nice and cozy cottage in Uttarakhand and get your journey started to these three most alluring places. 


Nainital Homestay Cottage
Cottages In Uttarakhand


Riveting Rishikesh:
Touted as the “Gateway of Garhwal Himalayas”, this place has a spiritual charm to it. The famous Ram Jhula and Laksham Jhula are main highlights of this place but besides that it has a lot many things to offer. The gushing waters of river Ganga, and various Yoga Asharamas will take you to a journey inside.  Other highlights also include adventure sports like bungee jumping, river rafting, and trekking.
   
Nainital: Located at the foothills of Kumaon region, Nainital showcases some splendid panoramic views of mountains covered with snow. The pear shaped Naini lake and local Tibet market are another tourist attraction of the place. If you are with family and friends, we suggest you book a luxurious Nainital Homestay cottage.

Mussorie: Mussorie is the most popular holiday destination in India. Apart from being a famous tourist spot, this place is also famous for some of the best and well-built educational institutes in the country. This city is practically built by Britishers, which is why it exudes a colonial charm in its architecture. Also known as the “Hometown of Ruskin Bond”, it has some amazing coffee shops and book stores that one can visit. 
    
So if you are all set to embark your journey to Uttarakhand, make sure you visit these three alluring places.  

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Travel 7 Offbeat Uttarakhand Trek Trails This Summer

Touted as the most beautiful mountain range in north India, Uttarakhand’s majestic natural beauty is simply unparalleled. A perfect place for travel enthusiasts, this state is helmed with snow clad-mountains, vast green farmlands, and gushing waters of river Ganga.

Uttarakhand has a lot of things to offer to people who are high on wanderlust and offers varied options for camping, water sports, and difficult trekking routes. The beauty and charm of this place may be rugged but alluring enough to attract many tourists every year. 


Cottages In Uttarakhand
Homestay In Uttarakhand


If you think that you have explored almost everything in this region then we suggest you to book a Homestay in Uttarakhand and explore these offbeat adventurous trekking trails.
  
The Dhumdharkandi Pass trek: Covered with lovely woodlands, alpine blossoms, and several river crossings, this trek is perhaps the most taxing trek in the Gadwal region. One should prefer to go with professional trekkers on this trail as it has a highly complicated path and has an unpredictable weather.
   
The Panpatia Col range: You better book a comfortable cottage in Uttarakhand before embarking your trek on this difficult trail. This trekking path forms an important trail between important Hindu pilgrimages sites, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Surrounded by major peaks of Garwal region, trekking on this path can be a liberating experience.

Dayara Bugyal Trek: Showcasing India’s most stunning alpine meadows, Dayara Bugyal trail is breathtakingly enchanting. Since it is situated at a high altitude of 3048 m, one can enjoy enthralling panoramic views of the Gadwal region which also includes the Gangotri and Banderpunch range. 
  
Hanuman Chatti Diditall: This stunning trekking trail starts from the north of Uttarkashi. One may come across varied wildlife species while trailing on this path because it is covered with dense forests of oak, pine, and deodar. Besides this running river waters and snow clad mountains are also one of the major attractions.

Thursday, 2 March 2017

Cottages In Nainital Welcome You To Their Humble Abode

Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states in India. After being separated from Uttar Pradesh, this state has made a name for itself in tourism and travels. There are many places in Uttarakhand which are tourist destination for people throughout the year. People travel to these cities and small towns  throughout the year and make their dreams come true by visiting the valleys of great himalayas. Out of the many tourist destinations here, Nainital is the most popular one from decades. It is one of the most serene places in the area which has been the pick of the travellers for many years now. 

Nainital Homestay Cottage
Cottage In Nainital For Rent

Nainital is a valley in the foothills of the shivalik range, which is the innermost mountain range of Himalayas. It is a beautiful little town, ripe with all the natural beauty and the cold and serene air of the mountains. The city has been named after the highest mountain peak called Naina peak and the naini lake. There are a large number of places to visit in nainital which would probably require a week’s time. To stay in nainital, you might find many hotels but the best place to stay is a cottage in Nainital for rent. The advantage of staying in a cottage can be felt only after you have enjoyed a long time visit there.

Homestays are very common in Nainital as the local residents have made comfortable arrangements for the visitors so as to expand their business. A Nainital homestay cottage can amplify your experience of visit  by multiples as the homely comfort and welcome associated with it is beyond comparison to any hotels or lodges. It is not only a comfortable lodging but is also the the most economic way to spend a longer than planned time.Visit Nainital with your friends and family and make the most out of it.