Rent good times at Pokhara Beach Club, Fewa Lake- Nepal

Interestingly , I went out for an evening to other extreme end of the Fewa lake at Pokhara Beach Club. I had read about it and wanted to have a look at it. Although it was closed in view of Vijaydashmi/Dussehra but the owners invited us to spend some time with them in the evening.

Rudraksh trees at Pokhara Beach Club

The club is so well camouflaged in the greenery that one can't imagine its existence. As we stood at the gate, two furious dogs came barking and growling at us. My kids got terrified and suddenly clinged to me. Then the humble owner came down to welcome us and dogs were fine. We saw big trees of Rudraksha on the walk way. I was so happy to see divine trees. It was an unusual satisfaction.

View of World Peace Pagoda from dining room

The property appears peaceful and eco friendly, away from the hustle-bustle of main town. It’s based on the theme of “Rent a good quality time”.   Nidhi KM

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Grand view of lake from dining area

Cottage at Pokhara Beach Club

Fascinating Jungle Jamboree,Gurgaon- Restaurant review

Jungle Jamboree, as the name suggests is a restaurant with unique themes- Mystic Jungle, Aqua cave, Hunters Lodge, sky garden and kid's zone. We visited this restaurant to resolve the curiosity of its name.

It is in Gold Souk Mall on the second floor in Gurgaon and is clearly visible from the ground floor.

Reaching this place was not a problem including the parking. We started from Delhi and reached in just 45 minutes.

We were welcomed with a warm smile. Soon the Manager greeted us.

Lion's family at Jungle dining

Girrafes at Jungle dining

Ambiance in mystic Jungle dining room

Ambiance

As we entered the restaurant, first curiosity of jungle theme was solved.

Green Jungle

The dining area was totally green with Lions family murals on the right wall and two Girrafes neck murals on left with aquarium beneath. There was noise of birds chirping. The area was very dimly lit to give the feel of a jungle. It was an excellent ambiance with pebble like flooring and grass like seats with wooden tables. Kids were jumping to see aquarium,  Girrafes and Lions. My elder one was amazed to see the full family of lions.

Blue dining world

Ambiance at aqua dining

Blue Aqua world

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Trekking options in Pokhara , Nepal

Trekking options in Pokhara are ample. Pokhara is a tourist paradise of Nepal. It is approx 200 kms west of Kathmandu and lies in Gandaki zone. It is easily accessible by road and flight from Kathmandu.

Shop of trekking gear in Pokhara

It has been a tourist jewel of Nepal since three out of ten highest mountains in the world – Dhaulagiri , Annapurna I and Manaslu are within the vicinity ( approx 30 miles ) of the city. This lovely town is admired by all tourists and offers lively views of Feva / Phewa lake and Annapurna range including it’s distinguishing feature , the Great “Fish Tail ” or Machhapuchhre Mountain , which lies close to city.

Pokhara serves as first stop over or pre base camp for most of the trekkers and mountaineers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.

Machhapuchhre peak and Annapurna range 3 on right

Photographic image of Muktinath temple

Pokhara has become an international tourist destination with views of whole Annapurna range of Himalyas, especially Machhpuchhre – The “Fish-Tail” Mountain. On a clear day, one can actually see reflection of these ranges in Feva lake.

The trekking offers breathtaking views of the mountain ranges from a close quarters.

Although, I am not well aware of all the details of trekking , but I managed to talk to some local people and tourists from abroad and gathered some imformation.

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Mystery of Guna Caves, Kodaikanal- India

About Guna Caves

Guna Caves is one of the mysterious caves. These are also called 'Devil's Kitchen' because of its eerie aura and uncanny structure and mist coming from caves.

These are the chambers between Pillar Rocks. Caves have fatal history where inquisitive explorers have lost their lives. One should be very careful while exploring them. The silence there and presence of bats makes them very scary.

The deep ravines of cave are closed for public. Cave system can be seen from far. This due to tragic deaths in the past.

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Another view

Restaurant review: Hungry eyes, Pokhara- Nepal

A dedicated restaurant of hotel Landmark in Pokhara, “Hungry Eyes” at Ground Floor offers view of Fewa/Phewa Lake and street view.

We had dinner at “Hungry eyes” Restaurant.

Ambience

It was a jazzy restaurant with big spherical dim lights and wooden furniture all over and wooden floor. There were tourists from all over the world. Restaurant was quiet a busy one. It specializes in Indian cuisine and also serves Nepali, Chinese, Italian and continental food.

Service

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View from first floor restaurant

Diwali special- Diwali Mela at Delhi Haat, Janak Puri

As soon as I heard about Diwali Mela at new Dilli Haat in Janak Puri, I tied my shoes n headed for it. I saw a big gate. To my surprise, two camels were standing by it. Immediately, I thought of kids.

It appeared to be a spacious facility.

Camels

Dancing parade

Then there was a big noise of drums and dholaks. I sneaked further to see dancers dancing to the tune.

What a nice welcome I thought!

There were some goverment stalls for education on disaster management at the entrance.

Entrance Hall

Stalls

As I headed further, there was a hall. 

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Restaurant review-Punjabi by nature, Punjabi Bagh, Delhi

It was for a little birthday gathering that we decided to dine at the new outlet of Punjabi by Nature in Punjabi Bagh. It had a nice opening with flower pots and small lighting. As we entered, there was a big screen on front. The restaurant was well lit. It appeared neat and clean with waiters in proper uniforms.

Buffet table

Another bay on the right

At the entrance, a small walkway had 3 small tables besides lights. A couple can enjoy a romantic evening there.Then a hall divided in two bays by a separator. On the right bay, buffet table was laid out and left bay had dining tables. There were two separate little private sections on the right bay.

Snacks included dahi Bhalla, gol gappe and samosa.Nothing was spicy or oily. They got dry gol gappas for kids. Both Golgappe and samosas were crispy. Kids had them easily.

  

Vegetarian starters

Non vegetarian starters platter

Starters

 All starters were piping hot. I liked mushrooms the most followed by chicken kebabs. Chicken kebabs were very soft and had appropriate salt. Adding chutney, onions and lemon to them made it lip smacking. 

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Unforgettable experience of Mountain flight in Nepal

Mountain flight in Nepal is once in a lifetime experience. It covered most of the Top 10 peaks of the world , most of which are in Nepal ( Except Nanga Parbat in Pakistan and K2 in India).

View from air

View from height

The flight also boasts of closest view of Mount Everest from naked eye , unless you are actually climbing it.

The last peak we saw was Makalu (8463 m), beyond which Kanchanjunga ranges start. Our plane turned back from here and now we could see all the peaks from right side.

Aerial view of Nemche Bazaar

Gauri Shankar with Melungtse, Chugimago and Pigferago

We also saw world’s highest market – Nemche Bazaar

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Emperor of Himalayas, Mount Everest and its must know facts

Tallest of all

Another view of Mount Everest

Visiting or seeing Mount Everest is a moment of  lifetime. The feeling of being in front of it is beyond words.

All of us have actually read about it in the books since childhood. Everyone all over the world knows about it. 

Well, Mount Everest is the highest mountain on earth at the height of 8,848 m above sea level. Located in Mahalangur section of Himalayas, it is also known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet.

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Twin holy peaks wonder, Gauri Shankar in Himalayas- Nepal

In our visit to Nepal, one of the most important venture was Mountain flight.The mountain flight though expensive was worth the money. In few minutes, we felt as the part of Himalayas. I will write a separate post on this as it deserves. Gauri Shankar in Himalayas is what I want to highlight in this post.

Did you know?

• Twin peaks have two summits Northern (higher) called as Shankar and Southern summit called as Gauri. Owing to steep surfaces and long corniced ridges these peaks are tough to climb.
• Gauri Shankar peaks have deep religious significance for Hindus and Buddhist Rolwaling Sherpas

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Mysterious Pillar Rocks at Kodaikanal- India

Pillar Rocks

About Pillar Rocks

Pillar rocks at Kodaikanal is at 8 kms from Bus stand or 7 kms from Kodai lake. It is a set of three giant granite rocks. Height of these rocks is approximately 400 ft.

There is a little garden with flowers in the shadow of pillar rocks. This is a beautiful area that lures as a picnic spot. A mysterious gap between rocks generates curiosity. This gap is called as Devil's kitchen.

You can see the mist hovering the rock boulders creating a beautiful view.

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Nature's Devis falls, Pokhara- Nepal

Devis falls in Pokhara is a little waterfall in Kaski district.

This waterfall gets water from dam of Phewa lake. It is interesting to know that this is an underground waterfall. In Nepali, it is also called Patale Chhango which means underground. The water passes through the natural tunnel. This water passes through the Gupteshwar Mahadev cave. If you visit Devis falls, you must also visit this cave to conquer some if the curiosity of this strange falls.

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Sacrifices by our forefathers at Historic Cellular Jail, Port Blair- India

Cellular Jail popularly known as Kala Paani was a colonial prison situated in Andaman Nicobar Islands. Prison was used by the British to exile the political prisoners during the Struggle for independence.

Today this place serves as a National Monument.

This place was easy for British to seclude the rebels from the country. This jail was specially built by the British.

One of the seven wings of cellular jail

Model of Cellular Jail

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