Nainital – The Heart of Kumaon – A Photolog
The New Year has started . After being one of the winners among the Ghumakkars of 2010 , I am really excited to share…
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Nainital – Jewel of Kumaon (Dec 09) – I
Nainital trip during December last year was more enjoyable since our gang of three was in company of Adityo (Sharmi’s brother) and their Ma….
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Sattal : Sattal Forest Resort
A stay at the Sattal Forest Resort is the perfect weekend break we city people crave for. For an all season holiday escape close…
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Follow Up on Nainital via Old Delhi – Tea Garden, Ghodakhal and the Mall
While I was in Nainital on 29-30/06/09, I spotted an attractive looking little hotel near the rope-way base – Hotel Ankur Plaza. It is…
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A Short Discovery Trip to Jageshwar and Nainital, while It Rained the Night
Next day we had to take a trip round touristy spots of the place, before driving back to Bareilly. The next whole day, when the weather was very pleasant, was a rediscovery of Nainital for most of us and a new discovery for a few (the rediscovery for them to be posted later). I am leaving you with a few moments frozen from the next day.
Read MoreWeekend Drive to Nainital
I must appreciate my company for declaring a National holiday on Monday so that people could take a long weekend off and spend time…
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“Nainital” – Glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace
“Nainital” is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural resources. It was long awaited trip, almost…
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My Summer Trip to Nainital
We had been talking about going to Nainital for a very long time. A three day holiday just seemed the best time to do…
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Satvik Resort, Bhimtal
I visited The Satvik Resort, Bhimtal with my family and my in-laws during 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2007. We traveled from Delhi to…
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Missing Nirvana in Naukuchiyatal
6th April 2007 – A three-day weekend was coming – perfect opportunity to give fresh air to our lungs. We thought of visiting Jim…
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Sattal – Getaway Jungle Camp
Getaway Jungle Camp is in a small valley which is not accessible via motorable road, infact any road. The only way to get in is by trekking. Set amid poplar trees, this bunch of tents overlooks hills and a large flat playground. There is a dining area, a big designated for a outdoor bon-fire, lots of forest warmth and clean fresh air.
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Pangot – Beyond the Ordinary
Pangot is one such place. Just a short distance from Nainital – where Delhiites flock to during summer months – it boasts of no mall road or glitzy hotels but is a tiny hamlet within the folds of Kumaon hills with a few hotels now coming up. Drive up 15 km from Naini lake, go past snow-view point, you’ll reach this cosy little place without pretentions.
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