This may be a bit surprising but then Jaipur is something that I have explored enough. And now it was time to step-out of the Delhi heat ( which is never ending ) and head to the mountains.
Mussorie
Being from a hill state myself , its an awesome sight to visit any hill state or a hill station . So ,it was Mussorie . People know it as the "Gateway" to Yamunotri and Gangotri Shrines of Northern India . My take - it used to be beautiful but now its a lost charm unless and until you are either staying at a place outside Mussorie or may be in cantonment area. Crowded to hell , hotel and resorts , half of the folks are from Punjab and Haryana and not to forget the traffic stuck which happen right from Dehdradun.
To escape all this , try staying at the beautiful The Claridges Nabha Residence, summer retreat of the erstwhile Maharaja of Nabha, the heritage hotel set amid 13 acres of private cedar and silver oak forest and only a single-storey colonial building, opens out into a central courtyard and provides a sweeping view of the garden and the rolling green hills.
It was love at first sight .
My pick of the two key places to visit in case you are a first timer here are:
Chakrata
A far better pick than Mussorie would be Chakrata which can be reached from Dehradun via Mussoorie or Vikasnagar. Both routes pass through beautiful mountainous road. Travelling in the monsoon can be quite tricky as the area sees frequent road blockages due to landslides.
It rains almost everyday here and with its limited population its a place you would love to stay around more than you thought of.
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Plan a vacation and I am sure besides unwinding you would love to breathe in some fresh air . And , I am a message away in case you need any further details on any of the above.
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What's more ? Thats what I think every-time I come back from the hills . What is that one thing I can bring back with me to remind me of the calmness and the sheer happiness which I experience . And I always thought of a 'fragrance ' . Inspired by hills which has a cooling effect on you and soothens you everytime you breathe in. When it rains in the hills and the connect which the droplets have with the ground and smell that raises from the ground - That ! Only if I wish folks from the Godrej ( http://www.godrejaer.com/ ) who really do an awesome stuff with creating fragrances that connect with your senses , create something unique from this experience. #InspireAFragrance as we call.
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It feels nice when you WIN. It also feels nice when your work gets appreciated . Thanks to the aer & IndiBlogger team , this blog post won a #Godrej gift hamper . Small surprises are the most cherished ones !! Winners list here .
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Connect with me on :
Personal webpage – www.karankumar.com
Mussorie
Being from a hill state myself , its an awesome sight to visit any hill state or a hill station . So ,it was Mussorie . People know it as the "Gateway" to Yamunotri and Gangotri Shrines of Northern India . My take - it used to be beautiful but now its a lost charm unless and until you are either staying at a place outside Mussorie or may be in cantonment area. Crowded to hell , hotel and resorts , half of the folks are from Punjab and Haryana and not to forget the traffic stuck which happen right from Dehdradun.
To escape all this , try staying at the beautiful The Claridges Nabha Residence, summer retreat of the erstwhile Maharaja of Nabha, the heritage hotel set amid 13 acres of private cedar and silver oak forest and only a single-storey colonial building, opens out into a central courtyard and provides a sweeping view of the garden and the rolling green hills.
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| Nabha Palace , Mussorie |
My pick of the two key places to visit in case you are a first timer here are:
- Kempty Falls
- Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration
- Camel Back road
- Dhanaulti
Chakrata
A far better pick than Mussorie would be Chakrata which can be reached from Dehradun via Mussoorie or Vikasnagar. Both routes pass through beautiful mountainous road. Travelling in the monsoon can be quite tricky as the area sees frequent road blockages due to landslides.
The area has an abundance of
conifers, rhododendrons and oaks. The red rhododendrons are the most abundantly
found in this region. A key attraction near Chakrata is the waterfall named
Tiger Fall. A secluded -nearby, leafy hamlet of Deoban offers a panoramic view
of the Himalayas stretching from Kinnaur to Garhwal and Kumaon.
It rains almost everyday here and with its limited population its a place you would love to stay around more than you thought of.
**
Plan a vacation and I am sure besides unwinding you would love to breathe in some fresh air . And , I am a message away in case you need any further details on any of the above.
**
What's more ? Thats what I think every-time I come back from the hills . What is that one thing I can bring back with me to remind me of the calmness and the sheer happiness which I experience . And I always thought of a 'fragrance ' . Inspired by hills which has a cooling effect on you and soothens you everytime you breathe in. When it rains in the hills and the connect which the droplets have with the ground and smell that raises from the ground - That ! Only if I wish folks from the Godrej ( http://www.godrejaer.com/ ) who really do an awesome stuff with creating fragrances that connect with your senses , create something unique from this experience. #InspireAFragrance as we call.
**
It feels nice when you WIN. It also feels nice when your work gets appreciated . Thanks to the aer & IndiBlogger team , this blog post won a #Godrej gift hamper . Small surprises are the most cherished ones !! Winners list here .
**
Connect with me on :
Personal webpage – www.karankumar.com
Twitter handle – @karansayz
Instagram -
http://instagram.com/karansayz
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