Must try street Foods in Mumbai for a toothsome Monsoon experience

When it suddenly starts raining outside, what is that one thing that comes to your mind? Honestly, for most of us it is the food. The slideshow of our favourite food items usually runs at a slow pace in our minds. And we end up taking our car keys and driving down to one of those nearby food joints. When it comes to street food, Aamchi Mumbai tops the charts. Let’s take a look at some of those mouthwatering food items you must try out when it rains.

Batata Vada/Vada Pav

If you have lived in Mumbai or have visited the city, you must have tried Vada Pav. It is difficult not to fall in love with this cheap and mouthwatering street food. It’s available at almost every nook and corner of the city. Try it out with hot chai, we bet you won’t stop at just one

Bhel Puri

The popular chowpatty snack is not just mouthwatering but is healthy as well. The ingredients including puffed rice, onions, sev, onions, raw mango, potatoes, papadi along with sour and sweet chutney make it a must try snack. While you are taking a stroll at the Juhu beach, enjoy this sumptuous street food.

Kheema Pav

Kheema Pav is the non-vegetarian version of Vada Pav which is quite a popular street food in Mumbai. Served with pav as well as either scrambled eggs or crispy sunny side up egg, it is one of the best breakfast options. However, there’s no harm in eating this mouthwatering food item at any hour.

Cheese Pav Bhaji

Mumbai, like most other cities in India, sells Pav Bhaji but what differentiates it from the others is the addition of cheese. When you try out this cheese variant, you will notice the pleasant difference. Monsoon and hot cheese bhaji will surely bring a smile to your face.

Misal Pav

Misal Pav is a healthier version (well, we’d like to call it that) of Vada Pav. For people who tend to love sprouts, Misal Pav may be your best bet. The ingredients include Batata, poha, sprouted lentils, chopped tomatoes and onions, farsan, chivda and lots of spice. This fiery hot dish is served with pav. If you wish to minus the spice, you can add some yoghurt to it.

Bheja Fry

Bheja fry, the spicy non vegetarian dish is eaten with roti or pav. Made by sautéing gaot’s brain with onions, tomatoes, green chillies and spices, you can’t just enjoy one plate of it. Make sure you keep a glass of water while you are trying out this hot street food.

Ragda Pattice

The amazing combination of pattice (potatoes) and ragda (chickpeas), is Mumbai’s own version of the famous chaat. Green chutney, tamarind sauce and chopped onions add to the flavor of this delightful street food. Enjoy the true Mumbai flavor when it is raining outside, it gives fierce competition to the popular Dilli ki Chaat.

Bombil Fry

The bombil fish, popularly known as the Bombay duck is mainly found in Mumbai waters. These fishes are flattened and then dipped in a batter of spiced besan. You can either eat it as a starter or eat it with chapatti, the soft fish with a crispy outer covering will not disappoint you. So, the next time it rains in Mumbai, make sure you try out these amazing street foods.

India’s Destinations For Adventure Sports For A Mad Vacation

Here are some of the coolest destinations for adventure trips in India, where you can undertake crazy fun-packed activities

1.     Roopkund Trek, Uttarakhand – Offbeat Trekking Experience With Skeletons - A heaven for trekkers, but with a horrific twist as you head to the glacial Roopkund Lake.

 

2.     Simla to Leh – Motorcycle Touring - If you really wish to explore the countryside with your best mates then go on a motorcycle tour, Ladakh is undoubtedly one of the best destination

 

3.     Caving – Meghalaya - Meghalaya, with its captivating caves is the go-to spot. Nestled among the waterfalls and green forests, these caves will definitely enthral you.

 

4.     Parasailing – Kerala - It would be a thrilling experience to watch the blue Arabian Sea while sailing over it in sky.

 

5.     Goa – Flyboarding - Goa is the ultimate destination for water adventure sports in India. But water sports have taken a huge leap here with launch of internationally popular ‘Flyboarding’

 

6.     Skydiving – Mysore - Once in your life, you must have desired to fly freely like a bird. This is your chance! Go for skydiving and let yourself loose!

 

7.     Satpura Mountains, Madhya Pradesh, Rock climbing - With bold terrain, Satpura mountain range in Madhya Pradesh offers remarkable rock climbing extravaganza.

 

8.     Rishikesh, Uttaranchal, Bungee Jumping - With the highest, 83-freaking-meters of Bungee Jumping podium, Rishikesh is one of the best destinations to enjoy the ecstasy of weightlessness

5 Uncommon but Fabulous Destinations in India

It’s always a tendency that Indians to appreciate what they don’t have but never value what they do have with them. In India the grass is always greener on the other side.

This attitude especially comes to fore when it comes to travel. How many times have you gone on and on praising a foreign country you just visited but never talked about an Indian holiday.  For some reason we all think that natural beauty can only be experienced in Europe, Australia or abroad. As for places in India, they can’t be that stunning, You’re absolutely wrong!

The problem is that most of us do not wish to truly explore India. For us domestic travel means either a trip to Goa, Kashmir or Rajasthan. And even here we limit ourselves. But traveling should ideally be about exploring, Therefore here’s something to help you plan out your next holiday.

Khajjiar

It is not ust like that this place is called the Switzerland of India! This hill station in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh is very close to Dalhousie and is surrounded by Deodar forests. It’s one of the few places in the country to host three different ecosystems- a lake, pastures and forests and all of them find place here.

Spiti Valley

Everyone go to Ladakh but not many go higher up to Spiti. It’s 12,500 feet above sea level and is surrounded by mountain ranges, alpine lands and soaring peaks. It shares an international border with Tibet and houses two of the most famous monasteries in the world- Ki and Tabo. Entire Tibetan culture come alive here is what you will find on your visit to this place.

Khajuraho

Famous for its erotic portraits, Khajuraho attracts tourists from across the globe. Culture, dance, love, passion and sex as depicted by 11^th century artists, the place is bustling with India’s rich cultural heritage.

Meghalaya Caves

Cave exploring, isn’t big in India even though our country has some of the most spectacular caves across the globe. Caves in Meghalaya are worth a visit. They may appear frightening and murky but have been listed as one of the longest and deepest in the world making them a great adventure for the enthusiasts.

 

Wayanad, Kerala

If a holiday means escaping city life completely then nothing is better than Wayanad in Kerala. The city is only 3.79% urbanized and host lots and lots of greenery to explore.

 

So pack up your bags and get ready! Just a whole lot of excitement to check out these uncommon yet totally fabulous places in our country that will blow your mind with their beauty

Don’t forget your camera, you might regret it later!

Places for a good dessert after meals in India

·         Natural Ice Cream of Mumbai - first originated in Mumbai but now you’ll find branches of Natural all over the country. It’s homemade with natural ingredients and real fruit, and are not over sweet like the others. Tender Coconut and Custard Apple flavours are a SUPERHIT!

 

·         Leopold Café of Mumbai – In South Mumbai, serves the most divine desserts, Blueberry cheesecakes,Raspberry cheesecakes, carrot cake and chocolate pastries are the best here.

 

·         Kayani Bakery of Pune - been in business since the British Raj, Shrewsbury Biscuits are the best. A perpetually crowded place always.

 

·         The Chocolate Room of Ahmedabad – has a warm, relaxing ambience, hang out in this place with a comforting cup of hot chocolate and you will be all SMILES!

·          Doodh Misthan Bhandar of Jaipur – Famous for their milk-based sweets and kachoris. The Kachoris are crispy nirvana dipped in thick sugary syrup. The rasgullas and ras malais from this place are also very famous.

 

·         Kuremal Mohanlal Kufi Wale of Delhi - kulfi  are available anywhere in India but Kuremal is a class apart, streets of Old Delhi, they make over fifty different flavours. Do try the place out, we promise you won’t be disappointed.

 

·         Ritz Restaurant of Lucknow - motichoor laddoos are the best from here because they’ll just melt in your mouth

 

·         Nahoum and Sons of Kolkata - has a lot of unique stuff to offer, famous for their lemon puff, try out the strawberry cubes and custard rolls, we bet it is the best.

 

·         Paradise Restaurant of Hyderabad - Paradise Restaurant comes up with one of the best versions of Hyderabad’s favourite dessert – Qubani ka Meetha. a sweet food made from  apricots with sugar served with fresh cream or a dollop of vanilla ice cream, Qubani ka Meetha is the perfect way to end after a heavy Nawabi meal

 

·         Chowk of Varanasi - Come winter, the busy lanes of Chowk come alive with malaiyo one of Varanasi’s best kept secrets. the best Malaiyo is available during morning time.which is not to be missed if you are in this part

Places to go when you're hungry at 2 in the morning!

    

   Mumbai:

1.    Zaffran: When food wins over sleep for someone in Mumbai, Zaffran of Crawford Market becomes your place for that night

2.   Bademiya: in Colaba is the place when those sizzling mutton S_eekh_ Kebabs, Kati and Bhuna rolls and those softer than soft rumali rotis are making rounds in your head past midnight, you

3.    Sagar Chinese: If spicy and hot Chinese food calling out to you at 2 AM in the morning,this is the place to be

4.    Bachelorr’s: In Charni road, this culinary heaven, is the place for food lovers and mid night snackers

5.    Khau Galli: It would be a shame if u do not visit Khau Galli, if you are staying in Ghatkopar or Churchgate. The streets are abuzz with all of its aromatic delicacies

 

       Delhi:

 

1.    Little Owl Café: If you feel like digging into piping hot and yet, comforting pastas, macaroni and sandwiches then this café near Sector 18 metro station, Noida calls out to you out

2.    Gulati: If you happen to stroll by India Gate past midnight, visit Gulati  that is located on _Pandara Road. Although the place is steeply priced, it offers you a choice of vegetarian and non vegetarian snacks.

3.    Jama Masjid: If you are a street food junkie, you must try the yumilicious tikkas and Seekh Kebabs along with soothing desserts like Firni, Gulab Jamuns and masala milk at this place

4.    Paranthas and Chai: If your idea is to have a humble tea and a plate of hot paranthas with boiled eggs or bhurji or omelets, you must visit Paranthas and Chai

5.    Comesum: It would be insane if you leave this railway station joint out It is one of the few family restaurants that runs throughout the night and, into the wee hours of morning.

      

          Chennai:

 

1.    Buhari: Located in Ana Salai, Buhari is one of the oldest late night joints of Chennai and is very famous for its comforting snacks

2.    Hotel Crescent. This is the place to go for a hearty meal past midnight Thalapakatti, Mount Road: Started by a humble man Nagasamy Naidu in 1957, this joint has evolved into a dining heaven with many branches across Chennai. For all the non-vegetarians out there, this is your paradise in the ungodly hours for midnight snacking!

3.    Mathsya: For vegetarians, Mathsya of Egmore is the place for all families, late night movie goers and pub hoppers.

 

Kolkatta:

 

1.    Legacy of China: street side authentic Chinese cuisines past 2  am this would be a great place for all

2.    Balle Balle Dhaba: This is a heaven for all the party animals

3.  Santa Delivers: Just in case you just strolled out and decided to order a take away of Egg and chicken Hakka noodles and chilly chicken gravythis has to be your pick

Top 10 Theme Parks in India

§  Gujarat Science City

It is an initiative by the Gujarat government imparting education in the form of entertainment. It has a small village on one side and the other side reflects the technological atmosphere.

 

§  Veegaland Park

 About 4kms away from Kochi/Cochin at Pallikkara, this state of art Amusement Park gives you a Fairy Tale atmosphere. Over 24 acres of land, this is beautiful park with amazing architecture speaks of the beautiful and ethnic Kerala and South India.

 

§  Ramoji Film city

The Ramoji Film City is one of the seven wonders of Hyderabad City. It is Spread over 2000 acres of land & this is the world’s largest integrated film studio complex. Some of the famous sites here are Ballerina Fountain which is also known as the Dancing Fountain, Animal Kingdom along with 500 set locations for film production and it is the World’s Largest Film City by the Guinness Book of World Records.

 

§  Adventure Islands

Spread across an area of 62 acres in North West Delhi, extremely popular amongst teenagers and children. This Adventure Island Park has a fairy tale look.

 

 

§  Essel world

It is the largest Water Theme Park in India located in Mumbai. Spread across 30 acres, and has about thirty four thrilling rides, amusements and games. is little bit crowded in the summers but is a wonderful place for enjoyment.

 

 

 

§  Fun n food village

Is in Old Delhi, Gurgaon road, this Amusement Park is one of the major attractions. This theme Park has a distinct attraction with the largest indoor Snow Park in India spread and is spread across an area of 2500sq. km.

 

§  Nicco Park

Situated in the heart of the main City of Kolkata in Salt Lake, Nicco Park is one of the most happening places for the kids and the teenagers in this part of India giving you a beach environment with artificial settings and sprinkling of sands.

 

§  Platinum Resorts

It is a silent and beautiful theme park of West Delhi. This resort come water park welcomes people to the scenic beauty in the midst of the city lights.

 

§  Ocean Park

Is on the Gandipat Road in Hyderabad, Ocean Park is an apt place for fun lovers. Is one of the first theme parks in India and serves the tourist with the best of both new and old worlds.