Every Pahadi is aware of mouth-watering snack 'Patrodu' or 'Patrode'. This dish is prepared using the Arbi (Taro root or Eddode in English) leaves. The snack is one of the most famous tea-time snacks in the hills, which you can also eat with roti at dinner. When I was searching for the English name for Arbi, I also got...

The Kangra Fort is located in the southwestern outskirts of Kangra town in Himachal Pradesh, which was constructed around 4th Century B.C. by the Royal Katoch Family of Kangra. The fort is situated atop a hill, on the base of which river Banganga and Patal Ganga flow together, making the place very attention-grabbing. It is the largest fort in...

Himachal is known for its culture, traditions, and food which vary from District to District. The variations are due to geographical and climatic conditions, as well as the way the food is prepared. Although the everyday meal of Himachal is simple like ‘dal-chawal or sabzi-roti’, yet the food prepared during festivals, marriages or during religious & social celebrations/occasions (birthdays,...

Baijnath Temple is one of the most popular temples in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of river Beas, in the lap of beautiful snow-capped Dhauladhar Himalayan Range. The Lord Shiva deity is worshipped here as “God of Healing” also known as Vaidayanath or more popularly known as Baijnath, on whom the name of the town is...

Shimla, the 'queen of the hills' is one of the favourite places to visit for people. It is an escape from the scorching heat in the summers, and a snow paradise to enjoy in winters. You can take a direct train or bus that goes regularly to Shimla, and hey that is not it, Shimla has its own airport,...