This post now works as a simple one-day Amritsar food travel note. The main places covered are the Golden Temple, Giani Tea Stall, Pahalwan Kulche Wala, Kesar Da Dhaba, Jalebiyaan Wala in Katra Ahluwalia and a little old-city shopping. Quick one-day route Start: Golden Temple / Harmandir Sahib Tea and snacks: Giani Tea Stall Breakfast … Read more
Udupi has a quiet, old-world feeling. This post is mainly about Shri Krishna Mutt, the temple complex, the prasadam meal and the calm atmosphere around Car Street. Quick summary Place: Udupi, Karnataka Main stop: Shri Krishna Mutt Food note: Temple prasadam meal with rice, vegetable curry, rasam and payasam Vegetarian note: Very vegetarian-friendly Vegan note: … Read more
After the morning boat ride, we walked into the narrow lanes near the ghats and Kashi Vishwanath area for breakfast. I remember this part of Benaras for the small vegetarian food stops, tea stalls, sweets, paan shops and the constant movement of the old city. Quick summary Place: Benaras / Varanasi old city lanes Food … Read more
Benaras, also known as Kashi or Varanasi, is one of those places where the morning feels different. This post is mainly about the ghats, the Ganges, and the feeling of taking an early boat ride through the old city. Quick summary Place: Benaras / Varanasi ghats Type of visit: Morning boat ride and family travel … Read more