Kesar Da Dhaba was one of the main sit-down vegetarian meal stops from this Amritsar food route. During the newer visit, we tried a vegetarian thali with palak paneer. What we tried We had a vegetarian thali at Kesar Da Dhaba, including palak paneer. From this visit, all the dishes worked well together as a … Read more
The langar at the Golden Temple was one of the most memorable vegetarian food experiences from our Amritsar trip—not because it was fancy, but because of the scale, simplicity and devotion behind it. Quick notes from this visit Place: Golden Temple Langar, Amritsar Food: simple vegetarian meal served to visitors What stood out: volunteers, scale … Read more
For a one-day Amritsar outing, we combined the Golden Temple with 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 / lunch option: Pahalwan Kulche Wala for chole with … Read more
Udupi has a quiet, old-world feeling. We spent time around Shri Krishna Mutt and Car Street, with the temple complex and the simple prasadam meal becoming the main memories from this visit. Quick summary Place: Udupi, Karnataka Main stop: Shri Krishna Mutt Food note: Temple prasadam meal with rice, vegetable curry, rasam and payasam Vegetarian … 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. Our early boat ride gave us a quiet view of the ghats, the Ganges and the old city waking up. Quick summary Place: Benaras / Varanasi ghats Type of visit: Morning boat ride and family travel diary Food … Read more