The Enchanting House on the Hill

It must have been about twenty years ago that I first saw it, this enchanting house on that equally enchanting hill.

 Then found myself heading straight towards it as the gate was so invitingly open.

Shivalik Farms- the 'Enchanting house on the Hill'

The nameplate announced 'Shivalik Farms, your one stop shop for jams, juices and pickles.'

 And boy, did we buy those items, and get hooked for life!

Every year thereafter, or whenever we went to Shimla, a trip to Mashobra was a 'must do' when we would buy  our stock of jams and fruit juice.

The unbeatable view

Run by Mrs Leela Jain an extremely versatile and accomplished lady, now in her eighties, it truly is a lovely place to stop by and rest one's body as well as uplift one's spirits.

Check it out for yourselves if you ever go that side and I can bet that you too will find yourself returning there again...

Walking to the village

And then....

On my last visit-Nov 2013

Yet again.....