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Standing at our balcony in Mashobra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India ,we were witness to a spectacular double rainbow yesterday afternoon. Lasting for over 20 minutes, it stayed right there in front of us as we stood there awestruck. The highlight of out day on Earth Day, its something that will stay with us forever Here it is in all its glory
On a road trip to enchanting Himachal in the month of April we are discovering some fabulous views, moods and shades.
The weather is unbeatable- a slight nip in the air in the morning and cold on some evenings. In fact,day before yesterday when the temperature was 24 C I remember saying it was rather warm. Hey Presto, it rained the very next day and how! The temperature dropped by about 8 degrees instantly and we are back to feeling 'normal'.
We are based at Gables, a beautiful colonial hotel in Mashobra which is a part of the Club Mahendra network and head out to a different location everyday.
Surrounded by beauty all around
Apple trees with beautiful white flowers and orchards all ready for the season which begins next month.
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Walking past these beautiful sights is absolutely delightful and one just cant get enough of the weather, sights and fragrance..
Its Spring in the hills and my husband Avi and I have decided to spend some time in beautiful Himachal Pradesh- a state that we come back to time and again. Each season has its own special charm and there is something new to discover and enjoy every time we come.
En route to Himachal, we definitely make a stop at a beautiful little cafe in Barog. Called The Pinewood Cafe, it has everything one could ask for and then some! Apart from from their very special coffee and mushrooms on toast, it has the best possible range of flowers that one could think of.
So this time, we were greeted by a veritable sea of poppies - large, red and very beautiful. Then there were more flowers, including one called Paper/Tissue flowers, very unique and very beautiful-Something you really have to see to believe. Check out the video I've posted here and you will know exactly what I mean.
More Himachal stories unfold as the days go by so stay tuned folks and let me know what you thought..
