In this series of Friday Getaways, I get to ( fingers crossed) tick one thing off my bucket list… In this ‘obsessed with everything white’ country I too have a weakness with fair , except it’s got nothing to do with skin colour and everything to do with flaky particles falling from the sky.
Snow in India ….There’s something so magical about it. So this cold wave week, as I give up that heater and head into the mountains to enjoy the snow show, here’s my recommendation of drive-able getaways this weekend!
NATHUAKHAN, ALMORA
One of my favorite places Julia and Lat, own this beautiful homestay in Almora, 8 hours away from delhi. A few kms before Mukteshwar, enjoy the view of the snow capped mountains with one of Julia’s home baked warm cakes!
https://www.facebook.com/InnifsreeFarm/
MATIAL VILLAGE
If mountain driving is not for you, here’s a little cheat. One and a half hours from Bhimtal, in the aloof village of Matial, say hello to the Jilling Terraces. Breathe-in the winter at this 80 year old house adorning the hilltop.
http://www.jillingterraces.com/
SHIMLA
This one is for the luxury traveller, enjoy snowing Shimla from the comforts of your room , at one of India’s oldest luxury properties The Cecil, Shimla.
The Cecil, Shimla
BHIMTAL
Looking for a shorter road trip? Settle at The Retreat, Bhimtal, for a quiet holiday. Away from the holiday hub , this homestay gives you the hill station fun, without the uphill drive.
http://www.theretreatbhimtal.in/
I can’t wait to get my hands on that snow, and bring my snow(wo)man to life!
A CITY GIRL 