Cultural Exploration Archives - Gluttony Guilts Best Treats for you Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:27:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://gluttonyguilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-gluttony-guilts-high-resolution-logo-32x32.png Cultural Exploration Archives - Gluttony Guilts 32 32 Places To Visit In Delhi https://gluttonyguilts.com/places-to-visit-in-delhi/ https://gluttonyguilts.com/places-to-visit-in-delhi/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:03:29 +0000 https://gluttonyguilts.com/places-to-visit-in-delhi/ The Hidden Hour is now in Delhi and we couldn’t be more happier! They have introduced three more games- “The Haunted Hostel” , “Space Wars-The ... Read more

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The Hidden Hour is now in Delhi and we couldn’t be more happier! They have introduced three more games- “The Haunted Hostel” , “Space Wars-The Alien Attack” and “Lost in an Island- The Amazing Escape”. After having a good time at their Gurugram center, I was bubbling with excitement to try out this one! So…

Unplugged Courtyard recently launched their Monsoon menu and things couldn’t get any better!! The restaurant is a perfect place to dine out and has an impressive ambience. Here are the dishes that I tried- Chennai Express Cutlet – This one is made with rice and has a south indian flavour to it. Crunchy to the…

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What different did I today? The winter sun is up and running – I mean very much visible today. So instead of using my washing machine to wash and dry clothes, I hand washed them and let the warm sun weave its magic in drying my clothes. This saved a hell lot of power and…

The sun doesn’t forget to shine, So why do you?

How in the presence of water, the inner happiness is transformed into a jolly existence.

That is a green bee-eater I spotted at Jim Corbett National Park.

Corbett Woods Resort at Rampur, offers such lovely corners to click and to get clicked.

The overflowing love is always difficult to capture because it has so many moods and shades. But here it is, in plain sight, on my face, in my smile.

If you are a passionate traveller, your travels are incomplete without a Safari tour or a national park/wildlife sanctuary journey. And for a Delhiite, the nearest protected reserve is Jim Corbett – a mere 6 hour journey from the national capital. Day 0: Since bus journeys are mostly uncomfortable, we opted for Indian Railways this…

You never know what you will find on your solo travels.  This quaint tree stopped me when I was rushing through the bylanes of Mall Road in Mussoorie.

Ohhh winters You are not so far away!

Always in the mood to take a snap.

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Rajasthan https://gluttonyguilts.com/rajasthan/ https://gluttonyguilts.com/rajasthan/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:33:08 +0000 https://gluttonyguilts.com/rajasthan/ Jodhpur city in the background. Jaswant Thada at Jodhpur offers serene gardens to sit and relax under the desert sun. There are a few places ... Read more

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Jodhpur city in the background.

Jaswant Thada at Jodhpur offers serene gardens to sit and relax under the desert sun.

There are a few places which will hold your attention as well as the enchanting Jaswant Thada.

I stare into a world unknown That is slowly taking my heart in its stride.

The bamboo curtains of our childhood are a thing of past now. I feel they were better compared to the polyester curtains that we are using these days – synthetic fibre which are not able to shield us from the heat wave. Nostalgia hit us at Mehrangarh Fort where these bamboo curtains protect the fort…

And may the odds be ever in your favour! Caption credits: #thehungergames  

When the desert wind loves blowing your tresses.

The closer you think you are, the lesser you will actually see. Caption credits: Now you see me  

Jodhpur city in the background.

The small lake near Jaswant Thada has many artistic balconies where you can revel in the flowing wind.

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India https://gluttonyguilts.com/india/ https://gluttonyguilts.com/india/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:02:11 +0000 https://gluttonyguilts.com/india/ What different did I today? The winter sun is up and running – I mean very much visible today. So instead of using my washing ... Read more

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What different did I today? The winter sun is up and running – I mean very much visible today. So instead of using my washing machine to wash and dry clothes, I hand washed them and let the warm sun weave its magic in drying my clothes. This saved a hell lot of power and…

Jodhpur city in the background.

Jaswant Thada at Jodhpur offers serene gardens to sit and relax under the desert sun.

How in the presence of water, the inner happiness is transformed into a jolly existence.

There are a few places which will hold your attention as well as the enchanting Jaswant Thada.

That is a green bee-eater I spotted at Jim Corbett National Park.

Corbett Woods Resort at Rampur, offers such lovely corners to click and to get clicked.

I stare into a world unknown That is slowly taking my heart in its stride.

Are you aware about the colourful story behind the creation of the Ashrafi Mahal in Mandu?

The closer you think you are, the lesser you will actually see. Caption credits: Now you see me  

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Restaurants In Connaught Place https://gluttonyguilts.com/restaurants-in-connaught-place/ https://gluttonyguilts.com/restaurants-in-connaught-place/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 04:27:30 +0000 https://gluttonyguilts.com/restaurants-in-connaught-place/ The first thing that impressed me about this place was that they have divided the restaurant into three separate sections. The first section is for ... Read more

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The first thing that impressed me about this place was that they have divided the restaurant into three separate sections. The first section is for fine dining, the second one is for a private gathering of 20-25 people and the third one is for casual dining. The casual dining restaurant has been modeled on the…

Unplugged Courtyard recently launched their Monsoon menu and things couldn’t get any better!! The restaurant is a perfect place to dine out and has an impressive ambience. Here are the dishes that I tried- Chennai Express Cutlet – This one is made with rice and has a south indian flavour to it. Crunchy to the…

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Travel Musings Dehradun Uttarakhand India https://gluttonyguilts.com/travel-musings-dehradun-uttarakhand-india/ https://gluttonyguilts.com/travel-musings-dehradun-uttarakhand-india/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:18:07 +0000 https://gluttonyguilts.com/buddhist-temple/ Unless you can decipher the languageEven lofty alphabets are difficult to understand.   When a walking sunshine blocks the fading rays of the evening sun. ... Read more

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Unless you can decipher the languageEven lofty alphabets are difficult to understand.

 

When a walking sunshine blocks the fading rays of the evening sun.

 

The Buddhist temple precinct at Dehradun is spread over a vast area and houses a huge golden statue of Lord Buddha.This photograph could have been a masterpiece but damn those canines!

 

How fearlessly I’m standing near this statue of vibrant and vividly coloured lion! Now imagine if someone were to “transfigure” this statue into a live one!I just cannot get out of Potter world you see.

 

I wish we could all conjure a Patronus charm to counter severe anxiety and mental exhaustion that we are going through.Or we could Avada Kedavra all the covid variants!

 

Posing in front of the prayer flags is definitely courageous!Because our eyes do not squander away from the fluttering and vibrant flags.

 

The colourful dragons & lions and the fluttering prayer flags – which Buddhist pagoda has been your favourite till date?

 

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Uttarakhand https://gluttonyguilts.com/uttarakhand-2/ https://gluttonyguilts.com/uttarakhand-2/#respond Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:04:21 +0000 https://gluttonyguilts.com/uttarakhand-2/ The frigid wind is resting After a tiring winter But I’m afraid to bloom Fearing the return of the snow. I yearn to bloom Because ... Read more

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The frigid wind is resting After a tiring winter But I’m afraid to bloom Fearing the return of the snow. I yearn to bloom Because spring is near The pollens are poking now and then Assuring me that it is time to bloom. The spring air caresses my petals Pecking me to open to, The…

Till 2018, I had associated winters with a runny nose, a dry coughing throat and air that was too cold to get out. But in December 2018, I visited Dhanaulti and could finally understand why many people are so fond of the crisp winter air. You see, I misunderstood the dreaded winter air with the…

The cold chases meStalks like an obsessive loverCatching me off-guardWhile I try to relaxIn the holiday season It shrouds mewhen I’m least awareBites my bonesChilling my insides & outsidesMaking my skin crawlSending the shivers down my spineTill I weaponise myself with blanketsAnd a hot tea. Picture taken in 2018, please travel responsibly and safely.

And what a life this ageless tree hasWaiting for the snow to freeze it’s exteriorAwaiting the blazing sun to nourish it’s swaying leavesWaiting for the trekkers for solitary picturesAnd ultimately waiting for death for decades. Picture taken in 2018, please travel responsibly and safely.

Unspoken calm beauty in sunsets. Spotted at the sun set point, Lal Tibba. Picture taken in 2018, please travel responsibly and safely.

Playing hide and seek with love.And with miracles. Picture taken in 2019, please travel safely and responsibly.

Even the mountain feline sits in aweOf the towering HimalayasOr was it a common raven?Alas I will never knowFor I was vigorously zoomingTo capture this precious moment!

Let love enlighten your soul.Let the sunshine brighten your day. Picture taken in 2018, please care to travel responsibly and safely

Isn’t it strange that we crave rainfall when it is sweltering hot,Then when the monsoons arrive we bask in them with a plateful of pakodas,Then when the rains continue, we start craving for some sunlight,Then a few days of sunlight and sweatingAnd we yearn for the rainfall again,And this vicious cycle continues!

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Lakhori – Haveli Dharampura, Chandni Howk, Old Delhi https://gluttonyguilts.com/lakhori-haveli-dharampura-chandni-howk-old-delhi/ https://gluttonyguilts.com/lakhori-haveli-dharampura-chandni-howk-old-delhi/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 22:30:19 +0000 https://gluttonyguilts.com/lakhori-haveli-dharampura-chandni-howk-old-delhi/ The haveli concept of fine dining is new to Delhi though it has been quite prevalent in the outskirts of our capital and royalty associated ... Read more

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The haveli concept of fine dining is new to Delhi though it has been quite prevalent in the outskirts of our capital and royalty associated places. Going to a magnificent haveli, soaking in the ethnic and vintage interiors and the fine dining is a truly luxury experience and Haveli Dharampura provides all of that. Located in a very narrow nook of Gali Guliyan near Jama Masjid, it can be a bit difficult to find. But enter this place and you are blown away by the old world Indian charm.

The staff is dressed in ethnic attire and their hospitality is amazing. They will suggest you dishes to try and they know their dishes well. Here are a few of them that I recently tried :

Palak Patta Chaat : Spinach leaves dolled up in chick pea flour and deep fried is definitely a rage these days. Here they were topped with sweet yoghurt, sonth – tamarind chutney, pomegranate seeds and senv – potato bhujiya. The fried spinach leaves were crispy and had not gone soft because of so many overlying dips. The tanginess and sweetness of yoghurt and sonth, the crispiness and bitterness of spinach, the crunchy sev and the sweet pomegranate are all combined in a single dish and well presented to you.

Spinach Kofta in dual gravy : Another innovative dish well presented. The moist spinach leaves wrapping minced cottage cheese and presented in two gravies : white and red. The red one is tomato based and is sweet and very subtly sour. The white one is cashew based and is very fine. Both the gravies have a fine consistency – not too runny and not too thick. The burst of flavours is exceptional here.

Paneer cannelloni : Italian dish well made. The soft slices of cottage cheese enclosing finely minced spinach and smothered in a tomato curry. The cottage cheese is fresh and the spinach has a prominent pungent taste of garlic as well. The gravy is rich, creamy, smooth and subtle. The addition of very fine caramelised onions gives a sweet burnt flavour to this smooth gravy.

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Mountain wild flowers in full bloom.

Animals too get lost in the beauty of silence.

I spotted these at the House of the Sarpanch at the Corn Village, Uttarakhand. I still am unaware of their name.  

Perfect merger of the greens, the blues and the whites.

Blushing away anxiously Tripping on my coffee On our first date You made me smile.

And I am finally blooming In the colours of spring.

Did you fail to notice? That I reside in these blossoms

For the real India resides in it’s villages .

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Even the mountain feline sits in aweOf the towering HimalayasOr was it a common raven?Alas I will never knowFor I was vigorously zoomingTo capture this precious moment!

The corn village or rather Sainji village, is a traveler’s delight near Mussoorie. The villagers/farmers hang these corn cobs on their open courtyards and balconies to dry them out. Picture taken in 2018, please travel responsibly and safely.

The joyful spring has defeated the cruel winters.

Are the greens over shadowing the bluesOr are the blues surreptitiously and purposefully not coming out?

Did you fail to noticeThat I reside in these blossoms?

For the real India 🇮🇳 resides in it’s villages.Happy Republic Day everyone!

If you don’t find greenery, then let it find you.

Is recreational travel really that important during a raging pandemic? Warning: Before you blatantly pass judgements on me, this is an old travel picture taken 2 years back and I haven’t travelled to any destination since January 2020. Forget travel, I have not even gone to a cafe/restaurant since the cases in India started growing…

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