Eating out in open is now a common affair, where in people are well comfortable standing in a group and taking a meal. People don’t really mind eating without a plush sofa so as to sit in an extremely chilly restaurant nor with a blaring music.
How about a bit of fresh air while you gorge on your favourite kathi kabaabs or stuffed naans?
Drive down to the market in Sector 8, Chandigarh, park yourself in front of Degchi, in case you are lucky you will actually get to park and be a witness to this trend.
It’s not just the lip-smacking food that is driving the youngsters crazy nowadays but the sheer comfort of having food right in your swanky car on cool evenings.
All you need to do is park your car right in front of the food joint, honk once or better yet not at all, for the serving staff knows exactly what you are there for and before you can bat your pretty mascara-lined eyelashes, a waiter in his chic uniform appears with the menu. Though, Degchi has for the customers a well equipped sitting arrangement but people prefer for a take away or having a meal in open.
What’s more, can one ask for when all one needs to shell out for a Chicken or Sekh Nann Roll is fulfilled in just Rs 80 and Rs 70 for a Paneer Naan Roll. There are a variety of tikaas and kabaabs, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, to be devoured and all of these delicacies without digging a hole in your pocket. It’s not just the ‘comfortable food’ that gets them here every evening but the idea is to unwind in the company of friends and savour some ‘eye-candy’.
Degchi is well managed and maintained with high standards of hardcore spicy Punjabi stuff along with other cuisines like Chinese and other fast food. Degchi Special Chicken is out of the world with heavy gravy with button mushrooms. The Madrasi Chicken, which is Degchi’s speciality is all time favourite and is loved by every customer. The Chilly Chicken is also lovely along perfectly along with drinks. Not to miss the Tandoori Chicken, apart from its Butter Chicken which gives a run for the money.
Degchi also offers some great Indian Breads like Naan, Paranthas that go really well with all the rich gravies.
When Degchi was started people had in mind that the restaurant wont run because of Goldie’s Roost and Pick ’n’ Move in the vicinity. But Degchi has proven everybody wrong as it has been doing great business and satisfying the palate of not only the Chandigarhians but also of people from outside.
Not exactly a fast food, the restaurant which serves exotic Punjabi food where you don’t have a waiter who comes to your table and ask you something you want. It’s essentially a self service joint where you take you food and come back to your car and enjoy. Degchi also have a seating arrangement with three small tables in a very small adjacent shop.
The vegetarian that includes the very special Paneer Latpata with Lacha Prantha goes well along with chopped salad.
Price Tag:
An average meal for non-vegetarian person is Ra 110, while for a vegetarian it is Rs 75.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
HEADMASTERS
Human persona defines the beauty and personality of an individual and gives them confidence. A haircut can affect the way a person looks. Every individual whether men, women or children long to possess good beautiful hair and also well cared bodies and it is this desire that have led people to salons. Salons have come to occupy an important place in the present environment. With the growing hair care among people the salon culture has spread across the entire world. With globalization around, inter connectivity of ventures have immensely increased. Thus the city Chandigarh too has progressed. HEADMASTERS in the city has come a long way.
Headmasters has grown within the city from a small area to a complete Wellness zone. The entire team of 120 professionals cares to the extent of pampering one who visits Headmasters. For basic hair services to beauty services to an exclusive spa, HEADMASTERS has everything within itself. Over the time, with dedication it is a brand in the city that understands the human persona.
“Not only the salon makes you look fresh but to make you feel fresh as well, the Salon has an in house small café. From cold to hot beverages – anything that ones heart would desire comes in without any extra cost” says Jagneet Keith. Over the time period it has earned a customer loyalty as they have maintained the service standards as well as kept the market trends as their added advantage. Today it holds a client loyalty of a decade, and further more to add to their aspirations international brands. We can clearly demarcate Headmasters salon as a Co-branding which uses multiple brand names to market a single product or service. “Customer care is our foremost priority. Salons these days are done up keeping in mind customers who spend a good deal of time here. The idea is to pamper them so that they are de-stressed”, adds Japneet Keith. With brands like Wella professional, Pevonia international, and Richfeel clinic it not only has changed the outlook but also added progressive strategies to it. By providing all services head to toe, under one roof. To pamper and care before special occassions, Headmasters take a keen interest to offer the best. As a client is cared for thoroughly, the body and skin is looked well before occassions like weddings. Specialialized treatments like back polish, neck pampering, elbow treatments help one take care of the neglected facts. The packages come at a discount as high as 40 per cent and free consultations are offered. Headmasters suggest to feel and look good, one must plan before their event. Also should seek professional advice as to the hair look, coloring and other treatments. Priyanka Gill , the beauty manager suggest for a healthy looking skin a good skin care regime of cleansing , toning and moisturizing should be followed . Application of a sunscreen is a must before one step out in the sun. One should also exfoliate the skin once a week to get rid of the dead skin. For a clear supple complexion the water intake should be adequate. Healthy eating should be followed, avoiding junk foods. One should exercise and follow a routine which leaves you with a good 8 hour sleep. For more pampering visit Headmasters to not only look good but feel good, as they make sure they caress you with lots of love and care.
Headmasters has grown within the city from a small area to a complete Wellness zone. The entire team of 120 professionals cares to the extent of pampering one who visits Headmasters. For basic hair services to beauty services to an exclusive spa, HEADMASTERS has everything within itself. Over the time, with dedication it is a brand in the city that understands the human persona.
“Not only the salon makes you look fresh but to make you feel fresh as well, the Salon has an in house small café. From cold to hot beverages – anything that ones heart would desire comes in without any extra cost” says Jagneet Keith. Over the time period it has earned a customer loyalty as they have maintained the service standards as well as kept the market trends as their added advantage. Today it holds a client loyalty of a decade, and further more to add to their aspirations international brands. We can clearly demarcate Headmasters salon as a Co-branding which uses multiple brand names to market a single product or service. “Customer care is our foremost priority. Salons these days are done up keeping in mind customers who spend a good deal of time here. The idea is to pamper them so that they are de-stressed”, adds Japneet Keith. With brands like Wella professional, Pevonia international, and Richfeel clinic it not only has changed the outlook but also added progressive strategies to it. By providing all services head to toe, under one roof. To pamper and care before special occassions, Headmasters take a keen interest to offer the best. As a client is cared for thoroughly, the body and skin is looked well before occassions like weddings. Specialialized treatments like back polish, neck pampering, elbow treatments help one take care of the neglected facts. The packages come at a discount as high as 40 per cent and free consultations are offered. Headmasters suggest to feel and look good, one must plan before their event. Also should seek professional advice as to the hair look, coloring and other treatments. Priyanka Gill , the beauty manager suggest for a healthy looking skin a good skin care regime of cleansing , toning and moisturizing should be followed . Application of a sunscreen is a must before one step out in the sun. One should also exfoliate the skin once a week to get rid of the dead skin. For a clear supple complexion the water intake should be adequate. Healthy eating should be followed, avoiding junk foods. One should exercise and follow a routine which leaves you with a good 8 hour sleep. For more pampering visit Headmasters to not only look good but feel good, as they make sure they caress you with lots of love and care.
Cactus Garden
Do you know there are over 6,000 species of cacti in the world and Panchkula alone has over 3,500 species?
Well, we too were amazed to see as many as 3500 varieties of cacti, 450 species from all over the world, 57 plants families and more than 1000 species including umbrella at the National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, situated in Sector 5, Panchkula.
Not many may know that the Cactus Garden is Asia’s biggest garden devoted to rare and endangered species of Indian succulents, which was named after its founder Dr J S Sarkaria. The love of these people is evident from the number of plants they own.
The garden is a sprawling seven-and-a-half acres expanse of greens, and was established while Dr Sarkaria, the founder of the Cactus Garden, himself a connosieur of cactii, was trying to dispose off his personal collection owing to ill health. It was then that HUDA offered to allot him land for setting up the garden, and besides infrastructural support, is also providing monetary aid for maintenance of the garden. Other than the indigenous varieties of Caralluma Sarkariae and Caralluma Bhupindrian created by Dr Sarkaria, almost all known varieties of Caralluma, and over 70 percent of the varieties of Haworthias and Genus Mamammillaria are represented in this unique garden.
The ‘National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre’ which is formerly called Cactus Garden, was setup in 1987, as a result of the vision and hard work of Dr J S Sarkaria. The main objective behind the establishment of the garden was the preservation and conservation of endangered species of cacti and succulents, some of which are used in traditional Indian healing systems of Ayurveda and Unani.
This section Cactus is a tribute to Dr JS Sarkaria, who worked with extraordinary diligence and with exceptional love for these much despised plants. The garden has four glass houses, four Botanical centres, two preparation of glass centres, three green houses for public display.
It has the world’s largest collection of Indian succulents, including the species belonging to the extremely rare Genus Caralluma family and also number of international cacti donors from United Kingdom, United States of America, Austria and Namibia.
Another major motive was to create a tourist attraction, where the general public could get a glimpse of the fine collection of rare and exotic cactus plants, looked after a team of 17 gardeners, and headed by one head gardener.
The garden has comprehensive collection of Indian succulents, the largest in the world, some of them extremely rare and has already been declared as endangered species, which includes complete collection of Genus Caralluma of Indian origin, Mammillaria Geminispina, Mammillaria nivosa, Echinocactus ingens, Echinocactus grusonii, Pachycereus pringlei, Mammillaria.
The cacti and succulents also have medical values. Indian succulents are being used in Ayurveda and Unani medicines for centuries. It is a great source of attraction for not only tourists but also for botanists, with over a hundred visitors visit the garden.
Cultivating cacti is not very cumbersome but one has to have endless patience. Why? A cactus needs eight months to develop from a seed, six months from a graft and some eight to ten years to mature and flower. Species like the Echinocactus Grusonii takes 35 years to flower. The barrel- shaped cactus is full of thorns and is fondly known as a mother-in-laws-cushion and it belongs to a class that grows tall and robust. But not all cacti grow tall, some attain the maximum height of just 10 cm and are known as bonsai cactus, like the Gymnocaycium class and Crasula Mermiana which are small and difficult to grow.
And if you think that growing a cactus is a thorny experience then Namlaria Plmosa, which has no thorns and comes with a top that looks like net, will change the way you think. But what catches the eye is the Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii that is made by grafting a regular cactus stem with a colourless flower lacking chlorophyll. The Japanese have added colour to it by passing gamma rays.
Cactus is always associated with dry deserts and growing them in a place like Panchkula is challenging. Every cactus is special and rare and just like we understand plants they understand us. He assures their proper growth by using porous soil that is required for growing cactus and protects the softer species by keeping them in the two green houses that are warm.
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The wide variety of cacti on display at Cactus Garden is enough to make one fall in love with these exotic plants
Well, we too were amazed to see as many as 3500 varieties of cacti, 450 species from all over the world, 57 plants families and more than 1000 species including umbrella at the National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, situated in Sector 5, Panchkula.
Not many may know that the Cactus Garden is Asia’s biggest garden devoted to rare and endangered species of Indian succulents, which was named after its founder Dr J S Sarkaria. The love of these people is evident from the number of plants they own.
The garden is a sprawling seven-and-a-half acres expanse of greens, and was established while Dr Sarkaria, the founder of the Cactus Garden, himself a connosieur of cactii, was trying to dispose off his personal collection owing to ill health. It was then that HUDA offered to allot him land for setting up the garden, and besides infrastructural support, is also providing monetary aid for maintenance of the garden. Other than the indigenous varieties of Caralluma Sarkariae and Caralluma Bhupindrian created by Dr Sarkaria, almost all known varieties of Caralluma, and over 70 percent of the varieties of Haworthias and Genus Mamammillaria are represented in this unique garden.
The ‘National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre’ which is formerly called Cactus Garden, was setup in 1987, as a result of the vision and hard work of Dr J S Sarkaria. The main objective behind the establishment of the garden was the preservation and conservation of endangered species of cacti and succulents, some of which are used in traditional Indian healing systems of Ayurveda and Unani.
This section Cactus is a tribute to Dr JS Sarkaria, who worked with extraordinary diligence and with exceptional love for these much despised plants. The garden has four glass houses, four Botanical centres, two preparation of glass centres, three green houses for public display.
It has the world’s largest collection of Indian succulents, including the species belonging to the extremely rare Genus Caralluma family and also number of international cacti donors from United Kingdom, United States of America, Austria and Namibia.
Another major motive was to create a tourist attraction, where the general public could get a glimpse of the fine collection of rare and exotic cactus plants, looked after a team of 17 gardeners, and headed by one head gardener.
The garden has comprehensive collection of Indian succulents, the largest in the world, some of them extremely rare and has already been declared as endangered species, which includes complete collection of Genus Caralluma of Indian origin, Mammillaria Geminispina, Mammillaria nivosa, Echinocactus ingens, Echinocactus grusonii, Pachycereus pringlei, Mammillaria.
The cacti and succulents also have medical values. Indian succulents are being used in Ayurveda and Unani medicines for centuries. It is a great source of attraction for not only tourists but also for botanists, with over a hundred visitors visit the garden.
Cultivating cacti is not very cumbersome but one has to have endless patience. Why? A cactus needs eight months to develop from a seed, six months from a graft and some eight to ten years to mature and flower. Species like the Echinocactus Grusonii takes 35 years to flower. The barrel- shaped cactus is full of thorns and is fondly known as a mother-in-laws-cushion and it belongs to a class that grows tall and robust. But not all cacti grow tall, some attain the maximum height of just 10 cm and are known as bonsai cactus, like the Gymnocaycium class and Crasula Mermiana which are small and difficult to grow.
And if you think that growing a cactus is a thorny experience then Namlaria Plmosa, which has no thorns and comes with a top that looks like net, will change the way you think. But what catches the eye is the Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii that is made by grafting a regular cactus stem with a colourless flower lacking chlorophyll. The Japanese have added colour to it by passing gamma rays.
Cactus is always associated with dry deserts and growing them in a place like Panchkula is challenging. Every cactus is special and rare and just like we understand plants they understand us. He assures their proper growth by using porous soil that is required for growing cactus and protects the softer species by keeping them in the two green houses that are warm.
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The wide variety of cacti on display at Cactus Garden is enough to make one fall in love with these exotic plants
A time for a two-wheeler check-up
It is often seen that people are seeking newer vehicles that would give them ultimate comfortable ride and would serve the purposes needed. It is quite a common sight that a significant number of two wheeler owners neglect proper maintenance of their vehicles resulting in their longevity getting affected. No wonder almost all the two wheeler companies in India have come up with their automobile service centers throughout the country. These service centers play a vital role in the effective servicing of your two wheeler.
With proper maintenance of your vehicle you can certainly reduce the servicing cost that you might have to incur at a later stage. For a trouble-free ride on your favorite two-wheeler, it is imperative that you maintain it properly and inspected it regularly for minor wear and tear. Proper maintenance is important for optimum and trouble-free performance from your vehicle. Before your bike ditches you in the middle of a street, it is time you took it for a check-up.Cleaning your vehicle - a few ways to clean your vehicle effectively and keep it sparkingly bright. Lubricating your vehicle - take care to lubricate these parts at regular intervals, otherwise they might just. To keep your vehicles in a very good shape it is quite necessary that you regularly keep changing the oil.First aid tips - try these before you take your bike to the dealer...Tyres, wheels and windshields - tyres, wheel and windshields are constantly bombarded with road grease, brake dust. Make sure that you check your tyre treads once a week. Have the wheels balanced and the alignment checked if the wear is uneven.Check your tyres for cuts and scrapes on your tires, which could cause a blowout. Add air pressure as required. Many blowouts are the result of low air pressure.Examine both of your wheels for missing or loose spokes. Check the rims for cracks or dents.After the initial 500 miles... - your bike needs to be recharged after the first 500 miles that you’ve used it...
Ways to brake properly on your two-wheeler:
Two-wheelers have two brakes - the front is operated by the right hand, the rear by the right foot - and both are needed to stop effectively. Some important guidelines for braking safely and effectively on a two-wheeler are given below. Use both brakes each time you slow down or stop. If you use only the rear brake, you may never learn how to use the front brake properly when you need it. Squeeze the front brake and press down the rear brake smoothly, gradually increasing pressure as needed. Jerking the front brake or hitting the rear brake hard can cause the brakes to lock up, resulting in skids and control problems. Apply both brakes simultaneously. Many riders believe the rear brake should be applied first. On the contrary, the sooner you apply the front brake, the sooner you slow down.
With proper maintenance of your vehicle you can certainly reduce the servicing cost that you might have to incur at a later stage. For a trouble-free ride on your favorite two-wheeler, it is imperative that you maintain it properly and inspected it regularly for minor wear and tear. Proper maintenance is important for optimum and trouble-free performance from your vehicle. Before your bike ditches you in the middle of a street, it is time you took it for a check-up.Cleaning your vehicle - a few ways to clean your vehicle effectively and keep it sparkingly bright. Lubricating your vehicle - take care to lubricate these parts at regular intervals, otherwise they might just. To keep your vehicles in a very good shape it is quite necessary that you regularly keep changing the oil.First aid tips - try these before you take your bike to the dealer...Tyres, wheels and windshields - tyres, wheel and windshields are constantly bombarded with road grease, brake dust. Make sure that you check your tyre treads once a week. Have the wheels balanced and the alignment checked if the wear is uneven.Check your tyres for cuts and scrapes on your tires, which could cause a blowout. Add air pressure as required. Many blowouts are the result of low air pressure.Examine both of your wheels for missing or loose spokes. Check the rims for cracks or dents.After the initial 500 miles... - your bike needs to be recharged after the first 500 miles that you’ve used it...
Ways to brake properly on your two-wheeler:
Two-wheelers have two brakes - the front is operated by the right hand, the rear by the right foot - and both are needed to stop effectively. Some important guidelines for braking safely and effectively on a two-wheeler are given below. Use both brakes each time you slow down or stop. If you use only the rear brake, you may never learn how to use the front brake properly when you need it. Squeeze the front brake and press down the rear brake smoothly, gradually increasing pressure as needed. Jerking the front brake or hitting the rear brake hard can cause the brakes to lock up, resulting in skids and control problems. Apply both brakes simultaneously. Many riders believe the rear brake should be applied first. On the contrary, the sooner you apply the front brake, the sooner you slow down.
Dare you challenge him…
As the Formula-1(2009) recently kicked off, it is certainly impossible to predict where the season will be won - and lost, but as and when it comes to cycling, it is nobody, who could challenge cyclist Jagdeep Singh’s record of clocking 3 minute 45 seconds in the 3 km individual pursuit.
Currently, he has struck a new record of clocking 5 minute 9 seconds in the 4 km individual pursuit during the recently concluded All-India Inter-University Cycling Championship in Ludhiana.
The 22 year old cyclist, who has been awarded with the best sportsperson of the year by SGGS College, Sector 26i, is now aiming a gold for his country in the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be help in New Delhi, next year.
“I am aiming at cracking the world record of England’s Brad Migor who timed 4 minute 11 seconds in the 4 km individual pursuit,” says the ace cyclist who got his berth in the camp of the Commonwealth Games 2010 to be held in Delhi. “Winning a gold will be a dream come true for me”, opines the national champion.
Jagdeep, a BA final student of SGGS College, Sector 26, has been training in NIS, Patiala, under the centre of excellence (CoE) programme since 2003. “During the NIS training programme, I have been working on my stamina and have improved my timings in the individual pursuit event now,” says the All-India Inter-University gold medallist.
Jagdeep can be termed as gold of the individual pursuit event, as he has won gold (24) in the national cycling championships in which he had to satisfy with 6 silver and a bronze.
It will be the second time that Jagdeep will be donning the national colour. Earlier, he played for India in the Sultan Ajlan Shah Asia Cup where Indian team attained the sixth place.
“We can do better and could have done better, if we are provided with the equipment. Due to the less number of velodrome in India and lack of other facilities in the sports, a player has to shuffle from one place to another just for practice. And some even participate in the national championships without the required practice,” acknowledges 21-year-old cyclist.
Being awarded as the best sportsperson for three consecutive years in the All India Inter-college championships, Jagdeep terms himself as a specialist in individual pursuit. The national champions, who started his cycling career in 2003, had won his first gold in year 2004.
Being inspired from the local cyclists, Japdeep backs his coach Mahesh Kumar Ranga for his success. The local lad is under the Centre of Excellence scheme started by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the last six years.
Currently, he has struck a new record of clocking 5 minute 9 seconds in the 4 km individual pursuit during the recently concluded All-India Inter-University Cycling Championship in Ludhiana.
The 22 year old cyclist, who has been awarded with the best sportsperson of the year by SGGS College, Sector 26i, is now aiming a gold for his country in the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be help in New Delhi, next year.
“I am aiming at cracking the world record of England’s Brad Migor who timed 4 minute 11 seconds in the 4 km individual pursuit,” says the ace cyclist who got his berth in the camp of the Commonwealth Games 2010 to be held in Delhi. “Winning a gold will be a dream come true for me”, opines the national champion.
Jagdeep, a BA final student of SGGS College, Sector 26, has been training in NIS, Patiala, under the centre of excellence (CoE) programme since 2003. “During the NIS training programme, I have been working on my stamina and have improved my timings in the individual pursuit event now,” says the All-India Inter-University gold medallist.
Jagdeep can be termed as gold of the individual pursuit event, as he has won gold (24) in the national cycling championships in which he had to satisfy with 6 silver and a bronze.
It will be the second time that Jagdeep will be donning the national colour. Earlier, he played for India in the Sultan Ajlan Shah Asia Cup where Indian team attained the sixth place.
“We can do better and could have done better, if we are provided with the equipment. Due to the less number of velodrome in India and lack of other facilities in the sports, a player has to shuffle from one place to another just for practice. And some even participate in the national championships without the required practice,” acknowledges 21-year-old cyclist.
Being awarded as the best sportsperson for three consecutive years in the All India Inter-college championships, Jagdeep terms himself as a specialist in individual pursuit. The national champions, who started his cycling career in 2003, had won his first gold in year 2004.
Being inspired from the local cyclists, Japdeep backs his coach Mahesh Kumar Ranga for his success. The local lad is under the Centre of Excellence scheme started by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the last six years.
Weekend Gateway-SHIMLA
Known as “The Summer Refuge”, Shimla was formerly the capital of the British India and has a picturesque location conferred with the nature’s bounty that makes it quite distinctive from the rest of the hill stations of north India.
Everything in this quaint town has a unique appeal and never fails to impress even the most demanding tourists. Before embarking on a tour, information about Shimla is certainly going to be of immense help that would make for a rewarding travel experience.
Shimla is perhaps the most picturesque town that you would come across on your tour of north India. During the British era, Shimla was the summer retreat and was renowned as the “Queen of the Hills”. Its topography is characterized by undulating hills, lush green valleys, garrulous rivers, dense woods and a pleasant climate that makes it an ideal getaway from the din and rush of the plains. Besides, you will also encounter several tourist attractions in Shimla that are worth catching a glimpse.
History:
The history of Shimla dates back to the 19th century when it was founded by the British in the year 1819 after the Gurkha war. During that period, it was most popular for the temple of Hindu Goddess Shyamala Devi. In 1822, the first British summer home was constructed by Scottish civil servant Charles Pratt Kennedy. Shimla became the summer capital of the British Raj during the latter half of the 19th century and the soldiers of the British army, merchants and civil servants dropped in here to get relief from the scorching heat of the plains. A remarkable event took place in the history of Shimla when the Kalka-Shimla railway line was constructed in the year 1906 that significantly added to its quick accessibility and it gained immense popularity. Apart from this, Shimla was declared as capital of the undivided state of Punjab in the year 1871 and remained so until Chandigarh (the present-day capital of Punjab) was given the status of the region’s capital. Himachal Pradesh got separated from undivided Punjab in the year 1971 with Shimla becoming its capital. You will come across several British structures in Shimla such as the Viceregal lodge, Auckland House, Gorton Castle, Peterhoff house, and Gaiety Theatre that are the reminders of the colonial times.
When to go:
Best Season, Climate and Clothing
The summer season in Shimla starts from April and lasts till June, with maximum temperature of 28° C and a minimum temperature of 15° C. For the summer season, light woolens/cottons are recommended.Winter season lasts from November to February and the temperature rises to a maximum of 8° C and a low of 0° C or even lower. For the winters, heavy woolens are essential.
How to reach:
Transportation and Access to Shimla by Air:
You can reach Shimla by air which is the most convenient and rapid mode of transport. Shimla has its own airport that offers connections for Delhi and Kullu. However, Chandigarh is the best option. It is well connected with Delhi by many domestic flights, and is the gateway to Shimla.
Transportation and Access to Shimla by Rail:
Reaching Shimla by rail is also very convenient as Kalka is the nearest major railhead which is connected with Shimla on the meter gauge. Further, Kalka is well-connected with the other main cities of India on the broad gauge line. Shivalik Express ( Kalka – Shimla toy train) is the luxury Deluxe Train that links Shimla with Kalka.
Transportation and Access to Shimla by Road:
Access to Shimla by road is made possible by the well-maintained and efficient network of roadways, National Highway 22 that links the town with Chandigarh. The transport system within the town is also good and bus or private vehicles can be used to travel from one part of the town to another. A journey by road takes about 3 hours.
Where to visit:
Himachal State Museum and Library: This museum is indisputably one of the prime tourist attractions in Shimla and remains open to the public except on Mondays and public holidays. This museum houses a fine collection of antique sculptures, paintings, coins, photos and other items not only from the state but also outside it. You will also find a library here which houses several historical books and manuscripts. Viceregal Lodge and Botanical Gardens: Also famous as “Rashtrapati Niwas”, it is a spectacular building located on the Observatory Hills and was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin. Its construction was accomplished in the year 1888 and every brick for the building was carried by mules according to the sources. The massive six-story building is surrounded by well manicured gardens and lawns.
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies: Located in the Viceregal Lodge, it was constructed in the year 1888. The kind of architecture is English Renaissance with stonework of the walling in light blue limestone and the wrought stonework being done in sandstone in a stunning light gray shade. The grounds are open to the public only on Sunday and you need a ticket in order to enter. The Ridge: This place is an open space in the heart of town and offers outstanding views of the distant mountain ranges. The two prominent landmarks of Shimla, the Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church and the new Tudor Library building are the other attractions located here. The Mall: It is the key shopping centre of Shimla with restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices, tourist offices and most of town’s highlights. The place becomes breathtakingly romantic in the evening offering wonderful views of the lit up city below. You can laze around the Mall and spend some intimate moments with close ones. It is the most significant among the tourist attractions in Shimla. Summer Hill: It is a scenic spot located near Shimla at an altitude of 1,283 meters and is much visited by the tourists. The legendary Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi during his sojourn in Shimla spent some time in the elegant Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur located here. Glen:It is a charming picnic spot and is a 4 km walk through the dense woods located at a height of 1, 830 meters. You can also go for picnic at this spot since it is completely secluded and tranquil. Tara Devi Temple: Among the various places to visit in Shimla, this temple occupies a crucial place and is also of great importance for the pilgrims. It is located on top of a hill facing Shimla and commands panoramic vistas of Shimla. It is also an ideal picnic spot surrounded by thick forest of oak and rhododendron.
Kufri:
India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities.
You have to cover a 16 km distance from Shimla to reach Kufri. Kufri is believed to be a heaven for the tourists as the place is endowed with rippling fountains, splashing rivers, mountains, peaks draped with snow.
Getting To Kufri in Shimla: It is better to harbor on Shimla first and then you can avail of a hired car or a bus to reach Kufri. You have to ascend around 16 km towards east from Shimla. Kufri is a regular stop for Himachal Pradesh Tourism Buses and other buses that travel between Shimla and Narkanda or up to Rampur (via Fagu). A Taxi ride will take less than an hour to reach Kufri from Shimla.
Hotels:
Among the Shimla hotels, the five and four star hotels also occupy a reputed position and they are popular for their facilities and services matching the international standards.
Radisson Hotel Shimla Address :Good Wood Estate, Lower BharariShimla-171001 India Accommodation at Radisson Shimla : Radisson Hotel offers 59 well-appointed rooms with scenic valley views. These are categorized into 47 Deluxe Rooms, 4 Executive Suites and 8 Deluxe Suites. All the rooms have mini-bar, dialup modem, electronic safes, satellite television and tea/coffee making facilities.Restaurants : Cafe Valley Vue Restaurant: Garden restaurant overlooking magnificent mountain ranges.Pulse Terrace Bar: Serves a selection of wines and spirits.Shilon Resort
Address :Kufri-Chail Road, Shilon Bagh, P.O. Munda GhatShimla-170001 India Accommodation at Shilon Resort Shimla : Shilon Resort at Shimla offers 50 cottages divided into Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Family Room and Duplex Family Suites. All the rooms at Shilon Resort open up to a balcony that offers spectacular views of the scenery around. Every room has an attached bathroom with 24 hours water supply (hot and cold both), color television, telephone with STD/ISD service and 24 hours room service.Restaurants : Rain Shelter: Tea Lounge. More Please: Multi-cuisine Restaurant. Downing Street: Bar. Restaurant Terrace: Indian.
Wildflower Hall
Address :Chharabra, MashobraShimla-171012 India Accommodation at Hotel Wildflower Hall Shimla : Wildflower Hall has 87 rooms and suites which are lavishly appointed and are reminiscent of the untold luxury, style and grandeur pioneered here by the British. These are categorized as Delxue Rooms, Executive Suites and Lord Kitchener Suites. The Lord Kitchener Suite comes with a sitting room and two guest rooms. From marble bathrooms to living rooms with fire place, the rooms have a colonial vintage flavor that allures the tourists.Restaurants : The Restaurant is a multicuisine restaurant, Lutyens, serves regional cuisine while Periwinkle, the children's restaurant, serves pizzas and popcorn as well as entertainment for children. There is one bar called The Cavalry Bar.
Hotel Asia The Dawn
Address :Tara DeviShimla-171010 India Accessibility : Shimla Airport : 18 KM, Shimla Railway Station : 3 KM, Shimla Bus Stand : 4 KMAccommodation at Hotel Asia The Dawn Shimla : The hotel offers 41 spacious and exclusively decorated rooms including 3 suites. All the rooms are well equipped with all the modern amenities like CCTV, attached bath, telephone, wall- to-wall carpeting and room service. Those who like to mix business with pleasure; there is a large Banquet hall with a capacity of over 100 seats. Equipped with the latest audio-video equipment, it is ideal for conferences and meetings.
Hotel PineviewAddress: Mythe EstateShimla-171003 India Accessibility: Shimla Airport: 20 KM, Shimla Railway Station: 0.5 KM, Shimla Bus Stand: 0.5 KMAccommodation at Hotel Pineview Shimla : Hotel Pine View Shimla consists of 35 well-decorated rooms including 5 suites. The rooms are equipped with all the modern day necessities including color TV with satellite channels, attached bathrooms and room service. Pine View Hotel of Shimla takes good care of its guests ease and has different packages for different budgets.Restaurants: It has one multi-cuisine restaurant.
Everything in this quaint town has a unique appeal and never fails to impress even the most demanding tourists. Before embarking on a tour, information about Shimla is certainly going to be of immense help that would make for a rewarding travel experience.
Shimla is perhaps the most picturesque town that you would come across on your tour of north India. During the British era, Shimla was the summer retreat and was renowned as the “Queen of the Hills”. Its topography is characterized by undulating hills, lush green valleys, garrulous rivers, dense woods and a pleasant climate that makes it an ideal getaway from the din and rush of the plains. Besides, you will also encounter several tourist attractions in Shimla that are worth catching a glimpse.
History:
The history of Shimla dates back to the 19th century when it was founded by the British in the year 1819 after the Gurkha war. During that period, it was most popular for the temple of Hindu Goddess Shyamala Devi. In 1822, the first British summer home was constructed by Scottish civil servant Charles Pratt Kennedy. Shimla became the summer capital of the British Raj during the latter half of the 19th century and the soldiers of the British army, merchants and civil servants dropped in here to get relief from the scorching heat of the plains. A remarkable event took place in the history of Shimla when the Kalka-Shimla railway line was constructed in the year 1906 that significantly added to its quick accessibility and it gained immense popularity. Apart from this, Shimla was declared as capital of the undivided state of Punjab in the year 1871 and remained so until Chandigarh (the present-day capital of Punjab) was given the status of the region’s capital. Himachal Pradesh got separated from undivided Punjab in the year 1971 with Shimla becoming its capital. You will come across several British structures in Shimla such as the Viceregal lodge, Auckland House, Gorton Castle, Peterhoff house, and Gaiety Theatre that are the reminders of the colonial times.
When to go:
Best Season, Climate and Clothing
The summer season in Shimla starts from April and lasts till June, with maximum temperature of 28° C and a minimum temperature of 15° C. For the summer season, light woolens/cottons are recommended.Winter season lasts from November to February and the temperature rises to a maximum of 8° C and a low of 0° C or even lower. For the winters, heavy woolens are essential.
How to reach:
Transportation and Access to Shimla by Air:
You can reach Shimla by air which is the most convenient and rapid mode of transport. Shimla has its own airport that offers connections for Delhi and Kullu. However, Chandigarh is the best option. It is well connected with Delhi by many domestic flights, and is the gateway to Shimla.
Transportation and Access to Shimla by Rail:
Reaching Shimla by rail is also very convenient as Kalka is the nearest major railhead which is connected with Shimla on the meter gauge. Further, Kalka is well-connected with the other main cities of India on the broad gauge line. Shivalik Express ( Kalka – Shimla toy train) is the luxury Deluxe Train that links Shimla with Kalka.
Transportation and Access to Shimla by Road:
Access to Shimla by road is made possible by the well-maintained and efficient network of roadways, National Highway 22 that links the town with Chandigarh. The transport system within the town is also good and bus or private vehicles can be used to travel from one part of the town to another. A journey by road takes about 3 hours.
Where to visit:
Himachal State Museum and Library: This museum is indisputably one of the prime tourist attractions in Shimla and remains open to the public except on Mondays and public holidays. This museum houses a fine collection of antique sculptures, paintings, coins, photos and other items not only from the state but also outside it. You will also find a library here which houses several historical books and manuscripts. Viceregal Lodge and Botanical Gardens: Also famous as “Rashtrapati Niwas”, it is a spectacular building located on the Observatory Hills and was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin. Its construction was accomplished in the year 1888 and every brick for the building was carried by mules according to the sources. The massive six-story building is surrounded by well manicured gardens and lawns.
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies: Located in the Viceregal Lodge, it was constructed in the year 1888. The kind of architecture is English Renaissance with stonework of the walling in light blue limestone and the wrought stonework being done in sandstone in a stunning light gray shade. The grounds are open to the public only on Sunday and you need a ticket in order to enter. The Ridge: This place is an open space in the heart of town and offers outstanding views of the distant mountain ranges. The two prominent landmarks of Shimla, the Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church and the new Tudor Library building are the other attractions located here. The Mall: It is the key shopping centre of Shimla with restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices, tourist offices and most of town’s highlights. The place becomes breathtakingly romantic in the evening offering wonderful views of the lit up city below. You can laze around the Mall and spend some intimate moments with close ones. It is the most significant among the tourist attractions in Shimla. Summer Hill: It is a scenic spot located near Shimla at an altitude of 1,283 meters and is much visited by the tourists. The legendary Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi during his sojourn in Shimla spent some time in the elegant Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur located here. Glen:It is a charming picnic spot and is a 4 km walk through the dense woods located at a height of 1, 830 meters. You can also go for picnic at this spot since it is completely secluded and tranquil. Tara Devi Temple: Among the various places to visit in Shimla, this temple occupies a crucial place and is also of great importance for the pilgrims. It is located on top of a hill facing Shimla and commands panoramic vistas of Shimla. It is also an ideal picnic spot surrounded by thick forest of oak and rhododendron.
Kufri:
India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities.
You have to cover a 16 km distance from Shimla to reach Kufri. Kufri is believed to be a heaven for the tourists as the place is endowed with rippling fountains, splashing rivers, mountains, peaks draped with snow.
Getting To Kufri in Shimla: It is better to harbor on Shimla first and then you can avail of a hired car or a bus to reach Kufri. You have to ascend around 16 km towards east from Shimla. Kufri is a regular stop for Himachal Pradesh Tourism Buses and other buses that travel between Shimla and Narkanda or up to Rampur (via Fagu). A Taxi ride will take less than an hour to reach Kufri from Shimla.
Hotels:
Among the Shimla hotels, the five and four star hotels also occupy a reputed position and they are popular for their facilities and services matching the international standards.
Radisson Hotel Shimla Address :Good Wood Estate, Lower BharariShimla-171001 India Accommodation at Radisson Shimla : Radisson Hotel offers 59 well-appointed rooms with scenic valley views. These are categorized into 47 Deluxe Rooms, 4 Executive Suites and 8 Deluxe Suites. All the rooms have mini-bar, dialup modem, electronic safes, satellite television and tea/coffee making facilities.Restaurants : Cafe Valley Vue Restaurant: Garden restaurant overlooking magnificent mountain ranges.Pulse Terrace Bar: Serves a selection of wines and spirits.Shilon Resort
Address :Kufri-Chail Road, Shilon Bagh, P.O. Munda GhatShimla-170001 India Accommodation at Shilon Resort Shimla : Shilon Resort at Shimla offers 50 cottages divided into Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Family Room and Duplex Family Suites. All the rooms at Shilon Resort open up to a balcony that offers spectacular views of the scenery around. Every room has an attached bathroom with 24 hours water supply (hot and cold both), color television, telephone with STD/ISD service and 24 hours room service.Restaurants : Rain Shelter: Tea Lounge. More Please: Multi-cuisine Restaurant. Downing Street: Bar. Restaurant Terrace: Indian.
Wildflower Hall
Address :Chharabra, MashobraShimla-171012 India Accommodation at Hotel Wildflower Hall Shimla : Wildflower Hall has 87 rooms and suites which are lavishly appointed and are reminiscent of the untold luxury, style and grandeur pioneered here by the British. These are categorized as Delxue Rooms, Executive Suites and Lord Kitchener Suites. The Lord Kitchener Suite comes with a sitting room and two guest rooms. From marble bathrooms to living rooms with fire place, the rooms have a colonial vintage flavor that allures the tourists.Restaurants : The Restaurant is a multicuisine restaurant, Lutyens, serves regional cuisine while Periwinkle, the children's restaurant, serves pizzas and popcorn as well as entertainment for children. There is one bar called The Cavalry Bar.
Hotel Asia The Dawn
Address :Tara DeviShimla-171010 India Accessibility : Shimla Airport : 18 KM, Shimla Railway Station : 3 KM, Shimla Bus Stand : 4 KMAccommodation at Hotel Asia The Dawn Shimla : The hotel offers 41 spacious and exclusively decorated rooms including 3 suites. All the rooms are well equipped with all the modern amenities like CCTV, attached bath, telephone, wall- to-wall carpeting and room service. Those who like to mix business with pleasure; there is a large Banquet hall with a capacity of over 100 seats. Equipped with the latest audio-video equipment, it is ideal for conferences and meetings.
Hotel PineviewAddress: Mythe EstateShimla-171003 India Accessibility: Shimla Airport: 20 KM, Shimla Railway Station: 0.5 KM, Shimla Bus Stand: 0.5 KMAccommodation at Hotel Pineview Shimla : Hotel Pine View Shimla consists of 35 well-decorated rooms including 5 suites. The rooms are equipped with all the modern day necessities including color TV with satellite channels, attached bathrooms and room service. Pine View Hotel of Shimla takes good care of its guests ease and has different packages for different budgets.Restaurants: It has one multi-cuisine restaurant.
Mohali, now with a separate identity
Mohali, which is a part of the tri-city- Chandigarh and Panchkula, was built as an extension of Chandigarh, to lessen the housing strain on it.
Mohali not only shares its border with Chandigarh but also its architectural planning. Officially it is also known as SAS Nagar, named after the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh.
Mohali has now emerged as a separate city with an independent identity. Infrastructure in Mohali has improved a lot, making it accessible from in and around Chandigarh. The basic facilities, power resources and encouraging law and order situation along with an increase in trade environment have bolstered the image of Mohali as the second best option after Chandigarh. Lush greenery, peaceful and cheap accommodation and proximity to the planned city have helped in face lifting tourism in Mohali.
Owing to the higher property rates and the diminishing space in Chandigarh, a different sect of buyers ranging from employers, traders, residents including the NRIs are now entering Mohali property market.
Mohali real estate has started seeing bullish trends as more and more buyers are investing here. It is not only the residential property but the commercial property in Mohali is also seeing sunny days. Easy finance, hassle free registration norms and proactive measures by the government has also shown the way for foreign direct investments in Mohali. Even as the government proposes to make Mohali an IT center, many brands have already gone ahead and made sizeable investments giving a boost to the retail sector in Mohali.
Even in the wake of marginal price rise, it is a commercially viable option to buy property in Mohali as the city is all poised to embark on a success journey. An investment in Mohali real estate is sure to give a definite leeway to buyers.
Mohali has witnessed tremendous building activity, which also led to supply exceeding demand there. Many flats are coming up in Zirakpur and Derabassi as well. Highlighting the opportunity to buy cheap, Mohali-based property dealer, Gurvinder Singh said, "As projects like international airport and expressway are coming up, property prices in Mohali are going to raise manifold. So there is good reason to invest."
This sudden rise was even witnessed during an auction of residential sites held by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority last year wherein a one kanal seven marla plot fetched a whopping Rs 3.11 crore against its reserve price of Rs 2.3 crore.
The boom does not just extend to the residential areas. The commercial sites in Sector 69 fetched Rs 12.75 crore against the reserve price of Rs 4.75 crore during the auction.
A one-kanal house in Mohali now costs between Rs 1.80 to Rs 2.25 crore while a ten-marla plot sells for around Rs 90 thousand to Rs 1.20 crore.
Spurring the demand in Mohali is the development of an international airport, setting up of top institutions like the Indian Business School and the Indian Institute of Science and the entry of high-profile groups such as EMMAR, Unitech, Parsvanath and Omaxe.
Now, due to the increased prices in Mohali, the rates in Chandigarh have also risen. Though, the rates are expected to remain stationary in Zirakpur and Kansal. Most of the buyers in this year’s auction were outsiders backed by big real estate players, contrary to the usual practice, with no local investor invested.
Coming and Upcoming Real Estate Projects
A whopping $ 3 billion is being pumped into real estate projects only in Mohali. That itself speaks volumes about the scale of work that is going on to bring this city up to such a level from where it shall be no lesser than Chandigarh.
Suncity Projects Pvt. Ltd.:
Suncity Projects Pvt. Ltd. has envisaged bringing a major retail boom in Mohali with a Mega project covering 22 Lac sq. ft. area. It aims to build a Five Star Hotel, a multiplex and a mega shopping mall in Mohali. This will have a Botox effect on the serene yet forward facing neighbor of Chandigarh.
Many IT educational institutes and companies like Infosys plan to add more training and development centers in Mohali in pursuance of its dream to be an IT hub.
International Airport, Mohali:
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has acquired 306 acres of land for the construction of the international airport in Mohali . Now Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) plans to acquire almost 1,200 acres of land in the district for wider connecting roads and again at the rate below market rate.
Business Centre, Bus Terminal and a Hospital with a combined capital outlay of Rs. 10,413 crore:
In February, the Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal launched three major projects including business centre, bus terminal and hospital with a combined capital outlay of Rs. 10,413 crore.
Badal laid the foundation stones of Central Business District (Rs. 10,000 Crore), state-of-the-art ultra modern air conditioned bus terminal (Rs 300 Crores) 57 and a multi specialty hospital (Rs. 113 Crore) in Mohali.
The central business district in sector 62, would be set-up on a piece of 250 acres plot. Planned and designed by top international city planning agency of Singapore Jurong International, the business centre is expected to attract an investment of Rs. 10,000 crore.
The business centre would have shopping malls, five star hotel, theme park, convention centre and entertainment corner.
A super specialty hospital is being set up by the Max Group at a cost of Rs. 113 crore. Equipped to provide super specialty care in two discipline cancer and trauma, this 200-bed hospital would be completed by April 2011.
Parkwood Glade - Landran Road, Mohali :
Parkwood Glade is coming up with a modern living in contemporary 2 and 3 BHK Apartments. The elegant complex offers spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments surrounded by landscaped gardens and facilities designed to enable people like you to enjoy life to the fullest.
Features of Parkwood Glade
24 hours manned perimeter security for the complex, CCTV on tower entrance for surveillance linked to main security control room, Emergency call switches in each apartment, Provision for cable & broadband connectivity, Modern fire fighting,electricity and water supply system, In-house club with gym, steam, sauna, jacuzzi and swimming Pool, Modular kitchen cabinets with hob and chimney, Laminated wooden flooring, Latest water-harvesting techniques.
Gillco Heights Project in Mohali:
Gillco has executed freehold housing projects "Gillco Valley" at Greater Mohali and Ropar before launching well appreciated Gillco Villa’s built-up homes and Gillco Commercial Complex at Gillco Valley Greater Mohali. Gillco offer 2BHK & 3BHK Luxury apartments with modern facilities at affordable pricing..
TDI City, Mohali :
TDI city Mohali, a fully integrated self sufficient township spreads over 200 acres, consists of Independent expandable villas, senior secondary school, club and recreation centre, Hospital, + 5 Star hotel etc, located on main Mohali – Kharar High way.
Pearls Infrastructure, Sector 104, Mohali:
Pearls Infrastructure is coming up with Pearls City, an integrated township, near Kharar-Banur Road, in Sector 104.
Mohali Hills , Sector 108, Mohali:
MGF Emaar, is coming with new project Mohali Hills (Stackable homes) 1365 sq ft with 3 bhk,3 bathroom, with living/dining room.property is at 2nd floor with roof for own use available for sale at a very reasonable price. Property holds all world class amenities like gym,club,swimming pool,security ,back up.
Mohali not only shares its border with Chandigarh but also its architectural planning. Officially it is also known as SAS Nagar, named after the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh.
Mohali has now emerged as a separate city with an independent identity. Infrastructure in Mohali has improved a lot, making it accessible from in and around Chandigarh. The basic facilities, power resources and encouraging law and order situation along with an increase in trade environment have bolstered the image of Mohali as the second best option after Chandigarh. Lush greenery, peaceful and cheap accommodation and proximity to the planned city have helped in face lifting tourism in Mohali.
Owing to the higher property rates and the diminishing space in Chandigarh, a different sect of buyers ranging from employers, traders, residents including the NRIs are now entering Mohali property market.
Mohali real estate has started seeing bullish trends as more and more buyers are investing here. It is not only the residential property but the commercial property in Mohali is also seeing sunny days. Easy finance, hassle free registration norms and proactive measures by the government has also shown the way for foreign direct investments in Mohali. Even as the government proposes to make Mohali an IT center, many brands have already gone ahead and made sizeable investments giving a boost to the retail sector in Mohali.
Even in the wake of marginal price rise, it is a commercially viable option to buy property in Mohali as the city is all poised to embark on a success journey. An investment in Mohali real estate is sure to give a definite leeway to buyers.
Mohali has witnessed tremendous building activity, which also led to supply exceeding demand there. Many flats are coming up in Zirakpur and Derabassi as well. Highlighting the opportunity to buy cheap, Mohali-based property dealer, Gurvinder Singh said, "As projects like international airport and expressway are coming up, property prices in Mohali are going to raise manifold. So there is good reason to invest."
This sudden rise was even witnessed during an auction of residential sites held by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority last year wherein a one kanal seven marla plot fetched a whopping Rs 3.11 crore against its reserve price of Rs 2.3 crore.
The boom does not just extend to the residential areas. The commercial sites in Sector 69 fetched Rs 12.75 crore against the reserve price of Rs 4.75 crore during the auction.
A one-kanal house in Mohali now costs between Rs 1.80 to Rs 2.25 crore while a ten-marla plot sells for around Rs 90 thousand to Rs 1.20 crore.
Spurring the demand in Mohali is the development of an international airport, setting up of top institutions like the Indian Business School and the Indian Institute of Science and the entry of high-profile groups such as EMMAR, Unitech, Parsvanath and Omaxe.
Now, due to the increased prices in Mohali, the rates in Chandigarh have also risen. Though, the rates are expected to remain stationary in Zirakpur and Kansal. Most of the buyers in this year’s auction were outsiders backed by big real estate players, contrary to the usual practice, with no local investor invested.
Coming and Upcoming Real Estate Projects
A whopping $ 3 billion is being pumped into real estate projects only in Mohali. That itself speaks volumes about the scale of work that is going on to bring this city up to such a level from where it shall be no lesser than Chandigarh.
Suncity Projects Pvt. Ltd.:
Suncity Projects Pvt. Ltd. has envisaged bringing a major retail boom in Mohali with a Mega project covering 22 Lac sq. ft. area. It aims to build a Five Star Hotel, a multiplex and a mega shopping mall in Mohali. This will have a Botox effect on the serene yet forward facing neighbor of Chandigarh.
Many IT educational institutes and companies like Infosys plan to add more training and development centers in Mohali in pursuance of its dream to be an IT hub.
International Airport, Mohali:
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has acquired 306 acres of land for the construction of the international airport in Mohali . Now Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) plans to acquire almost 1,200 acres of land in the district for wider connecting roads and again at the rate below market rate.
Business Centre, Bus Terminal and a Hospital with a combined capital outlay of Rs. 10,413 crore:
In February, the Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal launched three major projects including business centre, bus terminal and hospital with a combined capital outlay of Rs. 10,413 crore.
Badal laid the foundation stones of Central Business District (Rs. 10,000 Crore), state-of-the-art ultra modern air conditioned bus terminal (Rs 300 Crores) 57 and a multi specialty hospital (Rs. 113 Crore) in Mohali.
The central business district in sector 62, would be set-up on a piece of 250 acres plot. Planned and designed by top international city planning agency of Singapore Jurong International, the business centre is expected to attract an investment of Rs. 10,000 crore.
The business centre would have shopping malls, five star hotel, theme park, convention centre and entertainment corner.
A super specialty hospital is being set up by the Max Group at a cost of Rs. 113 crore. Equipped to provide super specialty care in two discipline cancer and trauma, this 200-bed hospital would be completed by April 2011.
Parkwood Glade - Landran Road, Mohali :
Parkwood Glade is coming up with a modern living in contemporary 2 and 3 BHK Apartments. The elegant complex offers spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments surrounded by landscaped gardens and facilities designed to enable people like you to enjoy life to the fullest.
Features of Parkwood Glade
24 hours manned perimeter security for the complex, CCTV on tower entrance for surveillance linked to main security control room, Emergency call switches in each apartment, Provision for cable & broadband connectivity, Modern fire fighting,electricity and water supply system, In-house club with gym, steam, sauna, jacuzzi and swimming Pool, Modular kitchen cabinets with hob and chimney, Laminated wooden flooring, Latest water-harvesting techniques.
Gillco Heights Project in Mohali:
Gillco has executed freehold housing projects "Gillco Valley" at Greater Mohali and Ropar before launching well appreciated Gillco Villa’s built-up homes and Gillco Commercial Complex at Gillco Valley Greater Mohali. Gillco offer 2BHK & 3BHK Luxury apartments with modern facilities at affordable pricing..
TDI City, Mohali :
TDI city Mohali, a fully integrated self sufficient township spreads over 200 acres, consists of Independent expandable villas, senior secondary school, club and recreation centre, Hospital, + 5 Star hotel etc, located on main Mohali – Kharar High way.
Pearls Infrastructure, Sector 104, Mohali:
Pearls Infrastructure is coming up with Pearls City, an integrated township, near Kharar-Banur Road, in Sector 104.
Mohali Hills , Sector 108, Mohali:
MGF Emaar, is coming with new project Mohali Hills (Stackable homes) 1365 sq ft with 3 bhk,3 bathroom, with living/dining room.property is at 2nd floor with roof for own use available for sale at a very reasonable price. Property holds all world class amenities like gym,club,swimming pool,security ,back up.
A modern backdrop, authentic Chinese and Thai cuisine: That’s Purple Rice for you
The vibrant décor proves to be is a bit too absorbing for one to get into mathematical complexities, with silver coloured wallpaper with a liberal amount of purple in the ceilings and also in form of paintings is well coordinated to sooth one’s aesthetic sense, is what you find as you step inside Purple Rice.
But why Purple Rice? “Purple is the colour of the youth, energetic and full of life. And our aim is to provide Chinese food in a modern ambience. Hence is the name and the décor,” explains Vipul Dua, city’s youngest hotelier. “I wanted to do something different .Though it was a big risk but I wanted and that’s I have brought traditional dinning into modern and causal dinning, with mascot that keep us alive everyday.
Though there are colours (red, Black and white) that represent Chinese, but Purple Rice is far away from those.
Vibrancy is the key word. For, it is not just the walls that radiate vibrancy but also ‘behind the counter scene’ which is full of it. The sound of chopping and sautéing fresh vegetables as the chefs, under the guidance of chef Bhaskar, prepare your dish in front of you adds to the set up. “You can have a dish of your own choice,” says Vipul. Vegetables are on display and one can pick and choose.
There are other frills too. Like a shelf full of books that include Linda Goodman’s love signs, books on Hollywood and Bollywood and Thai and Chinese cuisines.
“I am a youngster. So I know what youngsters want,” Vipul sounds confident. But then he has a reason to be. Armed with a diploma in hotel management, Vipul has gathered experiences from Radisson, London and Hyatt Regency in Delhi.
Though authentic Chinese and Thai food is the mantra here, Vipul has done his bes to appease the Punjabi taste buds. His chilly paneer comes with the terminology mast desi Chinjab, while his special chilly chicken is desi mast chataka. Besides the exotic names like vegetable gyoza, Pok Choy with black mushroom oyster sauce, sliced fish with black bean sauce, there are familiar names like chilly chicken. “But our chilly chicken or chilly paneer sans the Punjabi touch,” he is quick to add.
His Purple Rice noodle soup, a Thai specialty. “The soup we are serving here is what you get in Hong Kong.”
A meal here costs Rs 400 to Rs 500 per head, including beer or wine from Australia, South Africa, Spain, Italy, France, or India. “The idea was to create a wine culture in Chandigarh where people could develop a taste for wine. It is about creating a culture, developing it, and maintaining it.”
Well, that’s again a debatable matter, but one can say with authority that the clear shrimp soup with vegetable and garlic seasoning sure is tantalising!
Here’s what the menu boasts of. Leading way are soups like ‘Seafood Beijing Soup’, ‘Crab Meat Soup’ followed by starters such as ‘Indonesian promfret satay’, ‘Jumbo shrimp rolls’, ‘Crab salt and pepper’. “The main course brings in specialties like ‘Lobster Butter Chilli Garlic’, ‘Chinese Steamed Trout’,” lists out Dua, and which is available 24/7 and 365 days a year.
Incidentally, when I, the famished, first nibbled an exotic assortment from an Oriental wok (pan), with my left hands holding an alloy steel knife, my ears tuning into overhead neo-Western music and my right hand clanking the clattering white bone china cutlery with a fork, this subtle revelation had not yet dawned, even though it was high noon. All this came later; much after the soul had been satiated with a hodgepodge of fragile South Asian delights. Even personalities could change, by the way.
I debuted here with Purple Treasure Soup, said to be the creation of the chef (Bhasker, scooped from Taj Delhi, now wearing a purple bandana) with eight types of exotic vegetables available on your table for Rs 75 (veg) and Rs 105 (non-veg). Swooshed in, the crunchy-munchy pale liquid did do some good.
I followed up with lamb, with Paper Thin Lamb, with soft shredded meat stir fried with three types of bell-peppers and served, smoking; the itsy-bitsy creamy white bits trapped amid shreds of greenish foliage. The Paper Thin Lamb, which is said to be one of the specialties of Purple Rice, is on your table for Rs 195. Full in taste, the chewed lamb melted on contact and the taste-buds exhumed a lingering acknowledgment.
But barging into the lamb were mouthfuls of another crunchy-munchy—the very red and very brown Chicken Lettuce Wrap (boneless chicken breasts wrapped in lettuce leaves and tossed with some Thai sauce). The pieces would gently explode in the mouth’s gentle squeeze and fill the hot, dry tongue with instant fantasies.
The Zumbo prawns, as it turned out on eating were, prawn-like. They had a make-do name– Hot Chilli Prawns—and a nationality too—Indonesian. Really meaty, when guided, glided out of the stick and plucked golden brown.
On the black-brown round table swam in the promised Standing Pomfret, whole-fried with Malasian know-how and Xo sauce. Like fish eating fish, the sea/river fish, smeared with thick and tangy gravy, was dismembered, sideways, and eaten with my fumbling brown-wood chopsticks and eaten with the driest and the lightest chicken noodles of my recent memories. The Red Snapper ( 700 gm) , which goes under the heading make your own pomphret with any kind of sauce and same with fish is streamed and fried ( Rs 225 /395) , which will perfectly relish your dine.
Dessert has dates and I had honeyed Date Pancakes, the Chinese flour wrap popping out a chocolaty paste that the nice ice cream flowed into and made the mouth hot, cold, sweet and someway indescribable, the dripping honey apart.
The mouth is now buzzing with sting bees of smell. I swallow the saliva and silently, the jasmine tea arrives in a white porcelain kava, with remnants of some floating leaves. Sugarless, tasteless and also aroma-less, the warm brown water feels grudgingly good on my burning taste buds, like jasmine tea gliding over white porcelain
Be it the ambience, the décor or the food - eating out at Purple Rice is truly a different experience for the Punjabis.
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Concept of Live kitchen:
The restaurant boasts of live cooking with vegetables being chopped and sautéed in front of you, under the guidance of chef Bhaskar. The ambiance enhances visit while you indulge in to your food. Every detail from the food to the decor is something to look forward to.
The Seafood is available round the clock -24/7 and 365 days a year.
But why Purple Rice? “Purple is the colour of the youth, energetic and full of life. And our aim is to provide Chinese food in a modern ambience. Hence is the name and the décor,” explains Vipul Dua, city’s youngest hotelier. “I wanted to do something different .Though it was a big risk but I wanted and that’s I have brought traditional dinning into modern and causal dinning, with mascot that keep us alive everyday.
Though there are colours (red, Black and white) that represent Chinese, but Purple Rice is far away from those.
Vibrancy is the key word. For, it is not just the walls that radiate vibrancy but also ‘behind the counter scene’ which is full of it. The sound of chopping and sautéing fresh vegetables as the chefs, under the guidance of chef Bhaskar, prepare your dish in front of you adds to the set up. “You can have a dish of your own choice,” says Vipul. Vegetables are on display and one can pick and choose.
There are other frills too. Like a shelf full of books that include Linda Goodman’s love signs, books on Hollywood and Bollywood and Thai and Chinese cuisines.
“I am a youngster. So I know what youngsters want,” Vipul sounds confident. But then he has a reason to be. Armed with a diploma in hotel management, Vipul has gathered experiences from Radisson, London and Hyatt Regency in Delhi.
Though authentic Chinese and Thai food is the mantra here, Vipul has done his bes to appease the Punjabi taste buds. His chilly paneer comes with the terminology mast desi Chinjab, while his special chilly chicken is desi mast chataka. Besides the exotic names like vegetable gyoza, Pok Choy with black mushroom oyster sauce, sliced fish with black bean sauce, there are familiar names like chilly chicken. “But our chilly chicken or chilly paneer sans the Punjabi touch,” he is quick to add.
His Purple Rice noodle soup, a Thai specialty. “The soup we are serving here is what you get in Hong Kong.”
A meal here costs Rs 400 to Rs 500 per head, including beer or wine from Australia, South Africa, Spain, Italy, France, or India. “The idea was to create a wine culture in Chandigarh where people could develop a taste for wine. It is about creating a culture, developing it, and maintaining it.”
Well, that’s again a debatable matter, but one can say with authority that the clear shrimp soup with vegetable and garlic seasoning sure is tantalising!
Here’s what the menu boasts of. Leading way are soups like ‘Seafood Beijing Soup’, ‘Crab Meat Soup’ followed by starters such as ‘Indonesian promfret satay’, ‘Jumbo shrimp rolls’, ‘Crab salt and pepper’. “The main course brings in specialties like ‘Lobster Butter Chilli Garlic’, ‘Chinese Steamed Trout’,” lists out Dua, and which is available 24/7 and 365 days a year.
Incidentally, when I, the famished, first nibbled an exotic assortment from an Oriental wok (pan), with my left hands holding an alloy steel knife, my ears tuning into overhead neo-Western music and my right hand clanking the clattering white bone china cutlery with a fork, this subtle revelation had not yet dawned, even though it was high noon. All this came later; much after the soul had been satiated with a hodgepodge of fragile South Asian delights. Even personalities could change, by the way.
I debuted here with Purple Treasure Soup, said to be the creation of the chef (Bhasker, scooped from Taj Delhi, now wearing a purple bandana) with eight types of exotic vegetables available on your table for Rs 75 (veg) and Rs 105 (non-veg). Swooshed in, the crunchy-munchy pale liquid did do some good.
I followed up with lamb, with Paper Thin Lamb, with soft shredded meat stir fried with three types of bell-peppers and served, smoking; the itsy-bitsy creamy white bits trapped amid shreds of greenish foliage. The Paper Thin Lamb, which is said to be one of the specialties of Purple Rice, is on your table for Rs 195. Full in taste, the chewed lamb melted on contact and the taste-buds exhumed a lingering acknowledgment.
But barging into the lamb were mouthfuls of another crunchy-munchy—the very red and very brown Chicken Lettuce Wrap (boneless chicken breasts wrapped in lettuce leaves and tossed with some Thai sauce). The pieces would gently explode in the mouth’s gentle squeeze and fill the hot, dry tongue with instant fantasies.
The Zumbo prawns, as it turned out on eating were, prawn-like. They had a make-do name– Hot Chilli Prawns—and a nationality too—Indonesian. Really meaty, when guided, glided out of the stick and plucked golden brown.
On the black-brown round table swam in the promised Standing Pomfret, whole-fried with Malasian know-how and Xo sauce. Like fish eating fish, the sea/river fish, smeared with thick and tangy gravy, was dismembered, sideways, and eaten with my fumbling brown-wood chopsticks and eaten with the driest and the lightest chicken noodles of my recent memories. The Red Snapper ( 700 gm) , which goes under the heading make your own pomphret with any kind of sauce and same with fish is streamed and fried ( Rs 225 /395) , which will perfectly relish your dine.
Dessert has dates and I had honeyed Date Pancakes, the Chinese flour wrap popping out a chocolaty paste that the nice ice cream flowed into and made the mouth hot, cold, sweet and someway indescribable, the dripping honey apart.
The mouth is now buzzing with sting bees of smell. I swallow the saliva and silently, the jasmine tea arrives in a white porcelain kava, with remnants of some floating leaves. Sugarless, tasteless and also aroma-less, the warm brown water feels grudgingly good on my burning taste buds, like jasmine tea gliding over white porcelain
Be it the ambience, the décor or the food - eating out at Purple Rice is truly a different experience for the Punjabis.
BOX:
Concept of Live kitchen:
The restaurant boasts of live cooking with vegetables being chopped and sautéed in front of you, under the guidance of chef Bhaskar. The ambiance enhances visit while you indulge in to your food. Every detail from the food to the decor is something to look forward to.
The Seafood is available round the clock -24/7 and 365 days a year.
THE GURUKUL, a heaven on earth
By means to serve as ways for students to study nature, to learn work habits and a necessity tool for outdoor science and environmental education, the trend of maintaining gardens with the school premises began to appear in the early 1900s. Although gardens have been a part of schools since then, growing emphasis on hands-on learning and active participation has encouraged more schools to add gardens in all shapes and sizes to their school yards.
Green playgrounds often create a center of attention and children reportedly able to do more things in greener playgrounds, making their play period more refreshing and also increase their attention performance.
Lush-green carpet grass gently rising towards a side taking the experience of gardening to all new heights; with a star of shining pebbles around a palm tree for making even the tired eyes twinkle with joy, is what you witness the moment you enter THE GURUKUL, Sector 20. The school was placed in the category for the best maintained garden on its campus for the ninth consecutive year in the recent ‘Spring Fest-09’, the annual flower festival of Panchkula, organised by the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA).
Considering the garden just as kids in school, the principal of THE GURUKUL, Harsimran Kaur says , “ The school management have been bringing up the garden just like their own kids. “There is no substitute for personal attention. We have a dedicated and hardworking team of gardener, under the supervision of the Horticulture Department under a head, Vandana, who smiles along with the grinning flowers.
You may find it incredible but they spend good two to three hours daily taking care of each and every flower, along with the evergreens. For, the flowers bring bloom to their lives, she adds Harsimram Kaur, who backs up with the fact that the school has been winning the best maintained gardens ever since the school came into existence.
Describing, what special the team does to maintain the gardens, Harsimran’s team has no extraordinary ways to make the gardens looks as beautiful as a paradise, apart from a unique vision of Sanjay Thareja, the director of the school.. Calling it, a Bird of Paradise, the animals shaped plants have different selected messages written of them, “Don’t touch, it Hurts”.
But Why Have a Garden?
If your answer to this question is along the lines of "I want to have a big party this Memorial Day to kick off the summer garden season", we wish you well, but you're taking a path that we know from our experience will end with your having a garden that is... ...just another pretty face.
But be sure you have a clear idea of what makes your heart sing. This will not only help make your decisions about your garden and garden decor much easier, it will ensure that you’ll always be happy with those gardening choices. For your help, we have some innovative ideas to find a path to your Unique Garden Style. It will give you a thorough understanding of what you’ll need to create your ideal garden.
Large Scale Home Garden Projects... .involve landscaping the major portion of a property or perhaps constructing design elements with building materials. For those of you whose vision of their ideal garden encompasses our proven gardening system will walk you through simple steps that will make your major garden project a joy to experience. Small to Medium Scale Garden Projects.....include those that basically have flowers beds and/or a vegetable garden, with some trees and shrubs and garden decor. For those of you who have these elements in mind, its better you create … … a garden of your very own.
When to water depends to a great extent on what part of the city you live in, the kind of plants you grow and the time of year. In summer, it is best to water plants early in the morning, as this will keep them damp during the hot part of the day. This applies especially to newly planted bedding plants and vegetables, which may need to be watered again in the afternoon if the weather is hot — and in very hot, dry weather may even need watering at midday as well to keep them from flagging. The watering time is not so important for well-established trees and shrubs, but if you water at midday a lot of the moisture will be lost from evaporation.
Late afternoon watering is not always advisable: certain plants, such as roses, dahlias and tomatoes, are prone to mildew; a fungus disease which is encouraged if the foliage of the plants is damp in the evening. Plants which need a high humidity in summer, such as fuchsias, azaleas and ferns, will benefit from having their foliage lightly sprinkled at midday if the weather is very hot and dry, particularly in the winter rainfall regions and other areas which have dry summer conditions.
In winter, the watering pattern tends to change. In frost-free regions, morning watering is still probably the best, but in colder areas where frost is a problem it is better to wait until the damp soil has dried out a little and conditions are warmer. Plants with soft, new leaves (such as bedding plants and vegetables) should not be watered late in the afternoon as the drops of water on the foliage could turn to ice during the night and cause a great deal of damage. So in the colder regions, it is best to water the garden between early and mid-morning during the winter months.
Green playgrounds often create a center of attention and children reportedly able to do more things in greener playgrounds, making their play period more refreshing and also increase their attention performance.
Lush-green carpet grass gently rising towards a side taking the experience of gardening to all new heights; with a star of shining pebbles around a palm tree for making even the tired eyes twinkle with joy, is what you witness the moment you enter THE GURUKUL, Sector 20. The school was placed in the category for the best maintained garden on its campus for the ninth consecutive year in the recent ‘Spring Fest-09’, the annual flower festival of Panchkula, organised by the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA).
Considering the garden just as kids in school, the principal of THE GURUKUL, Harsimran Kaur says , “ The school management have been bringing up the garden just like their own kids. “There is no substitute for personal attention. We have a dedicated and hardworking team of gardener, under the supervision of the Horticulture Department under a head, Vandana, who smiles along with the grinning flowers.
You may find it incredible but they spend good two to three hours daily taking care of each and every flower, along with the evergreens. For, the flowers bring bloom to their lives, she adds Harsimram Kaur, who backs up with the fact that the school has been winning the best maintained gardens ever since the school came into existence.
Describing, what special the team does to maintain the gardens, Harsimran’s team has no extraordinary ways to make the gardens looks as beautiful as a paradise, apart from a unique vision of Sanjay Thareja, the director of the school.. Calling it, a Bird of Paradise, the animals shaped plants have different selected messages written of them, “Don’t touch, it Hurts”.
But Why Have a Garden?
If your answer to this question is along the lines of "I want to have a big party this Memorial Day to kick off the summer garden season", we wish you well, but you're taking a path that we know from our experience will end with your having a garden that is... ...just another pretty face.
But be sure you have a clear idea of what makes your heart sing. This will not only help make your decisions about your garden and garden decor much easier, it will ensure that you’ll always be happy with those gardening choices. For your help, we have some innovative ideas to find a path to your Unique Garden Style. It will give you a thorough understanding of what you’ll need to create your ideal garden.
Large Scale Home Garden Projects... .involve landscaping the major portion of a property or perhaps constructing design elements with building materials. For those of you whose vision of their ideal garden encompasses our proven gardening system will walk you through simple steps that will make your major garden project a joy to experience. Small to Medium Scale Garden Projects.....include those that basically have flowers beds and/or a vegetable garden, with some trees and shrubs and garden decor. For those of you who have these elements in mind, its better you create … … a garden of your very own.
When to water depends to a great extent on what part of the city you live in, the kind of plants you grow and the time of year. In summer, it is best to water plants early in the morning, as this will keep them damp during the hot part of the day. This applies especially to newly planted bedding plants and vegetables, which may need to be watered again in the afternoon if the weather is hot — and in very hot, dry weather may even need watering at midday as well to keep them from flagging. The watering time is not so important for well-established trees and shrubs, but if you water at midday a lot of the moisture will be lost from evaporation.
Late afternoon watering is not always advisable: certain plants, such as roses, dahlias and tomatoes, are prone to mildew; a fungus disease which is encouraged if the foliage of the plants is damp in the evening. Plants which need a high humidity in summer, such as fuchsias, azaleas and ferns, will benefit from having their foliage lightly sprinkled at midday if the weather is very hot and dry, particularly in the winter rainfall regions and other areas which have dry summer conditions.
In winter, the watering pattern tends to change. In frost-free regions, morning watering is still probably the best, but in colder areas where frost is a problem it is better to wait until the damp soil has dried out a little and conditions are warmer. Plants with soft, new leaves (such as bedding plants and vegetables) should not be watered late in the afternoon as the drops of water on the foliage could turn to ice during the night and cause a great deal of damage. So in the colder regions, it is best to water the garden between early and mid-morning during the winter months.
Chandigarh’s Night Food Street turns a favourite outing place
Few food outlets open in Chandigarh at night. The new food plaza, which opened about a quarter back, has given wider options for the city's university students, youngsters and the residents. Large number of residents and visitors are thronging the night street in Chandigarh to relish the delectable street food sold at the numerous outlets.
The 'Night Food Street', which has eight outlets that sell different cuisines from North Indian food and South Indian to Chinese, Continental, Italian and Oriental that can tickle one's palette and one can choose from an array of cuisines. The Tandoori food that includes Tandoori Chicken and Kababs are available, and so is the evergreen South Indian food like Dosas and Idlis. Besides these, the Night Food Street also offers the cuisines of states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, including south Indian, Chinese and continental food.
The Night Food Street has been set up in the heart of the city for those who relish rich and spicy fare and if you wish to enjoy an assortment of cuisines in open the “Night Food Street” is the best ultimate option for you.
Besides these, the Night Food Street also offers the cuisines of states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, including south Indian, Chinese and continental food.
The Night Food Street, which remain open from 7 p.m. to 7 am have eight stalls to offer the food lovers anything at a very affordable prices, with tables and chairs lined up right outside the shops.
As the area is located between Panjab University and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), students and patients’ attendants can benefit the most.
As the Food Street have now got up to a rocking start, not surprisingly one can doubt some of the city's biggest eateries and restaurant chains are wondering if it'll be a good idea to begin stalls there of their own. If some plans, ambitious as of now, see fruition residents starved of an interesting night-out experience may just have a platter full to choose from.
And why not, it’s a good idea. Food Street is a good concept for the people of Chandigarh and everyone will throng the place if they get quality stuff round-the-clock. It can be a brilliant concept and we would like to have mini meals, kathi rolls, etc, on the menu card.
The concept of a night food street began from Lahore and has come up to the city, which now has a Night Food Street of its own.
"This concept launched by the Chandigarh Government is really good and the planning is also good. For the paying guests, youngsters as well as the University students also, who study till late night, we provide facilities," said Roshan Lal Verma, owner, Tandoori Nights, Night Food Street. His main specialty is the Tandoori chicken ( Rs 150), Chicken kali mirch( Rs 90), Kashmiri Roganjosh ( Rs 80)and his favourite Chicken biryani (Rs 80)
According to the outlet owners, the response from the people is excellent. This concept is picking up at a fast pace in Chandigarh. Food Point-3 is specialised in veg thali (Rs 50) and non-veg thali (Rs 60), is a chain of Golconda, Sector 32.
The Sher-e-Punjab restaurant, Sector 32 too has a counter of its own at the Food Street. His main attraction is Mutton Keema naan, Rajmah rice ( Rs 50) and Karahi Paneer with parantha ( Rs 60)
While, Pasta Sizzlers offers mix pasta ( Rs 50 ) and veg sizzlers, the Dragon Chinese Flavoured has special Hakka noodles ( Rs 40 ) and a large variety of chinese stuff , which are most relish by his customers.
Once you done with the outdoor dine, you can special kulfis at a very reasonable price. From pista, chocolate, kesar, pineapple, mango, the kulfi counter has every flavour for you.
Although the idea of a night food street was proposed in 2007 by a former mayor of Chandigarh, it took almost two years for the municipal corporation here to put it into shape. The proposal of night food streets was mooted in last year's budget estimates of the corporation, Chandigarh, but somehow the proposal could not take off. This year, with the total budget of over Rs.1.5 million, the food street has been completed.
With this, the dreams of people of the city came true as now they can choose from Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies that the food street has to offer, said Eklavya Gupta, a food lover.
“It’s a government initiative, and a very good concept. Earlier, people were facing problems in getting food at night. We have people coming from PGIMER and students from Panjab University, who study till late in the night”, he added.
Eight food kiosks have been leased out, with monthly rentals varying from Rs 6,500 to Rs 31,000.
We have good facilities to offer. The tourists and visitors, coming to Chandigarh were also facing similar problem of not finding good food at night. We try our best to serve quality food to customers," said Rohit Gaba one outlet owner at Night Food Street.
With such an option around, the city dwellers and visitors can easily tickle the mouth watering tandoori delights including Tandoori chicken and kebabs, and evergreen south Indian food like Dosas and Idlis, as the food street has everything under one roof, which too at a reasonable rates.
The 'Night Food Street', which has eight outlets that sell different cuisines from North Indian food and South Indian to Chinese, Continental, Italian and Oriental that can tickle one's palette and one can choose from an array of cuisines. The Tandoori food that includes Tandoori Chicken and Kababs are available, and so is the evergreen South Indian food like Dosas and Idlis. Besides these, the Night Food Street also offers the cuisines of states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, including south Indian, Chinese and continental food.
The Night Food Street has been set up in the heart of the city for those who relish rich and spicy fare and if you wish to enjoy an assortment of cuisines in open the “Night Food Street” is the best ultimate option for you.
Besides these, the Night Food Street also offers the cuisines of states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, including south Indian, Chinese and continental food.
The Night Food Street, which remain open from 7 p.m. to 7 am have eight stalls to offer the food lovers anything at a very affordable prices, with tables and chairs lined up right outside the shops.
As the area is located between Panjab University and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), students and patients’ attendants can benefit the most.
As the Food Street have now got up to a rocking start, not surprisingly one can doubt some of the city's biggest eateries and restaurant chains are wondering if it'll be a good idea to begin stalls there of their own. If some plans, ambitious as of now, see fruition residents starved of an interesting night-out experience may just have a platter full to choose from.
And why not, it’s a good idea. Food Street is a good concept for the people of Chandigarh and everyone will throng the place if they get quality stuff round-the-clock. It can be a brilliant concept and we would like to have mini meals, kathi rolls, etc, on the menu card.
The concept of a night food street began from Lahore and has come up to the city, which now has a Night Food Street of its own.
"This concept launched by the Chandigarh Government is really good and the planning is also good. For the paying guests, youngsters as well as the University students also, who study till late night, we provide facilities," said Roshan Lal Verma, owner, Tandoori Nights, Night Food Street. His main specialty is the Tandoori chicken ( Rs 150), Chicken kali mirch( Rs 90), Kashmiri Roganjosh ( Rs 80)and his favourite Chicken biryani (Rs 80)
According to the outlet owners, the response from the people is excellent. This concept is picking up at a fast pace in Chandigarh. Food Point-3 is specialised in veg thali (Rs 50) and non-veg thali (Rs 60), is a chain of Golconda, Sector 32.
The Sher-e-Punjab restaurant, Sector 32 too has a counter of its own at the Food Street. His main attraction is Mutton Keema naan, Rajmah rice ( Rs 50) and Karahi Paneer with parantha ( Rs 60)
While, Pasta Sizzlers offers mix pasta ( Rs 50 ) and veg sizzlers, the Dragon Chinese Flavoured has special Hakka noodles ( Rs 40 ) and a large variety of chinese stuff , which are most relish by his customers.
Once you done with the outdoor dine, you can special kulfis at a very reasonable price. From pista, chocolate, kesar, pineapple, mango, the kulfi counter has every flavour for you.
Although the idea of a night food street was proposed in 2007 by a former mayor of Chandigarh, it took almost two years for the municipal corporation here to put it into shape. The proposal of night food streets was mooted in last year's budget estimates of the corporation, Chandigarh, but somehow the proposal could not take off. This year, with the total budget of over Rs.1.5 million, the food street has been completed.
With this, the dreams of people of the city came true as now they can choose from Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies that the food street has to offer, said Eklavya Gupta, a food lover.
“It’s a government initiative, and a very good concept. Earlier, people were facing problems in getting food at night. We have people coming from PGIMER and students from Panjab University, who study till late in the night”, he added.
Eight food kiosks have been leased out, with monthly rentals varying from Rs 6,500 to Rs 31,000.
We have good facilities to offer. The tourists and visitors, coming to Chandigarh were also facing similar problem of not finding good food at night. We try our best to serve quality food to customers," said Rohit Gaba one outlet owner at Night Food Street.
With such an option around, the city dwellers and visitors can easily tickle the mouth watering tandoori delights including Tandoori chicken and kebabs, and evergreen south Indian food like Dosas and Idlis, as the food street has everything under one roof, which too at a reasonable rates.
Choosing a Style of Alloy Wheel
When someone decides to purchase a set of alloy wheels for their vehicle it is generally for two particular reasons. First of all, because alloy wheels are lighter than the traditional steel wheel, they reduce the ’unsprung weight’ of the wheel. This is the weight of the wheel, tyre, brake (if mounted within the tyre), spindles, bearings and a portion of the half shafts, springs and suspension links. By reducing these weight things like acceleration, braking and fuel economy can be improved.But by far and away the main reason that people choose to upgrade their wheels, is because they look so much better than a steel wheel, even if it has a fancy hub cap on it.There are some technical issues that need to be considered when buying new wheels. These include the pitch circle diameter, number of bolts, offset, spigot size and the overall width of wheel and tyre together. So you may find that you options are limited to certain styles and sizes straight away.What follows is by no means a definitive guide to what you should and should not go for, but it is based on what is generally popular to go for based on your type of vehicle.The most popular styles of alloy wheels are the five and six spoke designs and are probably the most common style you will see when browsing for wheels. They are very versatile and can suit almost any type of vehicle, but it is probably best to select wider styled spokes on a wheel with a larger diameter. And it’s probably a good idea to go for a smoother, more rounded design on your standard family saloon, because the fancier patterns can look a little over the top on these types of vehicle.If you have a larger, sports or executive vehicle, you might like to consider a twin of multi-spoke design. These sorts of vehicles have a lot more character and are able to take these types of wheels without having their look dominated by them.Other styles are available, including ones that have the bolts exposed; these are usually multi-spoke wheels and can look like they came from a rally car. In the past there have even been three spoke alloy wheels, but these are few and far between and are probably best left in the past along with mullet haircuts and platform shoes. You will also need to make a decision on the type of finish you want. Alloy wheels come in three main finishes or coatings:PAINT , most commonly used coating alloy wheels. It usually consists of three layers. The first layer is a primer coat to cover the bare base metal of the alloy. The primer also provides a perfect layer for the second layer of base or colour coat. The third layer consists of a clear coat or lacquer, for shine and protection, over the whole wheel.
Painted alloy wheels can come in any colours. The main colours are silver, white, gold and anthracite grey.
STAINLESS STEEL, sometimes now used to coat the outer lip on alloy wheels. Stainless Steel is stronger than alloy which means that the outer lip is tougher and can with stand more abuse than normal alloy. The Stainless Steel also keeps its shine longer and can be cleaned more easily.CHROME, which tends to be cheaper, and offers a brighter shine. Another consideration is whether the brakes are going to be visible. The less spokes there are, or the thinner they are, the more you are going to able to see the brakes behind the wheel. If you have a nice set of sports brakes, this may even be a desirable situation, however if your brakes are a bit old and worn out, you might want to consider upgrading them at the same time. Ultimately the decision is yours what style you go for, but if you put a set of 3 spoke wheels on your Jag, don’t expect me to get in your car!
Painted alloy wheels can come in any colours. The main colours are silver, white, gold and anthracite grey.
STAINLESS STEEL, sometimes now used to coat the outer lip on alloy wheels. Stainless Steel is stronger than alloy which means that the outer lip is tougher and can with stand more abuse than normal alloy. The Stainless Steel also keeps its shine longer and can be cleaned more easily.CHROME, which tends to be cheaper, and offers a brighter shine. Another consideration is whether the brakes are going to be visible. The less spokes there are, or the thinner they are, the more you are going to able to see the brakes behind the wheel. If you have a nice set of sports brakes, this may even be a desirable situation, however if your brakes are a bit old and worn out, you might want to consider upgrading them at the same time. Ultimately the decision is yours what style you go for, but if you put a set of 3 spoke wheels on your Jag, don’t expect me to get in your car!
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