2018 Trail Of The Snow Leopard – Travelogue

Rampur to Chandigarh was an 8-hour drive and we managed to reach Chandigarh by around 7 in the evening. We stayed at ITC Bella Vista for the night and were looking forward to the dinner at Pal Dhaba. After a quick drink at the bar in the hotel, we were driven to Pal Dhaba. Once we reached, we were surprised to find not one not two but three Pal Dhabas, all owned by three brothers. We went to the original Pal Dhaba (which was started first) and were treated with the best parathas and raithas. Alu Parathas and the Vegetable Raitha are to die for and do not forget to try a hand at the Rabri and Kulfi, after the lunch/dinner, of course. While I do not eat non-veg, my colleagues were all praises for the non-veg food too. So try that also, if you are a non-vegetarian.

Driving in those mountainous roads, getting to meet new people who’ve become really good friends and of course, getting to experience the artistic views of the landscapes and the Himalayas is something that not everybody can get to see even in their lifetime. So a big thanks to The Road Less Travelled team (we also had a separate kitchen team who cooked delicious meals for us at the homestays, a big thanks to them as well). I could go on and on praising The Road Less Travelled. Their efforts of making us all feel better and good throughout the entire journey were just astonishing only because of the fact that as we went high and high above the sea level, facilities started diminishing and yet none of us felt short of anything. I and my fellow travelers got whatever we asked. Honestly, when The Road Less Travelled tells it is a luxury tour, it is indeed a luxury tour! Looking forward to another trip with this fantastic team. Last but not the least, heartfelt gratitude to Ceat tyres. Himachal, you shall be remembered!