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Priti Zararia is a traveller, explorer, travel writer and a photographer. She has lived and traveled around Europe extensively. She has delved into diverse historical and cultural experiences across Western, Central, Eastern Europe and Asia. Besides the usual ‘things to do’ her guides feature must-try food & wines, must watch musicals and hike to offbeat places around popular destinations. She has traveled to over 30 countries and dreams of traveling to each and every country across the globe. Other than writing for Happytrips, she posts exclusive travel stories on her travel blog https://ilovetripping.com/.
Photo courtesy: Almond Villa
Located on the slope of the Shankaracharya Hill, Almond Villa is a part of private estate of Dogra Royal family. Set in fruit orchards, the main house is surrounded by apple, cherry and plum trees. The idyllic natural surroundings and Dal Lake in the distant horizons make for a perfect home stay. This heritage cottage is the venue for Dara Shikoh Festival of the Arts every year. Almond Villa hosts Farmer’s Markets every summer and is a favourite of locals as well as tourists. Almond Villa is well known for its great hospitality and simple food, which is prepared mostly from organic home grown produce. It is advisable to book in advance as it has a very limited number of rooms. The tranquil surroundings and the jungle right behind the orchards offer great trekking and birdwatching opportunities. It is a visual delight for nature lovers!
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