Haryana and Punjab comprise the Indian half of the erstwhile Punjab region that was tumultuously split when India and Pakistan separated in 1947. Punjab (translating to Five Waters ) is named after the five rivers of this fertile rice bowl and bread basket : the Beas, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej.
Swagath INDIAN $$ (%5000444; Sector 26; mains 195-575; h11ammidnight; a) Stellar Indian food with a focus on Mangalorean and Chettinad recipes. Seafood prawns, squid, crab and a tasty fish gassi (coconut-based curry) is artfully prepared, and the murg malai tikka (clay oven- cooked marinated chicken) isn t bad either. diy sleeping mask
alphaOne Foodcourt FAST FOOD $ (GT Rd; mains 45-85; h10am-10pm) On the 2nd floor of the alphaOne shopping mall, adjacent to the Ista Hotel and about 3km east of the interstate bus terminus, is this clean and cool food court. Purchase a cash card at the counter to then purchase the food from the various stalls, including North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, ice creams etc. Take the cash card back to the counter to get any change remaining on the card.
oAura Vaseela HOTEL $$ (%01762-287575; www.auravaseela.com; Nadiali Village; s/d from 2899/3199, cottages from 3599/3899; ais) Run by a dynamic duo, Gags and Jeeva, this stress-banishing ethnic countryside resort may be tricky to find (pick-ups possible with advance notice) given its secluded location (around 4.5km from the centre), but the effort is well rewarded. Tastefully appointed accommodation is in traditional-style (modern) cottages or rooms in the classy main complex, and tariffs include diy sleeping mask bed, tea and breakfast. Amenities and activities include a paintball field, gym, craft gallery, diy sleeping mask museum, restaurant and bar.
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