Foodie Destinations in North India

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Food often adds to the essence of an area, its culture, and its people. To get the feel of a place, and for the complete experience, tourists indulge in delicacies indigenous to the region they're visiting. India with its diverse culture radiating from all directions, has innumerable presents for the taste buds. Here are a few notable treats North India has to offer. Visit any of these destinations and let your taste buds run wild while you experience a food journey like no other!

Delhi

The mixed-palate food scene in Delhi is what adds to the charm of the city. Be it roadside pani puri, yummy ghee-loaded parathas or an elegant fine dining experience, Delhi has it all!

Paratha lovers can head to the famous Paranthe-wali Gali, a narrow street dedicated to a variety of stuffed parathas. Hauz Khas Village offers a multitude of international cuisines like Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, and continental. The small Tibetan colony living in Majnu-ka-tilla serves up a menu of traditional Tibetan food like laping, momos and shabalay, Tibetan soups, and Tibetan butter tea. Also, don't forget to freak out at the many food trucks here; they serve popular international and traditional snacks and short-eats. And of course, you have the Delhi streets lined with pani puri and chaat stalls, as well as tandoori shops, ready to serve you a plate. So, delight your taste buds and have a blast while you explore Delhi's fabulous food scene that's to die for!

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Amritsar

Amritsar, being a city in Punjab, has dhabas aplenty. These roadside restaurants serve everything that's traditional to Punjab, from Punjabi thalis to stuffed parathas and the famous creamy lassi.

When it comes to street food, stuffed Amritsari kulcha and paneer bhurji are popular choices among the locals. While you're here, don't miss out on the various restaurants serving Amritsari and Pakistani food around the Wagah Border.

If you want to get a taste of Amritsari culture along with the delicious food, Guru Ka Langar is a weekly affair where families come together to feed the community in Gurdwaras. Visitors can get a feel of community while relishing a delicious meal. All in all, Amritsar has a lot to offer and mouth-watering food is undoubtedly one of them! So, pack your bags and head here for a foodie experience that will leave you mesmerized!

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Jaipur

The 5-star Chokhi Dhani Resort and Hotel in Jaipur is the pride of Rajasthan. Apart from lip-smacking Rajasthani delicacies like dal baati churma, the traditional village-themed hospitality offered here gives international and local tourists an insight into Rajasthani hospitality and culture.

Rajasthani food is divine, and Jaipur being the capital of this royal state, offers food fit for the king.

Lassi with cream, deep fried snacks like kachori and dal baati churma, pakoras and kadi, are street food favourites. The Palace Cafe, a restaurant in the middle of the royal family's quarters, is famous for their Rajasthani Silver Thali, which serves ker sangri - a vegetable unique to Jaipur, gatta curry, laal maas and other sinful dishes. So, freak out and hog on some of the most unique and mouth-watering cuisine while you're at Rajasthan's Pink City and go back with a smile on your face. Keep returning for a food experience that's like no other and let this destination take your breath away.

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Mussoorie

Being a popular tourist destination, Mussoorie offers a varied platter much to a visitor's delight. Tourists to this hill station will find restaurants serving Chinese, Tibetan, Indian, Thai, Moroccan, Italian, Goan, and other global cuisines. Fast food is also quite the deal in this quaint hill retreat. The local cuisine of Uttarakhand includes specialities like Bhaang Ki Khatai, Kappa, Sisunak Saag, Aloo ke Gutke, and Rus among many others. Be sure to try some of these while you're here and let your taste buds run wild!

If you're looking for something simple yet delicious, the 'Indian staple'- the famous Maggi Noodles, but with a twist, is available in every nook in town. All in all, at Mussoorie, the pleasant weather and vibrant food scene combine to make your food experience one worth remembering.

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Dharamshala & McLeodGanj

The diverse food culture in Dharamshala and McLeodGanj caters to its diverse visitors. Being extremely popular destinations among tourists, the food scene here is one worth exploring. Foodies will find hot Tibetan, Himachali, Italian, Belgian, Korean, and Japanese street food to gorge on. Some shops have even diversified to meet international tastes and prepare their dishes with a twist.

The Tibetans, who make up a good percentage of the population, have embraced the 'coffee shop' culture. Cozy coffee shops line the streets and serve cakes, pies, pancakes, and steaming cups of espressos, lattes and cappuccinos, among others. The region is also known for its fresh produce, juices and a variety of wines.

So, go all out and savour some of the finest local delicacies in the North that will leave you wanting more. Enjoy a food holiday that will refresh you and make you want to return.

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Chandigarh

This capital city for 2 states - Punjab and Haryana- has a food scene that's fit for the Gods. The street food that is a favourite of the locals is the roadside kulcha chaat- just the yummy fragrance of the spices attracts people towards a stall. Foodies travelling to Chandigarh should never eat at fancy restaurants - traditional local delicacies are best tasted at roadside dhabas - Pal Dhaba being one of the most well-known in the city. The menu at dhabas includes treats like chicken tikka, butter chicken, dal makhani, rajma, tandoori roti, a variety of stuffed parathas and more! End your meal with a glass of cool lassi - it is a must anywhere in north India. Steeped in the delightful flavours of Indian spices, all the lip-smacking fares you get in Chandigarh are loaded with butter and ghee! Don't forget to carry a box of tissues to wipe your greasy hands, for this is the complete food experience in Chandigarh!

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