Its that time of the year. Dussehra long weekend is just two weeks away, Ishaan and I want to go someplace nice, but tadaaa!! We are too late. All cozy, wintery, quaint, rustic cottages are gone gone gone. Being ditched this way, I am reminded of those heavenly places which didn't ditch us. Which were available in their full charm and beauty. Just like the way we needed them. Just when we needed them. One such place was Jilling Terraces in an almost non-existent town called Matial near Nainital.
It was end of June. We were celebrating Ishaan's first birthday after The Wedding. Needless to say, I wanted to do something special for him. And LBB Delhi happened to have just the right suggestion. Jilling Terraces is the perfect place to go if you are bored of the same kind of tourist destinations, having too many people around. Its so far away from the hustle bustle. Literally in the middle of nowhere, atop a hill with only clouds and trees to keep you company. Though it takes a minimum 2 hours of steep hill trekking to reach there but the Aloo parathas and Maggi which welcome you make it worth it!!
Below are some useful tips to plan for Jilling Terraces.
Website: http://www.jillingterraces.com/
How to reach: By car (9 hours from Delhi, with car parking available at Matial village. Jilling staff picks up your luggage and accompanies you on the trek towards Jilling). By train (Jilling will provide transfer from Railway station to Matial)
Price: ~INR 10,000 per night including all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Maggi, Chai and cookies) and luggage transfer from Matial
What to do when there: Just be. There are hundreds of books in the common area, many board games including "F.R.I.E.N.D.S.". The caretaker and his family have been there since ages and are a delight to talk to.
Caution: It takes minimum 2 hours for the trek to Jilling and its quite steep. Sport/ trek shoes are recommended for both your way up and down. Jilling staff provides you with Nimbu pani to help you with the trek.
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