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A fairytale
on the Danube
PELLING SIKKIMA com-pelling
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Shruti Raiturcar from Goa
recommends the dinner cruise
in BudapestWhat worked: The capital
of Hungary has two sides: Buda and Pest
stretching along the banks of the Danube River
and linked by the Chain Bridge. The best way
to enjoy Budapest is by the nighttime river cruise
which is an amazing experience. You can see
shimmering heritage buildings by the riverside â
itâs like being in a fairytale. You can experience
the legends of Budapest come alive on this
panoramic boat ride. See the Royal Palace
the Parliament the bridges and other splendid
sights bathed in light. We took the three-hour
Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folklore Show
(one-and-a-half-hour cruise available too) which
showcased lovely gypsy music and traditionally-
dressed Hungarian folk dancers. This was followed
by a four-course dinner with complimentary
Champagne. We enjoyed the sights from
the viewing deck with a glass of bubbly in hand.
What didnât: Though the cruise provides
vegetarian dinner options theyâre very limited.
MAKE IT HAPPEN
00-36-20-568-1251; http://www.silver-line-hu
[email protected]; 1052 Budapest
Jane Haining Rakpart Dock 11; boarding time:
7.30pm and 9.20pm; ` 3950/ person
Mumbai-based Rajesh Nanda
recommends a trip to Pelling
to get a window-side view
of the third-highest mountain
in the world!What worked: Pelling is a small sleepy
town about a five-hour drive from Gangtok.
Not so much a town as a small stretch
of road dotted with houses and hotels on both
sides Pellingâs claim to fame is the amazing views
of Mt Kanchendzonga the third-highest peak
in the world. Pick any hotel or B&B and you will
wake up to views of the mountain right outside
your window making you wish you could jump
out and walk to the top. Pelling is also home
to the Kanchendzonga Falls and the Rabdentse
Ruins â both must-visit places. Lastly the people
in Pelling are warm welcoming and fun. We ended
up spending a night dancing with the hotel staff
all drunk celebrating the receptionistâs birthday.What didnât: Pelling is a sparsely-populated
sleepy little town which pretty much shuts
down by 8pm. The roads get dark and deserted
very early. Do plan your day accordingly.MAKE IT HAPPEN
The best time to visit Pelling is between April
and June. If youâre looking for a budget stay
Summit Newa Regency & Spa is a good pick for
its strategic location and the warm friendly staff
(00-91-8388877888; http://www.summithotels.in/
summit-newa-regency-hotel-pelling info@
summithotels.in; from ` 5000 with breakfast).SHARE WITH US