Binsar Buraansh
May 2nd 2012 Ever since we became members of Club Mahindra, I kept hearing about the beauty of Binsar Villa. Perched at 5,025 ft, overlooking the Nandadevi and Trishul Himalayan ranges, this place was described by everyone as magical. So, after our trip to Gir and Udaipur the previous October, we decided that our summer holidays would be for Binsar and Corbett . Tickets were booked well in advance — thankfully, at a reasonable price — and the excitement began to build. When the much-awaited day arrived, Gargi and Amogh were bubbling with energy. They even enjoyed spending time at the airport lobby! From Delhi, we took a train to Kathgodam, and from there, a taxi to Club Mahindra. With plates of hot moong dal pakoras and cups of steaming tea, we drove towards our dream destination. At the resort, the staff welcomed us warmly with a local drink called Buransh , made from the bright red rhododendron flowers that seemed to be b...