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05/10/2026

Sometimes, the simplest recipes need the right technique.

In Kullu, Childu is made with just two ingredients — rice flour and water. But getting the perfect Childu is all about one thing: the consistency of the batter.

As Simran Bhardwaj shows us, the batter needs to be slightly thick — just the right consistency to get that traditional texture when cooked on the tawa.

No complicated ingredients. No extra masalas. Just rice flour, water, and knowing exactly how the batter should be.

A simple Kullu recipe, but one where the little details make all the difference.

Have you tried Kullu’s Childu before?

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04/10/2026

Kinnauri Tribal Food | ‪Tribal Girl‬ | Roots & Recipes | Season 1 | Episode 03 | Updesh Vatsyan

04/10/2026

Beneath the waters of Gobind Sagar Lake lies Old Bilaspur, the heart of the former Kahlur Riyasat.

On a cruise across the lake, Professor Suresh Sharma sang a folk song that carries the memories of that drowned town. When the Bhakra-Nangal Dam was built, thousands of families left their homes, their lands and their livelihoods behind. The old town, with its temples and palaces, went under the water.

The dam gave the nation power and water. The people of Old Bilaspur paid a price that can’t be measured.

This reel is our small way of remembering them: the families who gave up everything so that others could prosper.

If your family came from Old Bilaspur, or you grew up hearing these stories, share them in the comments.

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

Water sports toh bahut jagah kiye honge… but water sports with a view like this?

I recently visited Himalayan Adventures Water Sports Hub at Govind Sagar Lake, near Bharari Bridge in Bilaspur, and honestly, this was such a fun experience.

Cruise ride, speed boat, Shikara and Jet Ski — I tried them all!

What makes this place even more special is the setting. Govind Sagar Lake, surrounded by the beautiful Himachali landscape, makes every ride feel a little more memorable.

So, if you’re travelling from Chandigarh towards Manali or Shimla towards Manali/Dharamshala, or heading back, make a stop at Bharari Bridge, Bilaspur and try some water sports at Himalayan Adventures.

A perfect little adventure break on your Himachal road trip. ❤️

Save this place for your next Himachal trip and tag the person you’d want to try these rides with!

02/10/2026

Bilaspur, Govind Sagar Lake, good food and even better company. ❤️

For the next episode of Roots & Recipes, I sat down with Kaka, Guri, Sikh & Jordan Manali right on the banks of Govind Sagar Lake.

Together, we cooked the very famous Dhotua Daal from Bilaspuri Dham, along with Badana ka Meetha and rice, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Bilaspur.

And of course, with these four around, there was plenty of fun, laughter and humour. 😂

Here are a few glimpses from an episode that was as much about the conversations as it was about the food.

Roots & Recipes — Bilaspur Episode coming soon. ❤️