Shimla serves a unique cuisine to attract tourists who visit and stay in Shimla for their vacations. Most notably, it’s the Pahari Cuisine which adds a distinct taste to the local food preparations. Due to its location, most dishes have unique a taste and flavour. Also, the cool climate of the region means Shimla food provides warmth and strength.

Serving such delectable cuisines to the tourists visiting here are two of the most famous Shimla resorts, Club Mahindra Kandaghat and Club Mahindra Mashobra. Based around the foothills of the Himalayas, the resorts offer surreal views of the surrounds, thrilling activities to experience and wonderful food to savour.

As any typical cuisine from the hills, Kandaghat’s cuisine is simple, natural and flavourful. While the meat dishes are mouthwateringly spicy, the vegetarian dishes are delicately flavoured. All dishes are made with fresh ingredients which are locally produced and sourced. Don’t miss out on the regional fish specialties like Fish Curry made with fish caught from the nearby rivers. Try the layered flavours of Chicken Anaardana. Vegetarians can feast on local specialties like Sidu, a rich preparation with wheat and butter and Patande, a wheat pancake dish.

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A delectable combination of Punjabi and Tibetan food ethics is what Mashobra’s delicious local cuisine is all about and you cannot leave without tasting it. The robust meat dishes are seasoned with plenty of local spices including red chillies, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Try the popular regional favorites Kullu trout, grilled fish and Chicken Anaardana. For vegetarians, there are a variety of dishes to choose from, such as local specialities like Sepu Vadi, Guchhi Mattar and Kaddu Ka Khatta, Dham - rice cooked with green lentils, red kidney beans and yogurt. For your sweet tooth, enjoy Boor Ki kari - a rice based sweet dish.

For a truly gastronomic experience, our chefs at Kandaghat and Mashobra will ensure that you relish various local delicacies your family vacation. In fact, separate food is especially prepared for your little ones, so as to match their taste preferences and taste buds.

The food here is so good; our visitors have always shared a good word about their experiences. Shruti had to say, “Great pace, comfortable rooms, superb service, courteous staff, and above all, the food. An unforgettable holiday made memorable with some wonderful food served to us!” Such appreciative words are testament to the fact that Club Mahindra Kandaghat and Mashobra are among the best resorts in Shimla.

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Plan a vacation with Club Mahindra today & have a memorable and comfortable stay at Mashobra resort in Shimla with family. Also, read through these Club Mahindra reviews of Shimla resort & know how our delighted members are spending their family vacations in Shimla!

About Club Mahindra

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. (MHRIL), a part of Leisure and Hospitality sector of the Mahindra Group, offers quality family holidays primarily through vacation ownership memberships and brings to the industry values such as reliability, trust and customer satisfaction. Started in 1996, the company's flagship brand ‘Club Mahindra’, today has over 250,000 members , who can holiday at 100+ resorts in India and abroad.

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