Kufri in Summer and Jakhoo Temple Shimla

Planning to go on a beautiful chilled vacation? Be it summers or be it winters, hill stations are always the all time hit destinations to chill out any vacation. Shimla is one such destination. And if you are planning for Shimla then Kufri is something that you cannot afford to miss. Kufri, a small hill station is full of greeneries and fresh air and is really an amazing place - a real beauty worth exploring.  

Recently we got an opportunity to visit #Himachal Pradesh, and we made it to #Shimla and #Kufri. It was a 3 days trip where we stayed at Shimla and from there we visited all places including the beautiful Kufri. Here in this below linked video I have shared my travel experience of the beautiful Kufri as in summers. It was the month of May, end of May in 2019. Yet it was not that hot, it was cold there in Kufri as well as in Shimla.

On way to Kufri, when you are driving from Shimla to Kufri by road, you will find the beautiful Green Velleys #greenvalley that is full of lush green mountain ranges with contrasting colors and shades. That is a beautiful photoshoot point where travellers like us park and have a shoot while enjoying the freshness of shady mountains. The silence, the peace, the calmness and the beauty, it will all steal your hearts.

Best Places to Visit in Kufri:

- Green Valley

- Apple Garden

- Adventure Island

- Naag Temple

and more..

Different sorts of adventure sports you will find here in Kufri, where paragliding was one of my favorites. Apart from the activities, you can also get a beautiful view of the apple garden there in Kufri. When we went to the apple garden in May-June 2019, then we could not see any apples there on the trees but we were able to see some very cute little tiny pieces of them, the baby apples hanging on every apple plant there. July to November were the suggested time for apple there, as told by the local people. We did horse riding there in Kufri, and also saw the amazing potato farming of Himachal. It was all a real beauty. 

Apart from Kufri we also went to the famous Jakhoo temple of Shimla, located on the Jakhoo hills, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was a Hanuman temple located on the heights of the hill top. We hired a  local Shimla tourism taxi from The Ridge for Jakhoo temple and Kufri. Otherwise there are options for ropeways as well if you only wish to go to the holy Jakhoo temple. The temple is famous because of its holy and heavenly history from the past when Lord Hanuman was on his way to get the Sanjeevani Booti, then he stepped at this hill may be for rest. His footsteps has been preserved here in this temple and worshipped for years. There we can find a big Hanuman statue standing right in front of the temple, and is visible from far off places in Shimla too.

Apple garden, green valley, Jakhoo temple, The Ridge, Mall road, Kufri hills, Himachal, adventure sports, horse riding, and many more such beautiful things are waiting here at Shimla and Kufri. #himachaltourism

With love,

SimmiShekhar

Life on THE RIDGE SHIMLA

THE RIDGE, SHIMLA is actually a very large open street situated along the popular Mall road of Shimla. And when you are here, for a while you will not feel like you are in India. You would feel like you are in some other country like Europe or in London because the buildings here are of the British era. And you all must be knowing that Shimla had been the British summer capital once long back. 

You can see visitors spending a lot of peaceful merry time walking along the streets of the Ridge with their family or loved ones. The place is pleasant, the views are fantastic and the whole atmosphere is very happening. The day time look, the evening look, and even the night view is amazing. The most preferred timing for visiting this place would be during the sunset time as the view of the sunset from this view point at Ridge is simply mesmerizing.

Standing at the Ridge you can easily get a whole view of the beautiful Shimla town spread along the hills. And on one hill top you would find a big Hanuman statue right on top of the Jakhoo hills. That is the famous Jakhoo temple that you would see.

The place Ridge is something very unique. You wont find any rickshaw, auto, cars, buses, cycles or any form of public transport over here. And that is one the biggest reasons as to why and how people of all ages come and enjoy the beautiful walk here on the streets so peacefully. 

You would find a beautiful big sized Indian flag waving high right here with the cool winds. It looks really patriotic and beautiful. Apart from this you will find that here at Ridge you get a beautiful viewpoint for Shimla. So simply enjoy the view from here. You will of-course feel very much relaxed and rejuvenated as you walk along the streets of the Ridge and around this beautiful Indian flag waving high with the air.

Ridge is something like a central point for Shimla and it connects most of the major places of Shimla like the Mall, the Jakhoo hills, the Lakkar bazar, Snowdon , Christ church and many more. You can also find a statue of Dr. Y S Parmar, the Founder of Himachal standing right here at the Ridge.

The evening and night view of this place and Shimla is simply amazing and worth exploring at least once in your lifetime. The sparkling, twinkling light on the hills make The Ridge and overall Shimla such a beautiful place to explore and enjoy. 

The months of April to June are considered to be one of the most preferred seasons to visit Shimla or nearby places as during this time the weather is clear and cool. You would be able to see the clear lush green mountains all around you. The beauty of the green valleys and the cooling temperature during summers makes this place a preferred choice for spending your holidays at the Himachal. 

With love,

Simmi

How to Make Aloe Vera Gel at Home in 5 Minutes Using Fresh Aloe Vera Leaves

The scorching heat of summers are troubling our skin. We need to protect our skin, cool them down, and keep them healthy & hydrated during the summers while even ensuring to maintain that perfect glowing look. So here's a quick look on How to Make Aloe Vera Gel at Home in 5 Minutes using fresh Aloe Vera leaves:

Aloe Vera is being referred to as a wonder plant that is being used by generations to grow since thousands of years for its medicinal benefits to our skin, hair and health. 

There are several brands that are available in markets that sell Aloe Vera gel like Patanjali Aloe Vera gel, Lakme Aloe gel, Wow Aloe Vera gel, and many more. All of these gels are easy to use and very easy to apply. But the purest and the most beneficial of all these marketed gels are the homemade fresh Aloe Vera gels that can be prepared without using any artificial color or chemicals. 

Aloe Vera plants are very easily available in the markets and in nurseries. So we can easily afford buying 2 pots of Aloe Vera plant for our own skincare routines. And then its very easy to prepare Aloe Vera gels at home within minutes. Here's a quick process to make the gel at home:

How to Make Aloe Vera Gel at Home?

1. Take 1 big or 2 small sized fresh Aloe Vera leaves
2. Wash the leaves and let it dry in standing position for few hours
3. Remove the bottom part where you could see some yellowish sticky liquid as they may cause irritation to your skin
4. Cut the teeth, the side portions of the leaves using a knife
5. Tear the upper skin
6. Once peeled, then gently scrape out the gel from the leaves using a spoon and keep collecting in a bowl
7. Crush all the scraped gels in a mixer grinder to make it light and fluffy. You may even use hand blender of folk
8. Beat or grind until no chunks are left, and then transfer it into a bowl
9. Add 1 Vitamin E capsule to the blended gel
10. Add 2-3 drops lavender or orange or any other essential oil
11. Add 3 drops rose water
12. Beat them for 1 or 2 minutes using a folk such that it mixes up really well with the prepared gel
13. Your homemade Aloe Vera gel is all ready, now transfer the gel into a dry airtight container or tube
14. Refrigerate and store this gel for up to 3 weeks in your refrigerator
15. Apply it directly on skin as a moisturizer, or use it in your favourite face packs, or add it in your hair pack

Vitamin E and essential oils act as natural preservatives to the gel while also helps in improving your skin elasticity, smoothness and health. Both of these ingredients are very beneficial for your skin as well as hair. This method of preparing Aloe Vera gel at home is one of the easiest and the most simple way of preparing this gel like a market. This simple formula of preparing homemade gel can do wonders to your skin. So apply this home made fresh Aloe Vera gel on a regular routine basis to your skin and hair. Make Aloe Vera your favourite potted plant in the balcony this summer, and try utilizing its leaves for several health benefits apart from skin and hair care routines.

Thank You!

Simmi Shekhar

Refreshing Watermelon Skin Toner & Face Pack for Glowing Skin | Summer Special

During the summers, we all face skin hydration problems. Sunny hot wind storms are blowing outside that are dehydrating our skin and making them dry. The moisture content of our skin gets lost. So in such cases, it is really important that we take proper care of our skins and keep them hydrated and moisturized. We should never leave them dry and dehydrated. Watermelons are the coolest fruit during summer and they are great for your skin as well. Here in this video I have shared 2 easy watermelon DIYs to nurture your skin this summer

Watermelons are super rich in water content, they are full of vitamins, packed with amino acids and required antioxidants., thereby nurturing our skin and making them soft, supple, healthy and flawless. Watermelons are really a magical ingredient for our skincare routines during summers.

Benefits of watermelon toner and face-packs:

- Protects your skin from sun damages and harmful ultraviolet rays 

- Refreshes your dull skin

- Hydrates the skin and keep them healthy

- Helps in brightening your skin naturally

- Keeps it younger and glowing

- Helps prevent skin ageing

Watermelons are considered natural skin toners while also preventing your skin from sun damages. They give you a refreshed, hydrated, moisturized and a youthful look. So let us see how to make watermelon toner and watermelon face-packs.

How to Make Watermelon Toner:

1) Take  5 to 6 cubes of watermelon

2) Blend them completely in a mixer grinder

3) Transfer the blended watermelon crush into a bowl

4) Add 2 tsp homemade aloevera gel or use any herbal aloevera gel

5) Add 1 tsp rose water

6) Give a quick stir to mix them properly

7) Watermelon toner is ready. Now transfer the prepared mixture into a dry toner spray bottle

8) Store in refrigerator for around 3 to 5 days and keep applying after your summer day outs.

How to Make Watermelon Face-pack:

1) Take 1 tsp honey

2) Add 2 tsp watermelon toner

3) Mix them well using a spoon

4) Apply it all over your face and neck with the help of a cotton ball

5) Let it dry for at least 30 minutes

6) Wash it with normal cold water and feel the smoothing coolness in your skin instantly

Honey contains antibacterial properties that are essential for our skins. They helps in improving the quality of our skin texture. They are also very effective in getting rid of acne, pimples and blemishes. Honey and watermelon both are said to act as natural cleansers and they help in getting a clear glowing skin.

You may apply these watermelon face packs or watermelon toner after your hectic day out in the scorching heat. You may apply it after your walk, workout, outdoor shopping, gardening or any such event or activity. It will help in giving you an instant cooling effect to your skin while even toning it. Your skin will feel refreshed, hydrated and cool. Immediately after applying this face pack and washing your face you will be able to feel the refreshing glow in your skin, and you will find that your skin has has become even more softer and smooth. 

This was a real easy summer special skin care routine that can easily done at the convenience of your home with all natural ingredients. Watermelon skin toner and watermelon face-packs are a refreshing summer special homemade recipe for your glowing youthful skin that stays cool and hydrated this summer. So never stop pampering your skin, love you skin and take its care this summer. They need you. Retain there moisture contents and keep them soft, supple, refreshed, hydrated and of course healthy.

Keep Smiling!

With love,

Simmi Shekhar

Top Things to Buy in Andaman and My Shopping Haul

Andaman is a beautiful place, a real natural beauty with blue skies, white sand beaches and clear aqua blue sea waters. Here I would be writing about what are the few top things that we can actually buy from Andaman, and I have also shared my shopping haul video below you may check that out too. 

Top things to buy in Andaman:

- Shell ornaments

- Wooden handicrafts

- Coconut handicrafts

- Local craft items

- Nicobari handicrafts

- Local clothing

- Beach hats

- Souvenirs

- Pearls

When you go to any place, be it big or small, if you are going there for the first time, then it feels really precious if you try bringing at least one-one gift for each of your family members and for your closed friends and for other near and dear ones as per your comfort. Even if you buy few small, tiny and normal products from that special place, then that's a memory for you and your near ones. Beauty of the product lies in the beauty of that place, Andaman. This is what I believe in. Whenever I go somewhere out to a new place, I try buying a few memories from that place for my near and dear ones. And similarly, I bought few memories from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. I covered them in the above video, my Andaman shopping haul video. 

We bought a few cute little things from Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Few of them are mentioned below:

- Bracelets

- Incense stick holder

- Showpieces of sea shells

- Pearls and jewelleries

- A pen stand made of local wood

- Local clothing, Andaman imprinted t-shirt

- A beautiful white fish design fridge magnet

and more!

Most of the products I picked from Corbyn's Cove beach, few from the Port Blair airport, and few certified jewelleries from the Sagarika Government Emporium. We found that the best shop to purchase authentic and certified stuffs that meet the desired quality expectations specially on the pearls and other precious stones, jewelleries. The products over there are quality checked and they meet the quality standards. Top Things to Buy in Andaman and My Shopping Haul | Andaman Shopping Haul | Beach Shopping #haul #Andaman #PortBlair 

With love,

Simmi Shekhar

Havelock Island | Cruise Ferry | Port Blair to Havelock | Radhanagar Beach

When you land at Havelock, you would be amazed to see the colors of the beautiful clear aqua blue sea and the beautiful sky surrounding it from all around. I have never seen such a beautiful sight. Andaman islands are beautiful, and Havelock island is amazing. Andaman has a cluster of islands, and Havelock island is one of the largest and the most visited island in that cluster.

We took a morning Makruzz cruise ferry from Port Blair to Havelock. It was a pleasure to travel on Makruzz from #Port Blair to #Havelock #HavelockIsland and back. For most of the time we were simply busy gazing outside at the beautiful blue sea with our wide eyes all open. We loved travelling on this cruise ferry named Makruzz. It took around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Havelock island from Port Blair, via #Makruzz. I was travelling with my parents whilst hopping in between the islands, and the entire journey was extremely beautiful and comfortable. #Andaman is really amazing. The islands, the cluster of islands over here are too beautiful and nature loving. They are so real, so relaxing, so fascinating. They will surely steal your hearts. Preferably, the Havelock Island is a must go place in your Andaman itinerary. 

Places to visit in Havelock Island:

- Radhanagar Beach #RadhaNagarBeach

- Neil Island #NeilIsland

- Long Island

- Vijaynagar Beach

- Elephant Beach

- Bharatpur Beach

- Barren Island

and more!

Havelock is among the top beaches of Asia, and it attracts loads and loads of tourists every year, year by year. #TopBeachDestinations Havelock is one of the must visit and a not to miss destination in your Andaman tour plan. Radhanagar beach over here is famous for its beautiful sunsets. There are lot many things that you can do and see in the Havelock Islands. There are several heart stealing destinations and viewpoints at Havelock. The sightseeing and tourist attractions in Havelock islands are unending. 

Radhanagar Beach is one of the best beaches that I have ever seen in India. It is a real beauty of India. Its simply amazing, no words for this beach. The stunning white sand beaches of the Radhanagar beach makes Andaman really a beautiful Andaman Island. Explore Andaman Nicobar Islands through my short video linked above. I am sure you will enjoy that. Experience the Andaman Islands! Experience the most beautiful destination of Andaman, which is the Havelock Island, along with the most beautiful Radhanagar beach. #HavelockIslandTour #TripToAndaman #CruiseFerry Radhanagar beach, Havelock Island in total is amazing and a must visit place for your Andaman tour bucket list. Try exploring the beautiful Andaman Islands once in your life. These islands are simply amazing. Personally I loved #PortBlair and Havelock. 

With love,

Simmi Shekhar

Jesus has Risen | Happy Easter Wishes | Joy to the World Lord is Come

Happy Easter! Wishing you joy, love, happiness and peace. #HappyEaster 2019. He is nailed, He was finished, but on the third day He has Risen. The nails could not hold him. He is Holy. He is Jesus. #Jesus Lives! May you feel the hope of new beginnings and may your life be filled with joy, peace and happiness this #Easter. With love and best wishes #IndianYoutuberSimmz

Jesus has Risen! The nails could not finish Him. He is Divine, He is Holy. He is Jesus! Jesus is Here! Happy Easter to all. May you feel the hope of new beginnings. Yeshu Zinda hai. The cross could not finish him. He is here again. He is everywhere. He is the Lord. Jesus Lives!

Happy Easter 2019 with a pure heart and divine feelings. Joy to the World, the Lord is Come! Lets celebrate this Easter with love and affection. Share the above video with your friends and family and wish them a hope for new beginnings. Say "Happy Easter" to all.

With love and best wishes,

Simmi Shekhar

Places to Visit in PORT BLAIR, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

PORT BLAIR TOUR

Port Blair is located in South Andaman, in the capital city of the beautiful Union Territory Andaman & Nicobar Islands. #BestTouristPlaces #BestPlacestoVisitInPortBlair #SearchAndaman Here's few gorgeous places to visit in Port Blair, a list of few amazingly beautiful and best places to visit in Port Blair, the capital city of the beautiful Union Territory Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Let's explore the beautiful Andaman, aqua blue green sea, palm trees, tricolor Indian flag, parks, marine drive, Corbyn's cove beach, clock tower and other places of Port Blair. Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 5 Gorgeous Places to Visit in Port Blair

List of Few Gorgeous Places to Visit in Port Blair in 2019:

- Cellular Jail

- Chatham Saw Mill

- Samudrika Museum

- Gandhi Park

- Marina Park

- Ross Island

- Corbyn's Cove Beach

- Joggers Park

- Tricolor National Flag hoisted in 1943

- The beautiful Marine Drive

- Chidiya Tapu

Port Blair is famous for its iconic cellular jail and its beautiful sunrise and sunset points at the sea ports. You could find beautiful white star corals and several other unique sea shells here in Andaman beaches, however it may be noted that we are strictly not allowed to carry them with us outside Andaman. Airport authorities wont allow this in any circumstances. 

Corbyn's Cove Beach of Port Blair is one of the prominent sight seeing attraction point here in Andaman, with pleasant blue sea waters, water sport activities, and lush green palm trees all along the coast. It is one of the best places for visitors to come and relax their evenings and enjoy the water sports, cool breezes, and the lovely sunset.

Marine Drive in Port Blair is one the best drives worth exploring in Port Blair. There you would find a beautiful map of India facing opposite to the blue sea, a tricolor national flag waving high, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial and the Marine park.

In 1943, which is even much before India's independence, freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose visited Andaman and he hoisted this beautiful Tricolor flag on this Indian soil for the very first time in memory to declare Andaman & Nicobar Islands free from the rule of Britishers. And till today, this flag over here and this place stands as a great memorial. It has been named as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial and is today one of the key tourist attractions in the city of Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. #PortBlair #BestPlacesToVisit  #AndamanTour #AndamanIslands #TravelVlog 

With love,

Simmi Shekhar

Kolkata to Port Blair Flight View Fly With Me to Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Andaman & Nicobar Islands are one of the seven beautiful Union Territories of India. As per the records, there are a total of around 572 islands in Andaman, which is really a grand number. So many islands in one beautiful territory, it definitely looks super amazing. Andaman & Nicobar Islands are the most beautiful islands of India must say. Andaman Islands are well renowned for their amazingly beautiful palm lines and the shiny white sand beaches. The water looks crystal clear and aqua blue green in color. 

Here's an amazing aerial view of the beautiful Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Let's fly inside dense clouds and above those beautiful aqua blue green sea and islands. We took a morning Spice Jet flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, West Bengal to Veer Savarakar Airport in Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands in March 2019. Kolkata to Port Blair Flight View ✈️ | Trip to Andaman 🏖️ | The Most Beautiful View | Fly With Me | How it Looks from Inside #AndamanTour #KolkataToAndaman #FlightAerialView #PortBlair

This is certainly a must watch video if you have not seen Andaman in your life. These islands are simply amazing. I realized that the best time for travel to Andaman is from September to March. Summer and rainy seasons need to be avoided. You get a really beautiful view from inside the flight itself. The travel from Kolkata to Port Blair via flight is an awesome experience, worth treasuring. 

We recently got an opportunity to visit this beautiful place that is really worth exploring at least once in your life. We took a direct flight from Kolkata to Port Blair. The only commercial airport for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is the Veer Savarkar International Airport located in Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. We chose Spice Jet for our travel, though there are several other direct and connecting flights too from Kolkata or even from few other places like Chennai and more.

#AndamanIslands #AndamanAndNicobarIsland #HowToReachPortBlair #TripToAndaman

#Andaman #Kolkata #SpiceJet #TravelVlog #India #SubhasChandraBoseInternationalAirport #VeerSavarkarAirport #IndianYoutuberSimmz

Love,

Simmi Shekhar

SELL AT COST HAUL starting ₹4/- | MY CHEAPEST HAUL EVER Unboxing & Review

Sell At Cost Shopping Haul Unboxing and Review

A lot of you guys here must already be knowing about this Sell At Cost app, but in case you are not aware about it then this blog and the attached video is for all of you. Here you will get to know about this newly launched site, their lovely product offerings, such an affordable price options and more. 

Here is my latest haul video of #SellAtCost This is my cheapest haul ever starting Rs. 4 only. Unlike Club Factory, Sell At Cost app is a new shopping destination with really cute and affordable range of products. Be it jewelleries, kitchen essentials, home decor, clothing or more. So go check out the video and am sure you will get an idea about their offerings, product ranges, quality and pricing. They are just amazing.

Sell At Cost Haul VIDEO

Now people who don't know about this app, let me just tell you that the name of this app is 'Sell At Cost' and it is somewhat similar to Club Factory or i Wish applications and shopping portals. The one difference is that other apps add on the shipping costs, taxes and other charges or hidden costs in their displayed price from the beginning while here it gets added up after you checkout, and hence the displayed price on the product will seem extremely low which is actually the cost price but not the selling price you may say. And this is the key specialty of this Sell At Cost application. Everything here you will find at the cost price.

Sell At Cost categories:

#Jewellery

#HomeDecor

#Clothing

#Beauty

#Electronics

#Handbags

and more..

The Sell At Cost app has been recently launched on 26th February 2019. I recently downloaded the app from play store and added several random products in my cart. The product ranges are very interesting and it wont let you go off without filling your cart. So I ordered few cute little things from the app which got delivered recently. I shared all the products that I shopped for in my recent video. 

I bought the following items from this site:

- Fridge Food Container Hanging Mesh Storage Bag @ Rs. 26/-

- Refrigerator Portable Storage Container @ Rs. 37/-

- Cake Silicon Scraper @ Rs. 15/-

- Silicon BBQ Oil Brush @ Rs. 10/-

- Eye Shadow Brush @ Rs. 10/-

- Ginger Garlic Slicer @ Rs. 11/-

- Adjustable Jewelleries Storage Box @ Rs. 7/-

- Flower Shaped Stainless Steel Egg Fry Molds @ Rs. 9/-

- 3 Pieces Set Strong Glue Hooks @ Rs. 10/-

- 7 Pieces Flower Design Colorful Tea Costers @ Rs. 4/-

I bought a total of 16 products at Rs 156/- only, but then it added up its shipping cost which was Rs. 345/-, then a tax of Rs. 73/-, and therefore I got a total bill of Rs. 574/-. So before placing your order don't forget to check out the shipping charges. Otherwise the site and the product ranges, and its quality and everything are very good. I personally liked this Sell At Cost app and wish to order some more from its next sale. Buying few random cute stuffs of Rs. 200/- or Rs. 400/- makes a sense here. After all they are so so cute that they really steal your heart. And for the products that I received from this site, as listed above, I admire their quality too. So go give it a try and share your feedback in the comments section below or on my video page. I will more than appreciate that.

#SellAtCostHaul #CheapestHaul #SellAtCostReview #Indianyoutubersimmz

Love ya all,

Simmi Shekhar