# Foodandtraveltales Honest Food and Travel Guides - Site: https://foodandtraveltales.com/ ## Tungnath Trek from Chopta: Our Early Start, Parking and Darshan - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/tungnath-trek-chopta-early-morning/ - Published: 2026-10-16T13:29:59+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar Our early-morning Tungnath trek from Chopta: parking, the stone trail, temple darshan, crowds, food stops and what we did not cover on the Chandrashila route. ## Moon Rock Cafe & Stay, Chopta: Our Room Before the Tungnath Trek - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/chopta-stay-moon-rock-cafe-review/ - Published: 2026-10-15T20:36:58+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar Our Moon Rock Cafe & Stay visit near Chopta before the Tungnath trek: a three-person room, valley balcony, cafe, parking and what heavy rain exposed. ## Madhyamaheshwar Stay: Our ₹2,200 Room Near the Temple - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/madhyamaheshwar-temple-stay-room-food/ - Published: 2026-10-14T20:50:09+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar We paid ₹2,200 for a three-person room near Madhyamaheshwar Temple and ₹200 each for dinner. Here is what the room, bathroom, food and other stay options were actually like. ## Madmaheshwar Trek: Our Ransi to Madhyamaheshwar Temple Walk - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/madmaheshwar-trek-ransi/ - Published: 2026-10-13T18:35:36+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar Our first-hand Madmaheshwar trek from the Ransi roadhead: the downhill trail to Gaundhar, the climb after Bantoli, food and stay stops, and a night by Madhyamaheshwar Temple. ## Ransi Village Stay Before Our Madhyamaheshwar Trek - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/ransi-village-stay-madhyamaheshwar-trek/ - Published: 2026-10-13T10:03:43+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar Our stay at the Madhyamaheshwar trek roadhead beyond Ransi: a simple room at Hotel Mountain View, food, roadside parking and the choice of where to begin walking. ## Kartik Swami Temple Trek: Our Rainy Walk from Kanakchauri - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/kartik-swami-temple-trek-kanakchauri/ - Published: 2026-10-12T21:25:32+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar Our first-hand Kartik Swami Temple trek from Kanakchauri: rain, a forest path, final steps, clouded mountain views, darshan and breakfast after the walk. ## Kartik Swami Temple: Our ₹1,800 Kanakchauri Stay Before the Trek - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/kartik-swami-temple-kanakchauri-stay/ - Published: 2026-10-12T10:27:55+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar We reached Kanakchauri after the drive from Gurgaon and stayed near the Kartik Swami trek entrance. Here is what our ₹1,800 room, village food, parking and the starting point were actually like. ## Mohan Ji Puri Wale Haridwar: Aloo Puri and the Road to Kanakchauri - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/mohan-ji-puri-wale-haridwar/ - Published: 2026-10-11T20:43:57+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar Our crowded Har Ki Pauri food stop at Mohan Ji Puri Wale, the filmed aloo puri price, lassi, and the onward drive through Devprayag to Kanakchauri. ## Elan Epic Mall Gurgaon and Daksina Bhawan: My Visit and Food Review - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/elan-epic-mall-gurgaon-review/ - Published: 2026-10-10T16:46:52+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar My first visit to Elan Epic Mall in Gurgaon, with a South Indian meal at Daksina Bhawan. The dosa impressed me more than the starters. ## Gurgaon Breakfast Near Leisure Valley Park: Bun Makkhan and Poha - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/gurgaon-breakfast-leisure-valley/ - Published: 2026-10-09T16:26:38+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar My Sector 29 breakfast at Krishna's Bun Makkhan Mattha and Prince Indorii Poha: what I ordered, what I paid, and when the carts closed. ## Egg Burger Recipe with Avocado and Chilli Oil - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/egg-burger-avocado-chilli-oil-recipe/ - Published: 2026-10-08T18:38:19+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar A chilli-oil egg burger with lemony avocado spread, a lightly toasted bun, and practical notes from my own quick recipe video. ## Sweet Potato Recipe: 5-Minute Sweet and Sour Snack - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/sweet-potato-recipe-crispy-winter-snack/ - Published: 2026-10-07T19:20:21+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar The crunch in this sweet potato recipe depends on something that happens before the pan even gets hot. I boil the sweet potato only until it is cooked but still firm, then let the surface dry before slicing it. If it becomes completely soft, the pieces start breaking as soon as I try to turn... ## Vada Pav Gurgaon Review: ₹50 Sector 56 Cart - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/vada-pav-gurgaon-sector-56-review/ - Published: 2026-10-07T18:40:21+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar My honest review of a ₹50 butter vada pav in Gurgaon’s Sector 56 Market, including taste, hygiene, price, parking and how to find the cart. ## Magnolia Bakery Gurgaon Review: Is the Hype Worth It? - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/magnolia-bakery-gurgaon-review/ - Published: 2026-10-06T20:31:57+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar My honest Magnolia Bakery Gurgaon review after trying the viral tres leches and banana pudding, with queue, seating, parking and metro tips. ## Mongabay Gurgaon Review: 7 Honest Notes Before You Go - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/mongabay-gurgaon-review/ - Published: 2026-10-06T09:55:25+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar I visited Mongabay at Paras Square for dinner. This honest review covers its forest interior, aquariums, good food, polite service and limited menu. ## Covah The Cavern Gurgaon Review: ₹1,600 Bill vs Viral Reels - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/covah-the-cavern-gurgaon-review/ - Published: 2026-10-05T19:02:44+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar I visited Covah The Cavern at lunch, spent around ₹1,600 on three vegetarian items and compared its viral cave theme with the crowded reality, service, parking and Begeterre next door. ## Begeterre Gurgaon Review: Museum Ambience, Pizza and Parking - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/begeterre-gurgaon-review/ - Published: 2026-10-05T10:31:30+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar I had already tried to visit Begeterre once. It was around Valentine’s Day, cars were lined up far beyond the entrance, and I turned back before reaching the restaurant. That failed visit explains the first thing I’d tell anyone planning to go: on a date-heavy occasion or New Year’s Eve, don’t assume a reservation will... ## The Biker’s Barn Gurgaon Review: ₹380 Paratha, Route and Ambience - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/the-bikers-barn-gurgaon-review/ - Published: 2026-10-04T18:14:01+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar The road looked wrong. I had Gurgaon’s new towers on one side, a village lane in front of me, and no cafe anywhere. For the last 300 to 400 metres I kept thinking, “Is this really the route?” It was. One right turn later, the large brick-and-glass front appeared on the left. I went to... ## Lexi’s Gourmet Sandwiches Gurgaon Review: Worth the Hype? - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/lexis-gourmet-sandwiches-gurgaon-review/ - Published: 2026-09-28T21:02:21+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar I reached Lexi’s Gourmet Sandwiches near Galleria expecting to pick up a hot sandwich, eat it straight away and get on with my day. Instead, the blue takeaway window was shut. The staff told me everything was sold out and service would resume after about two hours, even though Google Maps still showed the place... ## Roots Cafe Gurgaon Review: ₹284 Chaat, Parking and Best Time - Link: https://foodandtraveltales.com/roots-cafe-gurgaon-review/ - Published: 2026-09-28T15:18:38+05:30 - Author: Naveen Kumar I reached Roots Cafe a little before 4 pm on a winter weekday, and the first thing I noticed wasn’t a menu board. It was the walk into the park. Plants lined the path, the city noise felt a step farther away, and the café appeared between the trees rather than behind a row of...