As I was getting down to the stream near the Himalayan Adventure Institute I was happy to walk. There is something about the uneven mountain road, it immediately sets me at peace. I was completely engrossed in figuring out where to put my next feet for ten minutes or so! As I approached the end of the path, there it was, the grand setup of the breakfast by the stream by JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa.
Now I am no stranger to eating by the streams on my treks. But that means munching on a chocolate or eating packed lunch or breakfast! But here we were, standing in front of a breakfast spread beyond sumptuous. And what you see in the first picture is just a part of the entire setup.
My next thought was that water would be cold! Having some acquaintance with mountain streams, I was not sure if I would be happy to put my feet in water for an extended period of time! The good people at JW Marriott Mussoorie had thought about it. At the foot of the table was a mesh that acted as a comfortable footrest.
Neeraj was serving at our table. There were four tables in the stream. I asked Neeraj if he was a local to which he replied in affirmative. He was ever cheerful standing in the stream! Only a local can do it.
The setting was so captivating that food took a secondary seat for a while. But then, I settled down to eat. I enjoyed the wonderfully done yogurt, carrot juice and walnut cakes. This trip was known as the #walnuttrail. I washed it off with many cups of masala tea.
However, the icing on the cake were the hot parathas served right in the middle of the stream! I stuffed on gobhi parathas and the local delicacy daal paratha. After coming back from the trip I have not gone anywhere near a weighing machine, I am sure I have gained weight! I stayed away from the weighing machine in the bathroom of the hotel as well!
Many things about this trip that will get written, but the breakfast by the stream was extra special. JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa can arrange it for the guests. It is priced at 4500 Indian Rupees per person.
Executive Chef Sunil and his team has come up with many such innovative dining ideas at the resort but for me the star was this setup of the breakfast by the stream.
PS. I was invited by the resort on the walnut trail.
Indeed a very unique experience….
The table chair bit and the loaded table … 😀
wow…what a beautiful and unique experience… I am MIGHTY jealous…. :-p
and this post also explains your absence for the past few days…. 🙂
Archana the kid caught viral fever as soon as I landed and that prolonged the absence from blogging. She is much better now.
happy to hear that she is much better now 🙂 god bless…
Thank you Archana.
Looks like a great environment.. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Sreedhar ji.
Wow! This looks and sounds great 🙂
Thank you Purba.
Wow!- Breakfast by the stream!
It was an amazing experience.
And that’s what is called great breakfast 🙂
Yes Arun, it was a fabulous breakfast!
What a wonderful place! The idea of breakfast by the stream is lovely 🙂 🙂
I agree Om 😀
Wow! That is a real cool experience! 🙂
Literally as well, as the water was cold. 😀
Extra special indeed. You might have enjoyed a lot.
I did Anupam, I had a great time.
Wow! breakfast by the stream, that is really cool experience. 🙂
Thank you Kashpals, it was indeed a wonderful experience.
Wow… that has to be one of the best tables ever! Love the idea…
Yes Chaitali, the setting makes it extra special. 😀
Wow. this is cool!
Thank you so much.
Very interesting, to say the least. Had been to Mussoorie this April, but had not heard about this unique experience. 🙁
That’s quite a spread and My! that looks like a very luxurious breakfast-by-the-stream. I can sense that it was magical.
Creative idea
Aisi shandaar jagah par open air mein nashta lena ek sukhad ehsaas aur ek alag tarah ki energy de jaata hai ! shandaar vivaran Mridula ji