GARHWAL TERRACE LANE

A few meters ahead of the Tibetan market on the Mall Road lays the tiny market flanked with very few shops on either side of the road selling fashion garments, woollens, kashmiri garments, leather goods, paintings, pashmina, rugs and semi precious stones. The cosy little market is one preferred destination among the locals and the tourists alike for steamy coffee and Maggie, flavoured ice cream softies and authentic Tibetan and Chinese cuisines. The shop owners and the workers coexist harmoniously yet belonging to Kashmir, Garhwal, Kumoun, Jaunpur, Punjab, Gujrat, and Bihar. This beautiful stretch of the market is guarded on both ends by the Jakranda trees which bear gorgeous purple flowers during summer. The hill side of this area is a visual delight during monsoon with plenty of multicolour Daheliya flowers in bloom. The valley side on the other hand is an awe inspiring sight in itself with the glittering enormous Doon valley in the night and the phenomenal Winterline during winter.

The vast Garhwal Terrace, which is the Property of the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Hotel, is the vantage point for the valley sight where tourists get themselves photographed. The eastern end of the Garhwal Terrace lane leads to a cluster of a few more shops and a revolving restaurant. Further ahead are the judiciary and the Police Station which are located next to the aquariums where both fresh water and marine fishes are the attraction. The historical Hakman's Hotel opposite the aquariums has witnessed grand Ball and Cabaret evenings of the colonial times. The same point leads to the Gun Hill and the walk for Avalon top through the Christ Church.