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Jammu, May 19:
Get ready to savour some of the most authentic flavours from Jammu & Kashmir -Wazwan, Kashmiri Pandit, and Dogra cuisine
Paradise on a Platter – 20th-29th May 2022
Skyview by Empyrean in Sanget Patnitop, the newest lifestyle destination set across 22 acres offering a gamut of experiences including a scenic Gondola ride, soft adventure activities, food and beverages from across the world and India as well as high end luxury stays is attracting hundreds of tourists and locals to visit the destination.
This month, as part of its regular series of bringing unique experiences to visitors and guests, Skyview By Empyrean along with Sanjay Raina, Celebrity Masterchef and culinary ambassador of Kashmir, is hosting a 10-day food festival to showcase the cuisine of both Jammu and Kashmir from May 20 to 29, 2022. The festival, “Paradise on a Platter” will be open to all visitors from 11 am to 5 pm at the Banana Leaf Restaurant for a complete experience and at the Skyview Cafe for a tasting menu.
Syed Junaid Altaf, Managing Director, Empyrean Skyview Projects Pvt. Ltd., says: “It’s an honour to partner with the passionate and knowledgeable Chef Raina to showcase the rich cultural and gastronomic legacy of the cuisine from J&K Despite being a part of the Indian subcontinent, like all regional cuisine of the land, – food from this region is unique, as it represents three cultures set in paradise. The famous Wazwan, which literally translates to a feast and is almost ceremonial to everyday staples, the cuisine is rich and flavourful.”
Says Celebrity Masterchef Sanjay Raina, “The Jammu & Kashmir region is a melting pot of cultures, food and art where culture and food are deeply intertwined. Paradise on a Platter at Skyview Patnitop will be a sensory experience of Wazwan, Kashmiri Pandit, and Dogra cuisine and will highlight the cultural moorings behind the cuisines of Jammu and Kashmir.”
There will be live counters including the chef’s speciality platter along with live entertainment including sufi music, traditional artisans showcasing the traditional Kashmiri wares.
The menu offers a vast range of mouthwatering non veg specialties from the Kashmir valley like Murg Yakhni, Tabakmaaz, Rista, Roganjosh, Gushtaba, Yakhni Pulao, and vegetarian fare including the freshest Haaq Saag, Nadru Palak, Dum Aloo and Tamatar Paneer along with Kashmiri Naan. Cuisine of Jammu will be represented by the equally unique delicious Dogri fare which include the all time north Indian favourite Rajmah, Khatta Meat and Dal Dogri. To wrap up the meal there is the Kashmiri dessert “Kesar Phirni” or a hot cup of the flavourful Kashmiri tea called Kahwa.
Come and enjoy this mouthwatering culinary experience and the activities at Skyview by Empyrean Patnitop and make memories for a lifetime.
About Skyview by Empyrean
Skyview by Empyrean [formerly Skyview Patnitop by Empyrean] is an initiative by Empyrean Skyview Projects Pvt. Ltd. [ESPPL] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Industries Private Limited) and the first of its kind in the Himalayas. This flagship project by ESPPL is the largest Indo-French collaboration in mountain infrastructure development, and also the biggest tourism project in UT J&K as well as a hallmark project under PPP model with Patnitop Development Authority.
Skyview by Empyrean at Patnitop in Jammu, UT J&K, is the first of its kind holistic lifestyle and leisure destination in the Himalayas, with the highest ropeway, soft adventure activities, dining experiences and luxury stays, catering to ALL age group who enjoy different leisure and adventure activities. Spread over 22 acres, it is situated just a 90 minute drive from the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra and 2 hours from Jammu. It commenced operations in 2019 with the successful launch of the Skyview Gondola, India’s highest [in terms of ground clearance] international class, CEN (European) certified, making it among the safest ropeways in the world. It brought the quaint hill-resort of Patnitop back into the reckoning and was the first step towards setting a benchmark for responsible tourism and green mobility as it eliminated a 45-60 minute road journey to Patnitop from Sanget Valley by way of a breathtaking and picturesque gondola ride of over 2.8kms to just 10-12 minutes. Skyview has recently been certified as India’s first Sustainable Tourism Destination and a Champion by The Responsible Tourism Society of India [RTSOI].
ESPPL’s aim is to develop such sustainable, environment friendly, leisure, lifestyle, and adventure destinations across India. Imbibing the best practices of responsible tourism, these destinations will offer a multitude of rejuvenating and thrilling experiences to those who are passionate about being outdoors and seek the finest blend of hospitality and adventure unlike anywhere else in India.
