Beat any occasion, chocolates are everyones best companion.World Chocolate Day honours one of the most scrumptious and adored foods on the planet. Every year on July 7, it offers chocoholics a great chance to travel to some of the worlds best chocolate places and indulge guilt-free in chocolate experiences.Lets take a look at some of Indias most well-known locationsOne of the best destinations in India to find mouthwatering handcrafted chocolates is Ooty, a charming hill station in Tamil Nadu. The fact that its a hill station is an added plus! Numerous bakeries are providing different types of chocolates, including dark, milk, and white chocolates that are loaded with raisins, cashews, almonds, and other ingredients. Dont forget to visit the chocolate museum in Ooty to learn the behind-the-scenes of chocolate-making.If you want to experience the plantation of the cocoa farms and want to get engaged in chocolate making and bring home some of the silky, melt-in-your-mouth handmade chocolates, you cannot miss visiting Coorg.Munnar is renowned for its locally produced chocolates. Resorts in Munnar promote chocolate tourism by setting up excursions to chocolate factories and cocoa farms. It is one of the top producers of flavourful, premium cocoa seeds. Due to the accessibility of cocoa beans, Munnar is now the leading producer of homemade chocolate.French-influenced fusion foods from Puducherry are well known for providing a distinctive eating experience. While you inhale the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods, explore Pondicherrys delicious and mouthwatering quality chocolates, pastries, and truffles in the neighbourhood cafes.When did chocolate became the beloved treatWorld Chocolate Day was established in 2009 to commemorate the anniversary of chocolates introduction to Europe in 1550. Before this, chocolate was primarily available in specific countries across South and Central America, such as Mexico.However, the explorers desired to bring this special treat to the European continent. Due to its bitter taste, the explorers took it back to Europe and added sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to make it sweeter. And, in the 1800s, solid chocolates became popular among people. This led to the spread of chocolates popularity throughout Europe, and it eventually became the beloved treat we know today and is still transforming in a big way.
