The drive from Alsisar to Bikaner was typical of this region…Great roads, negligible traffic and the ‘barren beauty’ of the deserts. Unlike the highways in Punjab which are dotted by dhabas that double up as a shelter house for the truck drivers, the highways in Rajasthan are similar to the topography of the region…they are completely barren. Infact the very thought of the car stalling and finding no one for help surpasses my worst nightmare.
The haveli we are staying in is a quaint little place that overlooks the Junagarh fort. The owner is a well travelled sassy gentleman who has done up the property with subtle class. Indeed a refreshing option in the otherwise busy and dusty down.
The evening was particularly memorable due to roadside “madras masala dosa cart” that served the most amazing dosas I have had north of Andhra…The stuffing was very different from the regular “potato fare” and was infact similar to the bhaji they serve with Pav Bhaji in Bombay. The next stop was the famous “Chotu Motu Joshi” sweet shop. Will sacrifice umpteen meals in any fancy restaurant for an extra helping of the special “sponge rasgullas” at this semi roadside place...Journey so far – 492 KM
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