The one thing that strikes you the most about this part of the country is the “extremes”…One needs the AC in the car in the afternoon and a heater in the room at the night…
The extremities is not just restricted to the weather…There is a hidden oasis in every part of the desert. We drove down to Gajner for a short day trip…The 30 km drive through the arid plain ended in this beautiful palace by the lake that overlooks a wildlife sanctuary. Gajner is home to a wide variety of migratory birds and makes the entire setting fitting for a postcard or two…
We decided to experiment with the extremes in the eating options as well. Having tried out the roadside treats earlier we decided to go for the tonier options today. The traditional Rajasthani lunch at the Gajner Lakeside Palace was heavenly. For dinner we decided to visit the Laxmi Vilas Palace. The bar was full of hunting trophies…from alligators to cheetahs. Forgive me PETA but I did enjoy a few pegs of scotch sitting there!
Finally it was a case of a complete circle…The day had to end at “Choto Motu Joshi”…A few extra Gulab Jamuns and some piping hot Gajar Ka Halwa will never harm anyone (except adding to the inches around the waist)!
Journey so far – 576
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