Travelogue - Delhi-Udaipur

Carrying on from :

http://www.ifood.tv/blog/delhi_udaipur_ahmedabad_mumbai_day_1  http://www.ifood.tv/blog/delhi_udaipur_ahmedabad_mumbai_day_2_part_1

On Day 2, in the evening, we visit the Monsoon palace. The rulers (Maharanas) had palaces for different seasons...there's a Summer, a Winter and a Monsoon Palace at Udaipur.

Its an uphill drive...very scenic.

The view of the Monsoon Palace as we arrive there.

The front facade.                                      The sun-lit back side.

View of Udaipur city from the Monsoon Palace.

The dry vegetation on the hill.

Parakeets are abundant on the hills around Udaipur.

After sunset, we drive around town and then head straight for "Aapni Dhaani" on NH (National Highway) 8 to catch a glimpse of Rajasthani folk music and savour a full fledged Rajasthani Thali.

Chetak Circle - named after Maharana Pratap's favourite and India's most famous horse. A busy cross-section in Udaipur.

At Aapni Dhani, we relish a Rajasthani meal in the traditional way...we sit on the floor and eat with our hands.

Daal Baati Choorma                                    Rasgulla

For more pictures, please click http://www.ifood.tv/blog/rajasthani_thali

After the very heavy meal, we retire for the day. We have an early morning...have to drive to Ahmedabad.