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The Kachori Shop at Barra, Rajasthan

Tranquil and Beautiful Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan

Posted on August 21, 2013May 11, 2021

This monsoon I saw a different side of Rajasthan. I visited Lakshman Sagar and Suryagarh, both for a second time. My original invitation was for Pushkar Resorts but when I was given the choice to revisit Lakshman Sagar (near Pali in Rajasthan) I readily agreed. My first stay there was fabulous and I was happy to go again even though I was spending just one night there

If you are staying at Pushkar Resorts, Lakshman Sagar is about two and a half hours away. Both the properties belong to the Sewara Group and instead of doing just one you could consider doing both. On the way to Lakshman Sagar is a famous Kachori shop at Barra. Your driver is bound to know it. Ask him to stop and do try out the Kachoris. They are really good and I am told that the shop is open 24 hours.

Colorful Rajasthani Turbans

Colorful Rajasthani Turbans

On the way to Lakshman Sagar there is a small railway station called Haripur. The railway crossing was closed this time. So, while we waited for the train, I had to click the men in these colorful turbans. The colors people wear in Rajasthan, they are so vibrant and in such a stark contrast to the landscape. And they look just right out there. Ambica and I also got down to click sheep grazing nearby.

Lakshman Sagar in Monsoon

Lakshman Sagar in Monsoon

After my two recent trips to Rajasthan in the monsoon I am convinced that there is a special magic to monsoon in Rajasthan. Lakshman Sagar was all decked in green.

Lakshman Sagar in October

Lakshman Sagar in October

To give you a comparison this is how it looked in October last year. It was still very beautiful but even Rajasthan changes color in the monsoons.

Rooms at Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan

Rooms at Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan

My room was still as beautiful as I remembered it from my last visit. But as I was staying only for one night I did not spend much of the waking time within the room. There are 12 cottages within the 32 acres of property. That is lot of space to soothe my frayed city senses.

Antelopes at Lakshman Sagar

Antelopes at Lakshman Sagar

We actually spotted a herd of five antelopes at the far end of Lakshman Sagar, even though I managed to get only two within the frame. They were happily munching on the abundant greenery all around them. This was really a special site.

The Swimming Pool at Lakshman Sagar

 The Swimming Pool at Lakshman Sagar

This is the main swimming pool at Lakshman Sagar. Other than this the cottages have their own splash pools. But can you imagine that in my two visits I never managed to get inside the main pool. Maybe I will go back again one day and then I will make sure that I swim to my heart’s content.

Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan

Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan

The building on the right is the main dining area. It is an original structure from the hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Raipur which has been converted into the hotel. There are charpoys on top of it. Last year I never went to the roof of the blue restaurant. I was content with spending time within the pink one. After sunset Ambica and I went up to the roof of the blue restaurant this time. We were quietly lying on the charpoys. There was a heavenly wind blowing and I was not moving a muscle. The she spotted a train moving slowly in the far distance. It was dark. All we could see was the lights moving slowly. And what a lovely sight it was! Both of us got down reluctantly in the end to have dinner. The food is simple but superb. They always have a local Rajasthani dish in the meal. I am really fond of their rabodi ki sabzi.

Peacocks and Pigeons

Peacocks and Pigeons

The staff was largely the same and it was good to see them again. They really feed you well and take good care of you. They told us that the security guard goes around the village collecting feed for the birds. So Ambica and I were out at the dawn to see the birds pecking at the food dropped for them by the security guard. He is a local gentleman and was happy to have us around. So many peacocks and pigeons come to the feeding spot near the nag devta’s temple. If you can drag yourself out of the bed at 6.30 am or so, this is a sight not to be missed.

Pancakes for Breakfast, Lakshman Sagar

Pancakes for Breakfast, Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan

After watching the birds go about their breakfast, it was time to head for breakfast myself. I gobbled all the pancakes with lot of honey and butter. They remembered that I am a tea person and it was available for me in abundance. However, soon after breakfast it was time to leave. Lakshman Sagar is a special place, it is just what we (specially small town people like me) miss in our city lives.

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28 thoughts on “Tranquil and Beautiful Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan”

  1. Aparna Bose says:
    August 21, 2013 at 10:48 am

    beautiful pictures, bright and colourful with interesting and informative description.. thank you for the post

    Reply
    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you for stopping by Aparna.

      Reply
  2. Rajesh Bhardwaj says:
    August 21, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Last few months i am reading your stories.I am quit agree that Rajasthan have a special magic in Monsoon. I am very impress with lakshman Sagar. I have some experiences of artistically created nature resort near Jaipur but it can be a real life experience in nature. Thanks

    Reply
    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you Rajesh for your kind words. I like Jaipur as a city but I have done the normal stuff there till now.

      Reply
  3. Harsha says:
    August 21, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Wow what an amazing resort this is..I am sure you had a very good time,the room,the surroundings,everything looks so great..

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    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      Harsha it is a great place to relax.

      Reply
  4. Meghana says:
    August 21, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Awesome, the pool is super cool…

    Reply
    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      Meghana I have to find my way inside it too 😀

      Reply
  5. awesome pics (@awesomepics007) says:
    August 21, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    awesum pics !!
    bful capture

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    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      Thank you.

      Reply
  6. The Young Bigmouth says:
    August 22, 2013 at 1:30 am

    What A Place! Is the swimming pol for real, awesome. I am going to check the rates right now.

    Reply
    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      The Young Bigmouth I can afford a lot of these only through invitation 😀

      Reply
  7. ramakrishnan says:
    August 22, 2013 at 8:06 am

    A charming post – lush greenery, colourful turbans, busy bazaar, earthy interiors, curious antelopes

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    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you Rama. I was everything else on my first visit to Lakshman Sagar but the antelopes.

      Reply
  8. Aditi says:
    August 22, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Such a beautiful post! M surely visiting this soon….thanks a ton!!

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    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      Aditi I am sure you will like it.

      Reply
  9. Satyender S Dhull says:
    August 22, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Very compelling piece. Have bypassed this destination twice. Did not know much about the area then. Going to visit this soon.

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    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      Satyender do give it a try. 😀

      Reply
  10. Shrinidhi Hande says:
    August 22, 2013 at 11:09 am

    The pool in the rock is nice thought

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    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      Shrinidhi it is a nice place to relax as well.

      Reply
  11. sushmitha says:
    August 22, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    It seems to be a lovely place. Well described and nice captures mam 🙂

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    1. Mridula says:
      August 22, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      Thank you Sushmitha.

      Reply
  12. comboupdates.com says:
    August 23, 2013 at 9:23 am

    You have got the best captures I have seen from Rajasthan, the headgear and all.

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    1. Mridula says:
      August 23, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  13. Niranjan says:
    August 25, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    This seems like a lovely place. Nice shots!

    http://www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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    1. Mridula says:
      September 21, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      Niranjan I have been there twice and I loved it both the time.

      Reply
  14. Avik says:
    September 1, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    You have showed the photos of pancakes but not of kachuris….

    I love kachuris…

    Reply
    1. Mridula says:
      September 21, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      I too love kachuris! Next time …

      Reply

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