During my visit to Mount abu, we rented a
car to tour around the city. The ride was through the narrow, winding hilly
path, passing through dry barren valley. We saw many monkeys on route. The ride
was quite scenic especially when we passed through a lake.
The lake looked serene and calm and we
decided to stop and spend some time jaywalking around the lake.
After a short walk, I sat down on a bench
while my friends went further down to go for a boat ride. It was lovely
afternoon, my friends came back half way, insisting that I join them for a cup
of Rabdi, a sweet dish, the city is known for. It was delicious, although a bit
watery.
#NakkiLake is the
ornament indulgence of#MtAbu..the
story as narrated by our taxi guide is that lake is believed to be dug by sage
with his nails(Nakki) to satisfy the eligibility criteria set by parents of his
beloved. Today it stand as testimony of their eternal love.
There was a large garden behind the lake
where I saw many people dress in a traditional rajasthani costume to pose for a
photograph.
Outside the entrance, in the opposite lane,
the road led towards market place selling the local handicraft items of the
city.
We had just limited time to spend at Nakki
lake but this market seemed like shopper’s paradise. It was so colorful and
vibrant.
I thought I would return on another day,
not realizing the distances. It was quite far from where we had put up at Abu
Road, at Brahmakumari Center and going back up the hill was not possible.
But spending two to three hours at this
beautiful venue during the evening hours, watching the sunset by this Nakki
Lake and going for a peddle boat ride would have been a better option.
