The backseat of the car felt like a vista into another world for me. It felt great not to be driving for a change. I finally got to observe people, shops and the traffic. The world is different on Mondays for me.
We usually go out to eat on the first day of the week. A time when we actually sit together, gorge and finish, and then hog even more. We are a public embarrassment. But that actually brings us closer as a family.
In circles around Urs road, we finally made a dash for the one parking spot that opened up. The entrance was modest. The reception guy gave us a brief introduction and showed us the menu, its exorbitant price and wondered if we would turn back, like the rest.
HIGH PARK is a concept hotel by the Parklane Group of Hotels in Mysore. It prides itself for being affordable (350/- per head, while the opposite pushcart is 35/-) and having a revolving floor. Yes, that's right, a revolving floor!
We were shown the indoor restaurant by name Kheddha. If it rains, you'll be transferred from the open-air into this Elephant-capturing-operation themed one. Its has a nice ambiance. The lift operator patiently waited for us, and then we were shoved into the open air section.
Boy! what a sight it was!
Never had i seen a restaurant with a revolving floor. Plus, a view of Urs Road from the top is priceless.
The buffet was neatly arranged. An open bar on the sides made me drool, but it costs extra. Vadas and dosas, with rumali rotis are made-to-order and served hot. The menu changes daily.
Giving us company were fourteen ladies for a Kitty Party. It reminded me of the show that used to air on Zee channel by the same name. They were laughing and giggling, and bitched about each other while gobbling down mutton and biryani.
Yes the mutton was bang on the money. By the time we could refill our plates, our tables had already moved, and we either ate at the service counter, or landed up on a wrong table. It was really amazing. A slight drizzle added to the charm of the night. On first bite we were facing More. supermarket, and we nibbled on the baigan by looking down K R circle.
After seeing one of the ladies hitting the floor with a thud, we made our way up to an observing platform. A powerful binoculars was placed on top and i stared down at the shoppers. The place is perfect for viewing the Dasara procession. Looking down on the houses by the sides, it was hard not to spill the gravy on the laundry left to dry. Or to steal the binoculars for that matter. But this strange balloon figure who was watching over me was really creepy, so i decided against carrying out my acts.
While most of ladies made a dash for the nearest fire escape, leaving only two to pay the bills and bargain with the manager, i licked my fingers on the hot date jilebis, along with unlimited ice creams.
High Park is worth the money for the experience, the view and the ambiance. Question is, will the Masala dosa and free sambhar expecting Mysorean be willing to splurge on it?
We usually go out to eat on the first day of the week. A time when we actually sit together, gorge and finish, and then hog even more. We are a public embarrassment. But that actually brings us closer as a family.
In circles around Urs road, we finally made a dash for the one parking spot that opened up. The entrance was modest. The reception guy gave us a brief introduction and showed us the menu, its exorbitant price and wondered if we would turn back, like the rest.
HIGH PARK is a concept hotel by the Parklane Group of Hotels in Mysore. It prides itself for being affordable (350/- per head, while the opposite pushcart is 35/-) and having a revolving floor. Yes, that's right, a revolving floor!
We were shown the indoor restaurant by name Kheddha. If it rains, you'll be transferred from the open-air into this Elephant-capturing-operation themed one. Its has a nice ambiance. The lift operator patiently waited for us, and then we were shoved into the open air section.
Boy! what a sight it was!
Never had i seen a restaurant with a revolving floor. Plus, a view of Urs Road from the top is priceless.
The buffet was neatly arranged. An open bar on the sides made me drool, but it costs extra. Vadas and dosas, with rumali rotis are made-to-order and served hot. The menu changes daily.
Giving us company were fourteen ladies for a Kitty Party. It reminded me of the show that used to air on Zee channel by the same name. They were laughing and giggling, and bitched about each other while gobbling down mutton and biryani.
Yes the mutton was bang on the money. By the time we could refill our plates, our tables had already moved, and we either ate at the service counter, or landed up on a wrong table. It was really amazing. A slight drizzle added to the charm of the night. On first bite we were facing More. supermarket, and we nibbled on the baigan by looking down K R circle.
After seeing one of the ladies hitting the floor with a thud, we made our way up to an observing platform. A powerful binoculars was placed on top and i stared down at the shoppers. The place is perfect for viewing the Dasara procession. Looking down on the houses by the sides, it was hard not to spill the gravy on the laundry left to dry. Or to steal the binoculars for that matter. But this strange balloon figure who was watching over me was really creepy, so i decided against carrying out my acts.
While most of ladies made a dash for the nearest fire escape, leaving only two to pay the bills and bargain with the manager, i licked my fingers on the hot date jilebis, along with unlimited ice creams.
High Park is worth the money for the experience, the view and the ambiance. Question is, will the Masala dosa and free sambhar expecting Mysorean be willing to splurge on it?
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| URS ROAD BELOW |
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| THE ENTIRE FLOOR REVOLVES, AND NOT JUST THE GREEN RING |
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| THE OPEN BAR |
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| OBSERVATION DECK |
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| VIEW FROM BELOW |
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