It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve shifted base to Gurgaon and yet not a single post dedicated to this glorious city ! Shame !
Where to begin ? ….. let me think … aah, yes .. Gurgaon, lovingly (I guess) called “Gur-Gawa” (I hope I got it right) – the “Millennium City” of India, which is one of the top ranked cities in India to “work, play and live“.
The most amazing thing about Gurgaon is its “Extreme” nature ! Oh yes, everything here is extreme to the highest possible degree. Summers are burning Hot, Winters would chill your bones dry and Monsoon would simply drown you (thanks to the excellent drainage system, or rather, the lack of it). A short burst of rain can create numerous community swimming pools within the city where you can splash around!
Unlike any other city, adventure is the name of the game here. Traveling, crossing roads, even spending time inside your room, all are equally adventurous. For me, traveling has, by far, been the most adventurous thing. Actually I have to prepare myself mentally a day or two well in advance if I have to commute somewhere. You might think that I’m paranoid, but considering the fact that rolling down the “Great Wall of China” wouldn’t hurt so many bones in your body compared to a short ride on a rickshaw or an auto here, my concerns are tenable !!! Actually, the Haryana Govt. takes special care to maintain the roads in their “Pristine” (unaltered by human) condition. This is no small feat mind you, considering that on either side of these very same road, a bustling metropolis is spreading its roots.
On the topic of Haryana Govt., well they are, by far, the most “Visionary” in terms of taking action to counter the rapid change in climate that we might be experiencing. They are the original proponents of the “Earth Hour” concept – which the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature, also known as World Wildlife Fund) have been shamelessly brandishing as their own !
According to them, Earth Hour should be a daily practice and not be restricted to a solitary hour in the whole year. How much energy can you possibly save in just a single hour ? Thus, every citizen of the “Eden of Gurgaon” selflessly observes at least 3-4 Earth Hours every single day (depending on theirs inverter capacity) , thanks to the proactive participation of the State.
No article on Gurgaon can be complete without a mention of the swanky Malls that are the crowning glory of this city. From the oldest (not sure though) “Sahara Mall” to the humongous and fascinating “Ambience Mall”, all of them act like an oasis for the spendthrift shoppers. Research has proven that swiping their credit/debit cards and splurging on inconsequential objects are the only ways by which a Homo sapiens gurgaonites can revitalize and relax! So for the general welfare of its citizens, the authorities have actually built more Malls than Hospitals.
Gurgaon, which generally remains parched through the major part of the year, finds relief in the numerous watering holes that are present within a “stone’s throw distance” from every house. How this strategic placement was achieved is still shrouded in mystery. And if you are too energetic to just sit around and gulp your drinks down, then you have numerous Discs, where you can let out that Disco-Dancer hidden inside you, in true Mithun Da ishtyle !
Now after all this travelling, shopping, bingeing and dancing around, all one needs is a well-earned rest, in the peace and quite of Home-Sweet-Home. It’s a different matter altogether, that in order to find a “livable” and “affordable” abode you’ll have to devote numerous weekends for their hunt, most probably accompanied by a broker or if you are daring enough, then all by yourself. No matter which hunting path you choose, the outcome will always be the same. You’ll become disoriented shortly after the 4th attempt (reasons might vary from remoteness of the location, exorbitant rents, cramped rooms, lack of power back-up, etc., etc.) and you’ll settle with the least revolting prospect at hand.
So, folks that’s all I’ve to say about Gurgaon for now… wait, … I think I’ve left out one important thing here – “Food”. Well, there isn’t much to talk about actually other than Butter Chicken, Shahi Panner, Tandoori Chicken and Rajma.
Well, if I get time, then I would probably add-on to the topic 
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Adios Amigos
