20th January 2012, 15:55
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20th January 2012, 17:21
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape The Royal Escape flag off and first day was a great start. Even though the morning was cold and foggy, it didn’t subdue the thrill of adventure in the hearts of our hardcore adventure seekers, including children. First day of the Royal Escape journey- the teams started from Delhi, from stopping for a sumptuous spread at palaces, to a welcome performance by the local artisans of Bikaner and a lot more! Here are some of the exhilarating moments captured in pictures. On a cold and foggy morning in Delhi, the cars begin to arrive  Flag- Off  Mahindra Adventure Chief, Bijoy Kumar Y, at the briefing session  For the first time ever children make their way into a Mahindra Adventure drive  Participants receive their mementos  |
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20th January 2012, 17:27
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape More pics of Day 1: 6.30 am - Cars line-up for the first day of Royal Escape  Cars waiting for the rest of the convoy to catch up  Mandwa - Lunch at a royal castle   A lavish buffet await all teams  Local artisans welcome Royal Escape participants  Sirish Chandran, Editor - Overdrive, completes the MA tradition, marks Day 1 with a goodwill note for all  |
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20th January 2012, 17:34
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21st January 2012, 00:22
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24th January 2012, 12:30
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape Day 2 - Royal Escape – 29th Dec Day 2 - From the ostentatious Laxmi Nivas Palace the Royal Escape gang headed towards Jaisalmer via Pokaran. 400 kilometres of dune bashing, off-road driving and some of the best highways later we reached Sam dunes near Jaisalmer. Dune bashing was followed by an engaging performance by Queen Harish, dancing, fireworks and a splendid meal. Take a look at the pics! The Thar at the majestic Laxmi Niwas Palace   Laxmi Niwas Palace   The Convoy      The gang  |
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24th January 2012, 12:34
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape  Villager marvelling at the Thar      Dune bashing   Queen Harish entertaining the guests  |
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24th January 2012, 13:52
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25th January 2012, 12:56
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape Just wanted to share the experience on dune bashing on 2nd evening. We were running late, by the time we reached near SAM dunes it was about 5.00 p.m The idea was to catch the sunset. We started off road about 6.00 p.m with some light left. Choose two hills on each side divided convoy into even & odd numbers. The one on the right side was tougher. Some 5 vehicles were able to cross it but the bigger problem was how do you come back???? One recovery vehicle also was on the other side forcing me to climb up at any cost to recue others. With lot of difficuilty climbed the dune and positioned myself to winch out 3 vehicles. Was one of the toughest recoveries made inch by inch! Finally when all were out there was a participant who wanted to go on the otherside just because she wanted to try it out as others did!!!  It was a tough time convincing her to understand that we don't have time and recovery after sunset and 30 vehicle convoy waiting for us to get back to hotel isnt a good idea. Finally managed to stop her at the crest and reverse just to be customer centric. The convoy started rolling to hotel to call it a day. Phew!!Last edited by vinod_nookala : 25th January 2012 at 12:57. |
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25th January 2012, 15:47
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25th January 2012, 16:41
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape Day 3 - Royal Escape After a wonderful stay at Jaisalmer, the Royal convoy heads to the Manvar desert camp for an overnight stay in beautiful tents and the sands all around…   Lunch at Tulip Hotel   Off roading on sand dunes       |
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25th January 2012, 16:43
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape Some more pics of Day 3...      Cultural performance show at the desert camp  Desert Camp  |
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25th January 2012, 16:54
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape Quote:
You are welcome to be a part of this next year. Quote:
p.s- Day 3 tent accomodation was the best according to me. The ambience there was simply amazing. Best stay even though we stayed in royal palaces elsewhere. | ||
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25th January 2012, 18:13
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape Check out the Thar yump pic!  |
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27th January 2012, 14:12
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| Senior - BHPian | Re: The Royal New Year Escape Day 4 - Royal Escape After a wonderful overnight stay at the gorgeous Manvar Desert Camp the team heads back to Alsisar for New year eve celebrations    Dune bashing…   Dune bashing XUV500     Lunch break  |
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