Royal Rajasthan - A 4200km road trip through Rajasthan

SmartCat · 14th March 2010, 10:54

Your type of holiday - driving + staying in unique hotels - is way better than any international holiday.

nix1976in · 15th March 2010, 13:08

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Karni mata mandir snaps are very nice. I remember getting a thrill when all kinds of rats ran over my foot in my childhood! Did you try it?

well...after the initial fear of seeing hundred's of rats scurrying around, it tends to settle down. The rats didnt come close to humans, they were too busy eating, drinking and making merry!!

nix1976in · 15th March 2010, 21:57

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Originally Posted by smartcat

Your type of holiday - driving + staying in unique hotels - is way better than any international holiday.

Yeah..I know but try explaining that to my wife!!

nix1976in · 16th March 2010, 19:41

The lake palace hires out this boat to its occupants by the hour (even at night) for sailing in Pichola. Am told the standard charges are around 10K an hour!!

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maddy42 · 17th March 2010, 07:06

Wow what a trip. Amazes me to see the number of palaces Rajasthan has. Must see this place this lifetime

I think posting prices wont be an issue. But its upto you.

nix1976in · 17th March 2010, 23:15

BOMBS : This is the collection of unexploded pakaistani shells at the Tanot Rai mandir. It is said that Pakistan shelled this place with more than 450 bombs but 90% didnt explode and the rest were ineffective. Not a single life was lost here and the temple didnt suffer a scratch.

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nix1976in · 26th March 2010, 11:08

Can anyone tell me what Car emblem is this? Looked very unique.

SmartCat · 26th March 2010, 11:34

Do you have a pic of the full car? Where did you find it?

nix1976in · 26th March 2010, 16:35

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Do you have a pic of the full car? Where did you find it?

Located the car...any informed guesses on which car would this emblem belong to??

Dzire2Travel · 26th March 2010, 17:33

Amazing trip ..reminded me so much of my 2009 jan trip to Rajasthan -> Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi. You are so right about staying in heritage Hotels. I spent two nights at Castle Mandawa (got a great deal w/o prior reservations), unforgettable ..the way you are treated, the food, the surroundings, the ambience, simply remarkable. I will try Roopangarh in my next trip.

ampere · 26th March 2010, 20:02

When is the next episode due? You already have started another serial!

khoj · 27th March 2010, 19:44

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Can anyone tell me what Car emblem is this? Looked very unique.
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I just saw this car on a tv programme "Zaika India Ka" hosted by Vinod Dua according to him it is a 1946 manufactured Buick.

By the Way enjoyed your travelogue.

nix1976in · 28th March 2010, 23:08

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I just saw this car on a tv programme "Zaika India Ka" hosted by Vinod Dua according to him it is a 1946 manufactured Buick.

By the Way enjoyed your travelogue.

Yup Bingo....great observation....its a Buick Eight.

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nix1976in · 28th March 2010, 23:21

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When is the next episode due? You already have started another serial!

Yes...the beach vacation is the 2nd soap opera. The 3rd melodrama could be either a monsoon break in the ghats or the an excursion to the heart of India. Hold on!!

nix1976in · 28th March 2010, 23:26

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Amazing trip ..reminded me so much of my 2009 jan trip to Rajasthan -> Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi. You are so right about staying in heritage Hotels. I spent two nights at Castle Mandawa (got a great deal w/o prior reservations), unforgettable ..the way you are treated, the food, the surroundings, the ambience, simply remarkable. I will try Roopangarh in my next trip.

Yes. Heritage hotels are always the best when it comes to ambeince and service. Roopangarh followed by Nachana Haveli were the best in this trip not that I can find a single flaw in any of the others.

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nix1976in BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 413 Thanked: 485 Times View My Garage	Random Pics from the trip The lake palace hires out this boat to its occupants by the hour (even at night) for sailing in Pichola. Am told the standard charges are around 10K an hour!!
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maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Wow what a trip. Amazes me to see the number of palaces Rajasthan has. Must see this place this lifetime I think posting prices wont be an issue. But its upto you.
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nix1976in BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 413 Thanked: 485 Times View My Garage	Random Pics from the trip BOMBS : This is the collection of unexploded pakaistani shells at the Tanot Rai mandir. It is said that Pakistan shelled this place with more than 450 bombs but 90% didnt explode and the rest were ineffective. Not a single life was lost here and the temple didnt suffer a scratch.
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26th March 2010, 11:08	#52
nix1976in BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 413 Thanked: 485 Times View My Garage	Can anyone tell me what Car emblem is this? Can anyone tell me what Car emblem is this? Looked very unique.
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26th March 2010, 11:34	#53
SmartCat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,400 Thanked: 42,745 Times View My Garage	Do you have a pic of the full car? Where did you find it?
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26th March 2010, 17:33	#55
Dzire2Travel BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 59 Thanked: 36 Times	Amazing trip ..reminded me so much of my 2009 jan trip to Rajasthan -> Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi. You are so right about staying in heritage Hotels. I spent two nights at Castle Mandawa (got a great deal w/o prior reservations), unforgettable ..the way you are treated, the food, the surroundings, the ambience, simply remarkable. I will try Roopangarh in my next trip.
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26th March 2010, 20:02	#56
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,930 Thanked: 12,901 Times View My Garage	When is the next episode due? You already have started another serial!
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