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2 Tranquil
Think coffee. Think spices.
In the heady aroma of the
cocoa beans and the vanilla
pods, ‘tranquil’ might not
be the first adjective that
pops out of your head. But
Tranquil, a luxury home
stay set in the heart of a
400-acre coffee and spice
plantation (Wayanad Kerala)
is all about tranquility.
This green and hidden
getaway has only 10 guest
rooms and two luxury Tree
Houses: the 500 sq.ft Tree
House shaded by luxuriant
gulmohar comes equipped
with all the luxuries including
a six-point shower; the
Tree Villa sprawled across
1080 sq.ft boasts of two
bathrooms (one offers a
panoramic view of the entire
estate). The main bungalow
is a symphony of rosewood
floors and elegant décor. The
garden is home to several
species of birds (125 at the
last count!).
1 Tranquil
Think coffee. Think spices. In the heady aroma of the cocoa beans
and the vanilla pods, ‘tranquil’ might not be the first adjective that
pops out of your head. But Tranquil, a luxury home stay set in the
heart of a 400-acre coffee and spice plantation (Wayanad Kerala) is all
about tranquility. This green and hidden getaway has onl
5 Tranquil
Think coffee. Think spices. In
the heady aroma of the cocoa
beans and the vanilla pods,
‘tranquil’ might not be the
first adjective that pops out
of your head. But Tranquil,
a luxury home stay set in
the heart of a 400-acre
coffee and spice plantation
(Wayanad Kerala) is all
about tranquility. This
green and hidden getaway
has only 10 guest rooms
and two luxury Tree
Houses: the 500 sq.ft
Tree House shaded
4 Tranquil
Think coffee. Think spices.
In the heady aroma of the cocoa
beans and the vanilla pods,
‘tranquil’ might not be the first
adjective that pops out of your
head. But Tranquil, a luxury
home stay set in the heart of
a 400-acre coffee and spice
plantation (Wayanad Kerala)
is all about tranquility. This
green and hidden getaway has
only 10 guest rooms and two
luxury Tree Houses: the 500
sq.ft Tree House shaded by
luxuriant gulmohar comes
equipped with al
3 Tranquil
Think coffee. Think spices.
In the heady aroma of the cocoa beans and the vanilla pods,
‘tranquil’ might not be the first adjective that pops out of your
head. But Tranquil, a luxury home stay set in the heart of a 400-
acre coffee and spice plantation (Wayanad Kerala) is all about
tranquility. This green and hidden getaway has only 10 guest
rooms and two luxury Tree Houses: the 500 sq.ft Tree House
shaded by luxuriant gulmohar comes equipped with al Think
coffee. Think spices.
In the heady aroma of the cocoa beans and the vanilla pods,
‘tranquil’ might not be the first adjective that pops out of your
head. But Tranquil, a luxury home stay set in the heart of a
400-acre coffee and spice plantation (Wayanad Kerala) is all
about tranquility. This green and hidden getaway has only 10
guest rooms and two luxury Tree Houses: the 500 sq.ft Tree
House shaded by luxuriant gulmohar comes equ
6 Tranquil
Think coffee. Think
spices. In the heady
aroma of the cocoa beans
and the vanilla pods,
‘tranquil’ might not be the
first adjective that pops out
of your head. But Tranquil,
a luxury home stay set in
the heart of a 400-acre
coffee and spice plantation
(Wayanad Kerala) is all about
tranquility. This green and
hidden getaway has only 10
guest rooms and two luxury
Tree Houses: the 500 sq.ft
Tree House shaded by
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B
reguet creations
are akin to
Michelin
Restaurants, a byword
in the excellent skill
of watchmaking. It
salutes the centuries
of craftsmanship in
perfect symphony with
the mechanical mastery.
Breguet watchmakers
have excelled in their craft
making it a virtual art,
taking it to new heights
with minute repeaters,
perpetual calendar watches
and tourbillion designs.
The byword of luxury and
stature today, Tourbillon
which provides an instant
gratification of power on
the wearer was developed
by the Maestro of Watches
- Abraham-Louis Breguet in
1795 and was granted a
patent for it by the Ministry
of Interior France in 1801.
The device Tourbillon was
developed by him to keep
his precise watches even
more precise. The biggest
problem then and now
is the time consuming
process of manufacturing
Tourbillon even in its most
conventional version.
This remarkable feat at
a time when tools were
primitive speaks volumes
about the competence
of the watchmaking skill
and the production of a
Tourbillon watch was a
certificate of competence.
Now Tourbillon is making a
comeback and is a befitting
Waltzing to
Breguet with its prodigy tourbillon
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return after nearly two
centuries. The tourbillon is
a device to eliminate the
effects of gravity on the
rate of a watch. A watch
balance will go fast or slow
depending on the position
of the watch. Breguet got
around the problem by
rotating the entire balance
and escapement around
their common axis once
a minute. This constant
rotation averages out
all the positional errors.
Though ahead of its time
then, it is now recognised
as a horological marvel. It
retains its fascination by
the complexity of its action
and the sheer genius of
the concept. For many, the
tourbillon embodies the
scientific thinking of the
Age of Reason.
As an ode to this
glorious past, Breguet has
a line of beauties. Saluting
the King of Watchmaker’s
ingenuity is the Classique
Tourbillon Messidor - a
trim curvy design with
discreet sapphire crystal
which gives it a sense of
grace and harmony. The
Heritage collection with the
5497 watch surrenders to
a tonneau shape tourbillon
driven by manually wound
movement. It is the design
which is the hallmark of
this piece. The fuctions
are displayed on discreet
silvered gold. The chapter
ring has been cut out and
superimposed like delicate
lacework on the cambered
dial.
Joining this list of
elegant line up is Marine
Tourbillon 5837 wristwatch
in platinum and new silver
dial. Made using ultra-
innovative material, like
titanium, it was the first
watch to have a caliber
with a silicon escapement.
The reason for using
these material is because
it made it possible to
get tourbillon that was
light and highly shock
resistant, non-magnetic
and easier to regulate not
requiring lubrication. In its
present avatar it comes
with a 950 platinum case
with matching dial and
hands in this material.
The dial is solid gold
with hand engraving on
a rose engine true to the
Breguet tradition, it is
though finished to silvered
platinum. A superb piece -
par excellent. In a similar
vein but showcasing the
amalgamation of
perfection
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tradition 7047Br
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Publication
T
hey say ‘home is where the heart
is’. And one of the best ways to do
away with your blues, and bring
a little cheer into your life is to
give your surroundings a fancy facelift. However,
redecoration does not necessarily translate into
weeks of construction, milling workers, dusty
walls and hours of stress. It can be easy, quick
and hassle-free and yet give you the most
spectacular results. All you need is to acquaint
yourself with the world of soft interiors.
Bedroom Basics
If the purpose of revamping your home is to get
rid of the feeling of stagnation or boredom that
you might feel with the existing interiors, it’s
best to start from your bedroom. This space is
your personal haven, a place you retreat to for
relaxation, peace and the much-appreciated
‘own time’. Also, since it is the most used space
in your home, any investment in redecorating
will truly be worth your buck. Going with the
concept of ‘soft interiors’, it’s best not to worry
too much about replacing furniture or going in
for any new construction. “A burst of colour can
give your room a completely different feel. It has
been scientifically proven that colours impact
your mood – for example blue induces calm
while pink brings about positive energy. And if
painting seems too much of a hassle, an easy
and effective option is that of wall papers,” says
Nakul Khandelwal, creative director, Floors and
Furnishings. One can opt for a single-toned paper
to give the effect of paint or go experimental with
designs and textures. Even a single wall with
a dramatic wall paper in graphic print or loud
colour can change the look of your room. The
greatest advantages of using wall papers are
that they take less than half a day to put up,
don’t involve any messy work and come in all
kinds of budgets.
To bring out the new colours in your bedroom,
an effective idea is to supplement it with fresh
furnishings. Says Sajid Dehlvi, CEO, Whites of
London, a premium brand offering bed linen,
“You can incorporate the latest trends into your
bedroom with minimal cost by changing your
curtains, cushions and rugs.” If your room is in
neutral colours, opt for bright, contrasting shades
for curtains. The colour palette for the season
includes sapphire blue, bitter chocolate, teal,
ochre and dusty heather. Experiment with these
shades, throw in some new cushions and a rug
and see your bedroom take a whole new
shape.
Living Luxury
Having satiated your need to
redo the bedroom, the next
space to move on to is the living
room. Here’s where you entertain
guests and there’s no better way of
home
Haul up Your
giving your home a new feel than redoing this
space. “ The single most dramatic way to give
your living room a different feel is to bring in an
oversized piece of art. Just throw out everything
– the painting alone will give your space life
and character,” says Raseel Gujral, interior–
architecht, Casa Paradox. It may be steep to
purchase artwork, but it’s an investment and will
add a classic-chic appeal to your living room.
While you’re going light on furniture and
removing unnecessary pieces, move around what
you are retaining to create new settings. A new
couch or coffee table can also be brought in to
complement your existing furniture. “The best
materials to opt for are timber, glass, wood and
leather,” adds Gujral. These create a simple
and elegant ambience. To complete the look,
play with accessories. Oversized lamps, marble
figurines, leather cushions and placemats – go
with the flow and choose from the multitude
of options available in the market. The choice
of accessories will reflect your personality and
brings in individuality to your décor. Leading
tile manufacturer, H.R.Johnson’s Marbonite Floor
Trendz series provide a wide range to create a
floor that a world will look up to.
a WindoW
of opportunity
Play with light and space in and around your
living room to give your home an airy, open feel.
“Large windows and fresh, cream–coloured walls
give the illusion of a bigger area,” says Madhavi
Nahar, Delhi-based interior designer. The “eyes”
to our home, they bring in light, sunshine and
ventilation and have now become a major
realm of experimentation in home décor. While
it is extremely difficult to create new niches for
windows, it’s fairly easy replace
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homes
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Publication
the art of making a perfect Tea
The Tea Party was the culmination
of a resistance movement through-
out British America against the Tea
Act, which had been passed by the
British Parliament in 1773. Colonists
objected to the Tea Act for a variety
of reasons, especially because they
believed that it violated their right to
be taxed only by their own elected
representatives. Protesters had suc-
cessfully prevented the unloading of
taxed tea in three other colonies, but
in Boston, embattled Royal Governor
Thomas Hutchinson refused to allow
the tea to be returned to Britain. He
apparently did not expect that the
protestors would choose to destroy
the tea rather than concede the au-
thority of a legislature in which they
were not directly represented.
White tea
White tea is the most delicate and probably the most
powerful of all the types of tea. It brews a very airy aroma
and somewhat fruity taste that any hot beverage drinker
can enjoy. This tea also offers more powerful antioxidant
properties than its older brothers. I say “older” because
this tea is in fact young, that is, the leaves are picked
before they fully open and are covered with tiny fuzzy
whitish hairs which earns it its name “white tea”.
Many people around the world enjoy a good
cup of freshly brewed tea (in fact, tea has
been ranked as the second highest consumed
beverage) and there are many different types
of tea for them to enjoy. We could name types of
teas such as White Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea,
and Ceylon tea and that’s not even scratching
the surface. There are in fact probably as many
different types and flavors of tea as there are
wines. Like wine, tea also differs in taste
depending on the soil and environment it is
grown in.
Ginger tea
White tea is the most delicate and probably
the most powerful of all the types of tea.
It brews a very airy aroma and somewhat
fruity taste that any hot beverage drinker
can enjoy. This tea also offers more
powerful antioxidant properties than its
older brothers. I say “older” because this
tea is in fact young, that is, the leaves
are picked before they fully open and are
covered with tiny fuzzy whitish hairs which
earns it its name “white tea”.
Fast Facts
Boston Tea Party
Green tea
Green tea is another well-known type and also offers great health benefits too. Grown and highly consumed
in both China and Japan, this tea branches off into literally hundreds of varieties. I’ve only tried the more
popular types of tea in the green family, and there are still so many for me to sample! Although green tea
may seem a bit grassy in the beginning, it is a tea that one can really enjoy once they get past the first few
cups. Don’t worry, the palate opens up to it!
What is Tea?
Tea is basically the dried and
processed leaves of only one species
of plant called camellia sinensis.
Interestingly enough, herbal teas or
herbal infusions are not really teas, but
simply dried leaves and/or flowers from
various other plants and herbs.
Do You Know?
tea has been ranked as the
second highest consumed
beverage
The Boston Tea Party was a direct
action by colonists in Boston,
a town in the British colony of
Massachusetts, against the British
government and the monopolistic
East India Company that controlled
all the tea coming into the colo-
nies. On December 16, 1773, after
officials in Boston refused to return
three shiploads of taxed tea to Brit-
ain, a group of colonists boarded
the ships and destroyed the tea by
throwing it into Boston Harbor.The
incident remains an iconic event of
American history, and other politi-
cal protests often refer to it.
Oolong tea
which is also called wu long tea is one of those types of tea that is in between green and black. A sweet,
floral, woody brew that consists of larger leaves. This tea has also proven in studies that it can help folks shed
pounds, and even decrease the progress of wrinkles and aging of the skin.
Black tea
Black tea which is the most commonly consumed tea in the world is the most processed
of the four types. Mostly brewed by tea bag in America, and traditionally served in the
United Kingdom as “afternoon tea”, this type of tea is every tea drinker’s daily cup.
Enjoyed with milk, sugar, honey, or lemon, it has a rich, earthy, and malty taste. However if
one really wants to do it justice...brew it by the whole leaf!
7. Publication
Publication
T
hey say ‘home is where the heart
is’. And one of the best ways to
do away with your blues, and
bring a little cheer into your life
is to give your surroundings a fancy facelift.
However, redecoration does not necessarily
translate into weeks of construction, milling
workers, dusty walls and hours of stress. It can
be easy, quick and hassle-free and yet give
you the most spectacular results. All you need
is to acquaint yourself with the world of soft
interiors.
Bedroom Basics
If the purpose of revamping your home is to get
rid of the feeling of stagnation or boredom that
you might feel with the existing interiors, it’s
best to start from your bedroom. This space is
your personal haven, a place you retreat to for
relaxation, peace and the much-appreciated
‘own time’. Also, since it is the most used space
in your home, any investment in redecorating
will truly be worth your buck. Going with the
concept of ‘soft interiors’, it’s best not to worry
too much about replacing furniture or going in
for any new construction. “A burst of colour
can give your room a completely different feel.
It has been scientifically proven that colours
impact your mood – for example blue induces
calm while pink brings about positive energy.
And if painting seems too much of a hassle,
an easy and effective option is that of wall
papers,” says Nakul Khandelwal, creative
director, Floors and Furnishings. One can opt
for a single-toned paper to give the effect of
paint or go experimental with designs and
textures. Even a single wall with a dramatic
wall paper in graphic
print or loud colour
can change the look of
your room. The greatest
advantages of using
wall papers are that
they take less than half
a day to put up, don’t
involve any messy work
and come in all kinds of
budgets.
To bring out the
new colours in your
bedroom, an effective
idea is to supplement it
with fresh furnishings.
Says Sajid Dehlvi, CEO,
Whites of London, a
premium brand offering bed linen, “You can
incorporate the latest trends into your bedroom
with minimal cost by changing your curtains,
cushions and rugs.” If your room is in neutral
colours, opt for bright, contrasting shades for
curtains. The colour palette for the season
includes sapphire blue, bitter chocolate, teal,
ochre and dusty heather. Experiment with these
shades, throw in some new cushions and a rug
and see your bedroom take a whole new shape.
Home and HeartH
Having satiated your need to redo the bedroom,
the next space to move on to is the living
room. Here’s where you entertain guests and
there’s no better way of giving your home a
new feel than redoing this space. “ The single
most dramatic way to give your living room a
different feel is to bring in an oversized piece
of art. Just throw out everything – the painting
alone will give your space life and character,”
says Raseel Gujral, interior–architecht, Casa
Paradox. It may be steep to purchase artwork,
but it’s an investment and will add a classic-
chic appeal to your living room.
While you’re going light on furniture and
removing unnecessary pieces, move around
what you are retaining to create new settings.
A new couch or coffee table can also be brought
in to complement your existing furniture. “The
best materials to opt for are timber, glass,
wood and leather,” adds Gujral. These create
a simple and elegant ambience. To complete
the look, play with accessories. Oversized
lamps, marble figurines, leather cushions
and placemats – go with the flow and choose
from the multitude of options available in the
market. The choice of accessories will reflect
your personality and brings in individuality
to your décor. Leading tile manufacturer,
H.R.Johnson’s Marbonite Floor Trendz series
provide a wide range to create a floor that a
world will look up to.
WasH
aWay your Woes
Play with light and space in and around your
living room to give your home an airy, open feel.
“Large windows and fresh, cream–coloured
walls give the illusion of a bigger area,” says
Madhavi Nahar, Delhi-based interior designer.
The “eyes” to our home, they bring in light,
sunshine and ventilation
Luxury
Homes
Green Home
welcome to
There’s nothing more relaxing than coming home after a long day of work, and nothing more
frustrating than getting bored of your surroundings. So go in for a no-fuss redecoration to
ensure that there truly is ‘no other place like home’.
a WindoW
of opportunity
Play with light and space in and around your living room to
give your home an airy, open feel.
Living Luxury
Having satiated your need to redo the bedroom, the next
space to move on to is the living room. Here’s where you
entertain guests and there’s no better way of giving your
home a new feel than redoing this space. “
Luxury homes special
9. Publication
Publication
Green home
welcome to
LuxuryhomesT
hey say ‘home is where
the heart is’. And one of
the best ways to do away
with your blues, and bring
a little cheer into your life is to give your
surroundings a fancy facelift. However,
redecoration does not necessarily translate
into weeks of construction, milling workers,
dusty walls and hours of stress. It can be
easy, quick and hassle-free and yet give
you the most spectacular results. All you
need is to acquaint yourself with the world
of soft interiors.
Bedroom Basics
If the purpose of revamping your home
is to get rid of the feeling of stagnation
or boredom that you might feel with the
existing interiors, it’s best to start from your
bedroom.Thisspaceisyourpersonalhaven,
a place you retreat to for relaxation, peace
and the much-appreciated ‘own time’. Also,
sinceitisthemostusedspaceinyourhome,
any investment in redecorating will truly be
worth your buck. Going with the concept
of ‘soft interiors’, it’s best not to worry too
much about replacing furniture or going in
for any new construction. “A burst of colour
can give your room a completely different
feel. It has been scientifically proven that
colours impact your mood – for example
blue induces calm while pink brings about
positive energy. And if painting seems too
much of a hassle, an easy and effective
option is that of wall papers,” says Nakul
Khandelwal, creative director, Floors and
Furnishings. One can opt for a single-
toned paper to give the effect of paint or
go experimental with designs and textures.
Even a single wall with a dramatic wall
paper in graphic print or loud colour can
change the look of your room. The greatest
advantages of using wall papers are that
they take less than half a day to put up,
don’t involve any messy work and come in
all kinds of budgets.
To bring out the new colours in your
bedroom, an effective idea is to supplement
it with fresh furnishings. Says Sajid Dehlvi,
CEO, Whites of London, a premium brand
offering bed linen, “You can incorporate
the latest trends into your bedroom with
minimal cost by changing your curtains,
cushions and rugs.” If your room is in
neutral colours, opt for bright, contrasting
shades for curtains. The colour palette for
the season includes sapphire blue, bitter
chocolate, teal, ochre and dusty heather.
Experiment with these shades, throw in
some new cushions and a rug and see your
bedroom take a whole new shape.
They say ‘home is where the
heart is’. And one of the best ways
to do away with your blues, and
bring a little cheer into your life is
to give your surroundings a fancy
facelift. However, redecoration does
not necessarily translate into weeks
of construction, milling workers,
dusty walls and hours of stress.
It can be easy, quick and hassle-
free and yet give you the most
spectacular results. All you need is
to acquaint yourself with the world
of soft interiors. If the purpose
of revamping your home is to get
rid of the feeling of stagnation or
boredom that you might feel with
the existing interiors, it’s best to
start from your bedroom. This space
is your personal haven, a place you
retreat to for relaxation, peace and
the much-appreciated ‘own time’.
Also, since it is the most used space
in your home, any investment in
redecorating will truly be worth your
buck. Going with the concept of ‘soft
interiors’, it’s best not to worry too
much about replacing furniture or
going in for any new construction.
“A burst of colour can give your
room a completely different feel. It
has been scientifically proven that
colours impact your mood – for
example blue induces calm while
pink brings about positive energy.
And if painting seems too much of a
hassle, an easy and effective option
is that of wall papers,” says Nakul
Khandelwal, creative director, Floors
and Furnishings.
home
and hearth
Having satiated your need to redo
the bedroom, the next space to move
on to is the living room. Here’s where
you entertain guests and there’s no
better way of giving your home a
new feel than redoing this space.
“ The single most dramatic way to
give your living room a different feel
is to bring in an oversized piece of
art. Just throw out everything – the
painting alone will give your space
life and character,” says Raseel
Gujral, interior–architecht, Casa
Paradox.Itmaybesteeptopurchase
artwork, but it’s an investment and
will add a classic-chic appeal to
your living room.
While you’re going light on
furniture and removing unnecessary
pieces, move around what you are
retaining to create new settings.
A new couch or coffee table can
also be brought in to complement
your existing furniture. “The best
materialstooptforaretimber,glass,
wood and leather,” adds Gujral.
These create a simple and elegant
ambience. To complete the look, play
with accessories. Oversized lamps,
marble figurines, leather cushions
and placemats – go with the flow
and choose from the multitude of
options available in the market. The
choice of accessories will reflect
your personality and brings in
individuality to your décor. Leading
tile manufacturer, H.R.Johnson’s
MarboniteFloorTrendzseriesprovide
a wide range to create a floor that a
world will look up to.If the purpose
of revamping your home is to get
rid of the feeling of stagnation or
boredom that you might feel with
the existing interiors, it’s best to
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14. Publication
Publication
When it was introduced in 2007, the Marine
Tourbillon was the first watch to have a calibre with
a silicon escapement. The balance-spring, balance-
wheel and lever all used this material. The tourbillon
carriage was made of titanium. The reason for using
these ultra-innovative materials was because they
made it possible to obtain a tourbillon that was light,
and therefore highly shock resistant; non-magnetic;
and easier to regulate since it did not require
lubrication. The combination of this prestigious
complication, invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet,
with a chronograph function, marked the birth of an
exceptional watch. Launched as an 18-carat red-gold
version in 2007, it is now being introduced with a 950
platinum case. The matching dial and hands are also
of this material,the use of whichremains anexception
in watchmaking due to the price. Here, the original
hands have been replaced by blued-steel Breguet
hands. The dial is still solid gold, entirely covered with
hand engraving done on a rose engine in the finest
Breguet tradition. Only the finish has been changed,
to silvered platinum.
I n I t I a t I v e
MARINE TOURBILLON
CHRONOGRAPH – PLATINUM VERSION
MARINE TOURBILLON
5837 WRISTWATCH
IN PLATINUM AND
NEW SILVERED DIAL
Case round in platinum 950 with finely fluted caseband.
Caseback hand-engraved on a rose engine and fitted with
a sapphire crystal. Rounded lugs welded to the case with
screw pins securing the strap. 42mm diameter. Wave-shaped
chronograph pushpieces. Water-resistant to 10 bar (100
meters).
Dial in silvered platinum-coated gold, hand-engraved
on a rose engine with a wave motif. Individually numbered
and signed Breguet. Chapter ring with Roman numerals
and luminous dots. 30-minute totalizer at 3 o’clock. 12-hour
totalizer at 6 o’clock. Small seconds on the tourbillon carriage
partly in titanium at 12 o’clock. Open-tipped Breguet hands in
blued steel with a luminescent substance.
Movement hand-wound, numbered and signed Breguet,
with tourbillon. 12 lines. 28 jewels. Cal. 554.4 50-hour power
reserve. Balance-spring, escape-wheel and lever in silicon.
Breguet balance-wheel. 3Hz frequency. Adjusted in 6
positions.
Strap in rubber. 00
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Publication
1. Choir singing
by School children
Reserve your calendar
for the first two Sundays
in December and
enjoy Christmas Choir
performance by children
from International
School of Hyderabad.
Savour seasonal
refreshments such
as cinnamon stars,
Vanillekipferl,
Spekulatius, Ginger
bread along with warm
flavours of mulled wine
and lots of good cheer.
Date: 2nd and 9th
December, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Price: Rs 500 per
person plus applicable
taxes
For More Details
Call: +91 4949 1234
2. Louis XIII – Luxury
Meets Legacy
This private event is
a rare opportunity to
explore the world’s most
prestigious spirit with a
small inspired group
of tastemakers.
Sunday 9th December,
2012 from 7:30pm
onwards
Priced at Rs 5000
per person plus
applicable taxes
Tre-Forni Bar & restaurant
Mezzanine level
For Reservations
Call: + 91 4949 1234
3. Business Lunch
Enjoy business
lunch of 3 course menu
at Park Hyatt Hyderabad.
Relish the Italian
cuisine prepared
by native chef Matteo
Grandi.
Date:Weekdays. Starting
5th December, 2012.
Venue: Tre-Forni Bar &
Restaurant
Timings: 12:00 pm to
15:00 pm, Monday to
Friday
Priced at: Rs 1000 per
person plus
applicable taxes
For Reservations
Call: +91 40 4949 1222
4. Blue Hour
A perfect setting for
after business hours
with friends and
colleagues in a relaxed
ambience.Get 50% off
spirits, wines, and beers
along with select Italian
antipasti.
Time: 7:00 pm –
9:00pm, All days a week
Venue: Tre-Forni Bar &
Restaurant
5. Christmas Eve – December
24th and 25th, 2012
Set the Christmas mood
at Park Hyatt Hyderabad
in their signature
restaurant Tre-Forni.
Enjoy a 4 course lunch/
dinner with wines and
champagne priced at
Rs 2500 person plus
applicable taxes.
6. 31st December
Celebrate this New Year
with lavish dinner at
Park Hyatt Hyderabad.
From European to Italian
and South East Asian
Cuisines a set menu is
prepared by each native
chef for 31st December.
And end your night with a
Grand Dessert buffet on
the mezzanine level with
lazer show showcased in
the hotel lobby.
Priced at Rs 2500 plus
applicable taxes.
7. Scandinavian Brunch
@ Park Hyatt Hyderabad
Park Hyatt Hyderabad
has specially crafted a
tailored menu for 1st
January.
a) Scandinavian brunch
at The Dining Room
with vodka, aquavit and
wines.
b) Indian brunch at The
Dining Room with vodka,
beers and wines.
c) Italian brunch at
Tre-Forni Bar &
Restaurant with Italian
and new world wines
All @ a price for
Rs 2500 per person plus
applicable taxes.
P r o m o t i o n
RING IN THE WINTERS WITH THE ExoTIC RANGE oF EVENTS AT PARk HYATT
HYDERABAD. FloWING CHAMPAGNE CARolS, DElECTABlE WoRlD CuISINES AND
MuCH MoRE AWAITS You THIS FESTIVE SEASoN.
Celebrate in Style
18. Publication
Publication
When One (Two, Three) Is Simply Not Enough!
European Quartet
It’s a borderless world, when you set off
on a journey of discovery of Central Eu-
rope’s hottest ‘ holiday destination’. The
diversity of the cultural landscape…the
wonder of the natural beauty…and the
hospitality of the warm and friendly
people — have all played a pivotal role in
offering the European Quartet countries
— Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland
and Slovakia — as one destination, to
the global holidaying community. It
takes only one or two hours to drive from
one city or town to another to uncover
the richness of the diverse tourist offer-
ings of the European Quartet. Not many
people are aware that the Central Eu-
ropean region boasts of more than 1100
years of continuous history, with thou-
sands of sights unlike any other part
in Europe. Here the visitor encounters
ancient traditions and cultural linkages
that are the amalgamation of the fin-
est elements of Europe — be it music,
folk culture, festivals, or even things like
traditional Christmas markets and so
much more. It is a four-fold exploration
of the wonders of nature in all its boun-
ty…be it a thermal spring or a trekking
trail or a lakeside sojourn. Central Eu-
rope offers you an unbeatable, value-for
money holiday—with the promise of over
4000 events to mesmerise you…What
are you waiting for???
CZECH
REPUBLIC
Captivating
Cultural Mosaic
www.czechtourism.com
O ne of the most lively
and captivating
country’s in central
Europe, the Czech Republic
serves up a melange of holiday
experiences for holidaying
families. The grand diversity of its
cultural and natural landscapes
is increasingly making it a much
favoured vacation option for
holidayers from around the
globe. The Czech Republic is
renowned for its contribution to
western classical music— and to
the global beer industry!.
The great hot spot is Prague,
its splendid capital marked by
its beautiful architectures and
been a magnet for Nature lovers
from around the world down
the decades. Combined with its
rich cultural offerings, its history
and hedonistic social whirl of
the years gone by Hungary
offers vacationers a welter of
experiences for all tastes and
age groups. The country has
also been long renowned for
its contributions in the world of
music, science and sports
The past rests easily on the
shoulders of present-day
Hungary, adding immensely
to the appeal the country has
for the global vacationing
community. Hungary’s tourist
attractions are epitomized by the
whirl of museums, galleries, its
opera houses, its ritzy nightclubs
and the excellent repertoire of
wining and dining options in
Budapest, the capital city— This
‘Pearl of the Danube’with its
sweeping boulevards and art
noveau architectural marvels
ranks amongst the most favoured
of Hungary’s 9 UNESCO World
Heritage Sites. A scenic boat ride
along the legendary Danube
River is a Budapest must-do.
Year -round festivals keep the
country on an all time high for
fun and frolic. Favoured hubs
continue to be Lake Balaton,
Central Europe’s largest lake,
where visitors can indulge in
plenty of sailing and sunbathing.
Close by is the picturesque
spa town of Hévíz with its
natural thermal lake…. From
the great vineyards dotting the
countryside comes a melange of
excellent wines. The diversity of
trekking and cross-country horse
riding and cycling tours makes
Hungary a preferred destination
for those who love the great
outdoors.
**************
cultural offerings by way of
museums, music, arts, culinary
delights and splendid wines.
Explore the cobbled streets
around ČeskýKrumlov of this
‘city of a hundred spires’and
take a breather with a famous
Czech beer (Pilsner Urquell and
Budweiser Budvar beer) at a local
pub. The country has stood along
Europe’s cultural crossroads since
medieval times, best described
by its splendid architecture.
The Czech Republic is home
to 12 UNESCO World Heritage
sites, each of extraordinary
beauty and character. Almost
2,000 castles, chateaux and
citadels form an inherent part
of the Czech landscape. Prague
Castle, ČeskýKrumlov, Lednice-
Valtice and HlubokánadVltavou
showcase its many architectural
styles and serve as an illustrative
textbook on the history of the
entire Central Europe. Some of
the castles have been turned
into heritage hotels and offer an
exclusive experience of the Czech
Republic.
The country has been a
forerunner for centuries for its
tradition of spa culture — a
hot and happening trend in
more recent times (globally)
on the tourist route. It also
offers a cavalcade of outdoor
activites around its lakes and
forests. Czech glass artefact and
Bohemian Crystals make great
presents.
**************
HUngaRy
A love For Life
www.visit-hungary.com
G ushing rivers and
high mountain
grandeur, lush
valleys and rolling plains…
Little wonder that Hungary has
19. Publication
Publication
I
t’s a borderless world,
when you set off on a
journey of discovery of
Central Europe’s hottest ‘ holiday
destination’. The diversity of the
cultural landscape…the wonder
of the natural beauty…and the
hospitality of the warm and friendly
people — have all played a pivotal
role in offering the European Quartet
countries — Czech Republic,
Hungary, Poland and Slovakia —
as one destination, to the global
holidaying community. It takes only
one or two hours to drive from one
city or town to another to uncover
the richness of the diverse tourist
offerings of the European Quartet.
Not many people are aware that the
Central European region boasts of
more than 1100 years of continuous
history, with thousands of sights
unlike any other part in Europe.
Here the visitor encounters ancient
traditions and cultural linkages that
are the amalgamation of the finest
elements of Europe — be it music,
folk culture, festivals, or even things
like traditional Christmas markets
and so much more. It is a four-
fold exploration of the wonders of
nature in all its bounty…be it a
thermal spring or a trekking trail or
a lakeside sojourn. Central Europe
offers you an unbeatable, value-for
money holiday—with the promise
of over 4000 events to mesmerise
you…What are you waiting for???
whirl of the years gone by Hungary offers
vacationers a welter of experiences for all
tastes and age groups. The country has also
been long renowned for its contributions in
the world of music, science and sports
The past rests easily on the shoulders of
present-day Hungary, adding immensely to
the appeal the country has for the global
vacationing community. Hungary’s tourist
attractions are epitomized by the whirl of
When One (Two, Three) Is Simply Not Enough!
Top: EskÏ Krumlov - Czech Republic
Bottom: Karlovy Vary Colonnade - Czech Republic
Top: Gödör Pub - Hungary
Bottom: Bridge - Hungary
Travel PromoTion
CZeCH rePUBliC
Captivating
Cultural Mosaic
www.czechtourism.com
O ne of the most lively and
captivating country’s in central
Europe, the Czech Republic serves
up a melange of holiday experiences for
holidaying families. The grand diversity
of its cultural and natural landscapes is
increasingly making it a much favoured
vacation option for holidayers from around
the globe. The Czech Republic is renowned
for its contribution to western classical
music— and to the global beer industry!.
The great hot spot is Prague, its splendid
capital marked by its beautiful architectures
and cultural offerings by way of museums,
music, arts, culinary delights and splendid
wines. Explore the cobbled streets around
ČeskýKrumlov of this‘city of a hundred
spires’and take a breather with a famous
Czech beer (Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser
Budvar beer) at a local pub. The country has
stood along Europe’s cultural crossroads
since medieval times, best described by its
splendid architecture. The Czech Republic
is home to 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites,
each of extraordinary beauty and character.
Almost 2,000 castles, chateaux and
citadels form an inherent part of the Czech
landscape. Prague Castle, ČeskýKrumlov,
Lednice-Valtice and HlubokánadVltavou
showcase its many architectural styles and
serve as an illustrative textbook on the
history of the entire Central Europe. Some of
the castles have been turned into heritage
hotels and offer an exclusive experience of
the Czech Republic.
The country has been a forerunner for
centuries for its tradition of spa culture — a
hot and happening trend in more recent
times (globally) on the tourist route. It
also offers a cavalcade of outdoor activites
around its lakes and forests. Czech glass
artefact and Bohemian Crystals make great
presents.
*********************
HUngary
A love For Life
www.visit-hungary.com
G ushing rivers and high mountain
grandeur, lush valleys and
rolling plains…Little wonder
that Hungary has been a magnet for Nature
lovers from around the world down the
decades. Combined with its rich cultural
offerings, its history and hedonistic social
European Quartet
20. Publication
Publication
Nokia
Lumia 800
I
It was quite surprising to see that Nokia missed on including
any audio enhancements for the 800 and that is a major
downer. Audio quality was consistent with any other high-end
smartphone, but it could have surely been better with a few
options to personalize the output. We did find the decibel level
a tad low, especially in crowded areas. The speaker phone was
also a little too low for our comfort level. The built-in FM radio
was just fine and even managed to pick up signals quite well on a
daily commute through the city. Nokia has pre-installed TuneIn for
Internet radio options as well.
Once again, we were plagued with the Zune menace, meaning
we had to make sure that our videos were first compatible with
the software, before it could take its own sweet time transferring
to the handset. Once on the handset, the picture quality, Nokia’s
Clear Black Display enriched the colors. 16Gigs of internal storage
space is also quite a bit to keep media lovers fairly satisfied, even
if they can’t extend it any further. Connectivity
you don’t see here, you could easily find on the market
place. Microsoft Office with SkyDrive and Office 365
support is also really handy.
The Bottom Line
Nokia has priced the Lumia 800 at Rs. 29,990 (MRP), which
does make it one of the more expensive WP7 handsets on
the market today. This could be a problem for the company
as cheaper options like the HTC Radar could pose as a
competitor. Granted we’re talking about a company that
was once held in extremely high regard in this field, but if
Nokia is looking to make a serious comeback, the Lumia
800, as well-built and powerful a device as it is, is just too
damn pricey. The last thing we need right now is another
“premium” type product with limited functionality; I think
we’ve gone way past that curve.
Battery
A 1450mAh battery sits under the Polycarbonate shell
and is quite capable of providing users with a fairly
decent battery life. In our stand alone video test, with all
connectivity turned off, the Lumia 800 ran for 6 hours and
35 minutes before shutting down. In our tech2 Loop Test,
we ran the handset for 8 hours and 20 minutes non-stop.
Usage, with EDGE running constantly, included 2 hours of
video, 2 hours of audio, 2 hours of audio streaming, 2
hours and 20 minutes of calls. On 3G though, don’t expect
too much as we were barely able to use it for a full day
before it required a charge.
Camera
An 8 megapixel shooter is strapped onboard the rear of the
Lumia 800 with Dual LEDs comprising of the flash. Settings
include scene modes, white balance, ISO settings, a few
effects and a Macro mode. Sadly there’s no 1080p HD
video recording support, which is another drawback. The
maximum resolution is 720p HD for video. Image quality
was not what we expected from a Nokia device. Image focus
was a problem in most areas when talking about quality in
slightly low lit outdoor conditions. Video recording, in stark
contrast was quite good with pretty decent audio levels.
The connectivity domain, the Lumia 800 comes across as
a very capable smartphone. Packing 3G Wi-Fi capabilities
under its belt, you’re good to go wherever you are. What is
lacking though is the facility to create a hotspot, something
that even the guys at Apple made sure of including with their
latest devices. While we’re quite fond of the IE browser on
WP7, the lack of Flash and Silverlight support was a bit of a
setback. Speed-wise, the browser functions very well. Setting
up accounts of any kind is a breeze, just sign-in and let the
device do the rest from syncing with People’s Hub for your
contacts to e-mail and calendar dates. Social networking,
chatting, posting messages is a real easy task on the 800.
The Lumia 800 also includes Nokia Drive, Nokia Maps and
Bing Maps, which we thought was overkill. Nokia Drive is a
real boon for those unfamiliar with cities they’re travelling to
or even living in. The interface is easy to read and getting
locations and details in the area is also simple and quick.
With Bing Maps pre-loaded, Nokia Maps seems a bit redundant, but
it’s there, nonetheless. Times Point is another pre-loaded application
that gives you all kinds of information on what’s going on in your
geographic location. There’s also the Weather Channel and Nokia’s
App Highlights that showcases a list of Lumia 800 friendly apps,
specifically chosen for the device. You can shake the handset to get
new apps displayed.
Misc. Features
Basic mobile functionality from the Calendar for appointments,
reminders etc, Alarm clock and a Calculator are also onboard. What
The interface is easy to read and getting locations
and details in the area is also simple and quick.
With Bing Maps pre-loaded, Nokia Maps seems a
bit redundant, but it’s there, nonetheless.
21. Publication
Publication
O
disha–known as the soul of Incredible
India, is a land of serene, scenic and
sublime beauty. It has a long and
cherished history, hospitable people, bountiful
natural and cultural heritage, a wide range of
handicrafts and colourful festivals. The state
is abuzz with cultural activities from the month
of October to March every year with a string of
festivals and fairs that exude the essence of Oriya
culture. The most popular of these festivals is the
Konark Dance Festival, held from December 1 to
5 every year.
An annual fête of Indian classical dance and
music, the Konark Dance Festival is one of the
biggest dance festivals in the country, bringing
champions of different classical and traditional
dance forms together to display their skill and
mastery over age-old dance forms such as the
classic Bharatnatyam, the graceful Odissi, the
expressive Mohiniattam and the statuesque
Kathak dance styles, amongst others. Since 1989,
the Konark Dance Festival has been drawing
tourists, dance and music lovers alike to the
sandy shores of Konark every year.
As many as 10 highly-acclaimed artists have
confirmed participation at this year’s festival.
The five-day festival will showcase performances
in Odissi, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam,
Sattriya and Mohiniattam.
A number of artists from different parts of
the country such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru,
Guwahati and New Delhi will be performing at the
festival this year.
Thisyear’slistofperformersincludesstalwarts
of classical dance such as Mallika Sarabhai, Dr
Madhavi Mudgal, Dr (s) Raja Radha Reddy, Meera
Das, Dr Malabika Mitra etc. Mallika Sarabhai, one
of India’s leading choreographers and dancers, is
in constant demand as a soloist and with her own
dancecompany,Darpana,creatingandperforming
both classical and contemporary works. Mallika
has created numerous stage productions which
have raised awareness, highlighted crucial issues
and advocated change, and several of those
productions have been staged internationally as
well as throughout India.
Dr Madhavi Mudgal, one of the leading
classical dancers of India and a highly acclaimed
exponent of Odissi, was a prime disciple of
legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. She is
credited with bringing a greatly refined sensibility
to her art form. She has been received repeated
recognition in all major cities and festivals for her
solo and group performances.
World renowned dancing couple, Dr (s)
Raja and Radha Reddy and their group Natya
Tarangini has given a new dimension to the age-
old art of Kuchipudi dance without sacrificing the
traditional poetry or dramatic sensibility. Through
their togetherness and perfect unison Dr(s) Raja
all set to kickoff Konark Dance Festival 2012
Odisha Tourism
and Subala Moharana from Odisha are some of
the eminent artists from India.
Like previous year, this year also Odisha
Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has
designed special tour packages for the Konark
Dance Festival and the International Sand Art
Festival 2012.
Details of the tour packages are available
on the Tourism Department’s website (www.
odishatourism.gov.in) and the OTDC website
(www.panthanivas.com).
ODISSI ExpONENTS:
1. Madhavi Mudgal and Group, New Delhi
2. Meera Das and Group, Cuttack
3. Kasturi pattanaik and Group, New Delhi
4. Surupa Sen and Group, New Delhi
5. GKCM, Odissi Research Centre,
Bhubaneswar
OThER pROGRAMMES
1. Kuchipudi-Guru Raja Radha Reddy and
Group, New Delhi
2. Mohiniattam-Bharati Shivaji and Group,
New Delhi
3. Bharatnatyam-Mallika Sarabhai and
Group, Ahmedabad
4. Sattriya- Anita Sharma and Group,
Guwahati
5. Kathak- Dr Malabika Mitra and Group,
Kolkata
we look forward to hosting a spectacular event in
December.”
A jugalbandi of painting and music will also
be held every day during the period of the dance
festival.
Coinciding with the Konark Dance Festival, the
Odisha Tourism Department will also be hosting
the sequel of the International Sand Art Festival.
The Sand Art Festival of Odisha is the largest in
the country. Like the previous year, this year too a
large number of artists from all around the world
will gather on the Chandrabhaga beach for the
largest exhibition of their art in India.
The art of Odisha is found at its supreme
expression in the stone sculptures of the state,
the wood work, ivory knick- knacks, silver filigree
items, sand art and patachitra. Of these, sand
art has been a major factor in drawing tourists
to the state. The International Sand Art festival,
the largest sand art competition in the country,
was an innovative step taken by the state
tourism department to promote tourism in the
country. Sand art has been practiced since time
immemorial in the state. It is reported that one of
the oldest creations was a sand chariot made by a
devotee poet Balaram Das in 14th century A.D. The
tradition has now been revived by contemporary
sand artists.
Odisha Tourism organised the first-ever
International Sand Art Festival in India from 1st
to 5th December 2011 at the Chandrabhaga
Beach alongwith the famous Konark Dance
Festival. The objective of the International Sand
Art Festival is to provide a platform for national
and international artists to interact and share
ideas with each other.
Renowned sand artist Sudarshan patnaik
has been selected as the brand ambassador of
the International Sand Art Festival. The five-
day event, with participation from 9 countries,
including Spain, Japan and the USA, apart from
talented artists from within the country is a grand
affair. The pristine shores of Chandrabhaga serve
as a canvas to the creative hands of well known
sand artists from all over the world.
The foreign artists participating in the festival
this year are Benjamin probanza from Mexico;
Etual Ojeda from Spain; JOOheng Tan from
Singapore; Katsuhiko Chaen from Japan; Benoit
Dutherage from France; Elisabeth Kristensen
from Norway; Ulrich from Germany; Damian Van
Der Velden from Netherland, Brian Turnbough
and Russell Lee Croft from the United States of
America.
Vaibhav Chandrakant Katwate and Laxmi
Nauraten Goud from Maharashtra, Ballabha
Mohapatra, Sridhar Das, Ranjan Kumar Ganguli
and Radha Reddy portray the masculine vigour
and lyrical charms of the pairs of hindu mythology
such as Shiva-parvati, Rama-Sita and Krushna –
Radha thus identifying themselves with the twin
concept of purusha and prakriti, the male female
principle in Indian philosophy.
Meera Das, a disciple of the legendary Guru
Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru Gangadhar
pradhan, is a solo dancer of international repute
and choreographer of impeccable perfection. She
set up her institute, Gunjan Dance Academy, in
1995 which is committed to the classical and
traditional heritage of Odissi. Meera Das is
imparting training and guiding a group of young
dancers in the historic city of Cuttack and with
them set up a highly professional troupe that has
been performing around the globe.
Dr Malabika Mitra is one of the foremost
Kathak exponents of India with outstanding
brilliance. With long years of intensive training
and sheer dedication towards the art form
of Kathak: whether rhythmic compositions or
expressional items. Through the years with her
own creative temperament, she has evolved a
strong individual style combining the technical
brilliance of Jaipur Gharana with the delicate
grace of Lucknow Gharana.
The majestic Sun Temple of Konark serves
as the backdrop to this unique convention. The
Sun Temple, also called the Black pagoda, is an
architectural masterpiece constructed of black
granite and is designed as a chariot drawn by
seven exquisitely carved horses. The 700-year old
structure has been recognized as a World heritage
site and has beautiful carvings that epitomize
medieval Oriya art and craftsmanship.
An Odisha Tourism official said, “Each year
the majestic Sun Temple of Konark serves as
a backdrop to the scintillating Konark Dance
Festival, which is a platform for well known
exponents of different classical dance styles
come together to celebrate the beauty of their
art forms. We have received confirmations from
some of the country’s best artists this year and
22. Publication
Publication
Biking is fun
and it’s super
fun if it’s along
the NH71B to
experience
Rajasthan and
Shekhawati
at its best
Travel Promotion
A Royale Ride to the
Royale
Navalgarh
Our ride into deep interior Haryana &
Rajputana had begun, the so called “ rural
“ people seemed far more relaxed, happy
and content with what they had. Buses,
and occasional Boleros that rule the roads
were surprisingly courteous to us, giving
us way and being considerate about the
dust that they were throwing up on us.
Fields of mustard painted the landscape
yellow till the eye could see, an occasional
patchofonionfarmswaitingtobeharvested
and some stretches of wheat sowed areas,
not to miss an occasional board of some
real estate developer offering worlds most
comfortable homes at cheapest prices!
By noon after a brief off-road ride of 3
kms which seemed never ending, we
reached the “worlds most famous” peda
shop at Chidawa. Large metal kadhais
that seemed to have been made from gun
metal churning out some great Pedas.
What remained a mystery, is why they
made a dent in the peda !
With almost an hour behind schedule,
we decided to test the endurance of the
engines and I signaled my co-rider Vaibhav
for speed to be adjusted and make up for
lost time. With the jingle – Yeh Bullet Meri
Jaan ( This bullet is my life ) that I had
heard as a child and still a fresh in my
mind, Full ahead Captain !
In a flash, as though we were in a Harry
Potter flick, we went back in time. A slow
leisurely camel cart walking as though he
was on auto-pilot, Havelis that hold within
them the history of families and warriors
that dwelled in them – We were passing
Bagar, the colorful town which is known for
its educational institutions and also for
giving India one of her most illustrious and
successful businessmen. It also houses
my favorite non-hotel chain – Piramal
Haveli by Neemrana Hotels. How I wished
that there were two Sundays in a week !
There it was, the first signage that gave
directions for the Roop Niwas Kothi, thanks
to my ability to decipher short forms,
R.N.K.
Meant we are on the right track.
After clearing a few obstacles
(we call them speed breakers)
reached the gates of the
R.N.K.
Welcome to
Navalgarh !
It was indeed a truly Royale
Experience from them time we
entered the Roop Niwas Kothi. The thump
of the bullet was soon to be replaced by the
sound of the hooves. The finest Marwari
horses I ever saw and in numbers larger
than the Presidents Bodyguards ! So if you
are a serious rider, carry your breaches
and riding gear along.
From the seat to the saddle, how
they both behave the same. Start a cold
bullet, and she will miss fire a bit…..
Saddle up a horse, and he will take time
to welcome you!
How I wished, we had two Sundays! The
truly royal experience was over whelming.
A village full of havelies, paintings that
explain and tell stories about the region
and its history.
The journey’s experience was heightened
because we were on bikes from Royal
India Bikes, a travel company which is a
brainchild of Rajiv Singh Yadav, a Logistics
& Shipping specialist with 18 years
experience, an ardent biker and traveller
himself.
The company provides new bikes, best
equipment and travel tips for serious
bikers and their service extends from the
Himalayas to the plains of Rajasthan to
the Nilgiris in the south.B
lasting off from Delhi on a cold
foggy winter morning, we set out
on two of our lead bikes from the
pack, christened IL 78 & Jaguar
(with extra fuel tank), courtesy Royal India
Bikes, a New Delhi and Chandigarh-based
bike rental and travel advisory.
After encountering thick fog, we broke
out into a fine sunny day by the time we
reached Rewari, our first halt to stretch and
thaw ourselves. We stopped at a road side
dhabha, just after exiting NH8. Something
that happened to me many times at home,
happened here too…..there was no milk
for the tea. The owner made a dash to the
back yard, to draw milk from the buffalo,
promising us tea in next five minutes. The
buffalo obliged, and we got milk for our
tea. We rode on, and after a few minutes
realized of a navigation error which was
taking us back towards NH 8 while we were
to get on to NH71B. Thanks to the signage
put up by NHAI. We took our first real break
short of Singhana and had the most non-
fattening egg & aloo parathas with green
chillies on the house ! The chef’s logic was
that green chillies will keep us warm during
the ride.
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