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Offbeat Destinations in Rajasthan<\/h2>\n

When I first thought of writing on the subject \u2013 Offbeat
\nDestinations in India,<\/strong> I had somewhat structured my blog in my mind \u2013
\npicking one place from every corner of incredible India that I have visited, writing
\nabout it; Keeping it simple without making it too lengthy. But as I started writing
\ntoday, there was this incessant rain outside my huge French windows overlooking the
\nJaipur city. I hoped to get drenched in the rain, fill my lungs with the pleasing
\nmoisture-heavy breeze and inhale the smell of wet earth. The monsoons in Rajasthan
\nare laden with an indescribable feeling of joy. The earth bursts into shades of
\ngreen, the aroma of bhutta pakoras (Corn dumplings) waft out of every house, the
\nimmense relief from the hot summer is visible on every face. And as I was doing so, I
\nfelt torn. On one hand, I wanted to write about the beautiful coastline of Gokarna
\nnear Goa and on the other, I wanted to tell the tales of experiencing the joy of rain
\nin the desert terrain of Rajasthan. I wanted as much to write about my favorite Leh
\ncafes, as I wanted to write about along the Living Root Bridges of Mawlynnong or
\nabout taking a boat ride in the cleanest river against the stunning beauty of Dawki
\nin Meghalaya. I had made up my mind and without any further delay I quickly browsed
\nthrough my travel memoirs and took out one particular Holiday in Rajasthan I did a
\nfew months ago.<\/p>\n

Every time we think of Rajasthan, the very first destinations that catch up our fancy
\nare Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur. For those like me who have already
\nvisited these touristy places and looking to explore the state a little more, you
\nwill find that there are many offbeat destinations in Rajasthan that can give you a
\nflavor of everything that Rajasthan is famous for \u2013 magnificent palaces, abandoned
\nforts, elephants, camels, and of course sumptuous desi food. These places promise
\ncharm, tradition, history, culture, immense beauty and serenity minus the chaos that
\noverwhelms most of the famous tourist places.<\/p>\n

My itinerary was: Delhi \u2013 Amanbagh (Ajabgarh) \u2013 Jaipur \u2013 Deogarh \u2013 Rawla Narlai
\n(Narlai) \u2013 Kumbhalgarh \u2014 Udaipur<\/p>\n

I will skip writing about Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur because a lot much have been spoken
\nabout these places in the past. For more information on these places click on the
\nrespective links<\/p>\n

Places to see in Delhi | Places to see in Jaipur | Places to see in Udaipur
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Amanbagh Resort, Ajabgarh<\/h2>\n

Amanbagh is a little hectic drive from Delhi (over 5 hrs including breaks) but you
\nreach a place so gorgeous and exquisite that just the sight of it makes up for the
\nlong and tiring drive??. It suits perfect for travellers seeking top notch luxury
\nnear Jaipur (being only 2 hrs from Jaipur)<\/p>\n

I\u2019m going to let these pictures speak their thousand words:<\/p>\n

The sandstone and pink marble palace is designed with every possible contemporary
\ncomfort in mind, comprising of 24 Haveli Suites and 16 Pool Pavilions situated in
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Swimming Pool in Amanbagh<\/h2>\n

Offering cool respite from Rajasthan\u2019s hot weather, the 33-metre swimming pool is
\ncentered within the resort\u2019s gardens. Light meals and snacks are available poolside
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Dinning at Amanbagh<\/h2>\n

Each Terrace Haveli Suite provides expansive living space \u2013 a bedroom with king sized
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Haveli Suites Of Amanbagh<\/h2>\n

Opulent furnishings, larger than life rooms and exquisitely decorated interiors speak
\nvolumes about this marvelous edifice called Amanbagh. A stay at the hotel guarantees
\nyou a trip back to a by-gone Moghul era.The countryside surrounding Amanbagh reveals
\nthe ruins of an ancient empire. I also did a brief excursion to Bhangarh. Bhangarh is
\nfamed to be one of the most haunted places in the world.<\/p>\n

From Amanbagh, my next stoppage was Jaipur. It was an absolute culinary delight to be
\nin Jaipur. But I will not get into this now, maybe in my future posts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Deogarh Mahal. Deogarh<\/h2>\n

The ease of accessibility and distance from the major cities of Rajasthan makes Deogarh
\na convenient choice for offbeat travellers like me. Deogarh can conveniently fit in
\nany itinerary of Rajasthan being only 135 kms from Udaipur and 150 kms from Jodhpur.
\nHowever it was a whopping 275 kms from Jaipur, (farthest for me?). You can break this
\njourney by halting a night in Ajmer or Pushkar. I have been to Pushkar umpteen times
\nand decided to give it a miss.<\/p>\n

Deogarh Mahal, a fort and a luxury heritage hotel is dominant in this otherwise small
\nand quaint village. Deogarh Mahal continues to be owned by the erstwhile rulers of
\nthe region; a part of the building still houses members of the royal family while
\nanother part has been converted to a heritage hotel. The family personally supervises
\nthe hotel which is evident in their hospitality standards. The Rooms are lovely,
\nunique and are fully-equipped with modern facilities with around the clock room
\nservice. Each wall, staircase and piece of art has a story to tell. One can
\nexperience the exotic murals, stunning architecture and bask in the sunlight on one
\nof the numerous balconies that are spread throughout the palace. I was spoilt with
\noptions of partaking ayurvedic massages or floating in the swimming pool or just
\nlazing around in the jacuzzi. A peaceful library, an indoor gym and tennis courts are
\nalso available. In the evening, I feasted on delicious Mewari cuisine cooked with
\nfresh local produce, while enjoying authentic and live cultural performances. Old
\nworld charm, luxury and modern amenities topped with warm and hospitable staff, what
\nelse could one ask for. It\u2019s a place I just didn\u2019t want to leave.<\/p>\n

I also enjoyed an hour and half ride through the mountains past British era tunnels and
\nbridges, aboard the historic meter gauge train. One also has an option to drive
\naround the rural countryside in vintage cars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RAWLA NARLAI\u2026 a heritage resort<\/h2>\n

Rawla Narlai, a quaint retreat in the tiny hidden town of Narlai, was my next
\ndestination just 70 km from Deogarh and around 30 kms before Ranakpur. It is a 17th
\ncentury fortress converted into a heritage resort. Surrounded by beautiful hillocks
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Stepwell Dinner at Rawla Narlai<\/h2>\n

The step-well dinner which the hotel organizes is incredibly romantic. The step well is
\nlit by hundreds of lamp spreading their light under the star-studded sky. It was
\nsomething that transported me back in an ancient Rajasthan. I recommend booking this
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Luxury Heritage Grand Rooms at Rawla Narlai<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dinning at Rawla Narlai<\/h2>\n

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Leopard Safari arranged by Rawla Narlai<\/h2>\n

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Kumbhalgarh Fort<\/h2>\n

Just about 50 kilometres from Narlai stands the highest, most formidable and an almost
\ninvincible fort of Rajasthan. The glorious Kumbhalgarh Fort is one of those places
\nwhere one can witness the power and strength of the Rajput rulers during the medieval
\nperiod. Interestingly, its walls extend for a whopping 36 kms, making it one of the
\nlargest walled complexes in the world. The mere size of the fort talks volumes about
\nit. Despite being 700 years old, Kumbhalgarh Fort is still intact and in good shape,
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36 kms long walled Kumbhalgarh Fort<\/h2>\n

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