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Amanbagh to Aman I Khas & Ranthambore National Park

Today was a transition day from Amanbagh to Aman I Khas, an idyllic 10-unit camp on the edge of Ranthambore National Park.  The drive was a bit longer than anticipated and some rough roads, but Nirvana awaited us at the end. We arrived at Aman I Khas in time for a quick lunch before setting off for our first safari
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Monday, March 7th: A Glimpse of Real India

Monday brought a delicious start to the day with mint tea, fresh squeezed orange juice and toast with homemade lemon butter.  We joined our guide, Sitaram, for a walk to the local village.  He was a font of information on everything from Mughal history to the many species of birds we saw.  The villagers welcomed us with open arms and
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Gurgaon to Alwar (Rajasthan) (Sunday, March 6)

Good horn, good brakes, and good luck…the three essential things you need for a drive in India…thank goodness we had all of the above plus the prowess of our Peirce & Leslie driver! We had a longish five hour drive from Gurgaon to the Alwar region of Rajasthan.  In spite of it being early Sunday morning, I think every truck
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