Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Udaipur - a fresh view of India

After 3 very challenged sleeps in Jaipur I slept most of the 7.5  hour drive to Udaipur - another Rajasthan city.  The city on first view is spectacular. So lush and green.  Our friend Alex booked us in at a hotel called Devi Garh. Sight unseen which in India can go really either way.  Thankfully this one was a treat.

Our first night here having dinner in the dining room we recognized the people sitting beside us at the table.....Deva Premal and Miten - two spiritual singers/chanters. Went to their concert in Toronto back in July and they are amazing. A married couple - she was twenty when they met - he was 40ish (now roughly 40 and 60 years old) - met at an Ashram in India.  Meeting them was an incredible experience.   See link...... http://www.devapremalmiten.com

The pictures tell the story of this magnificent palace sitting high in the mountain over a small village - a village that no doubt the hotel has helped in so many ways......



The staff - so well trained - so polite and thoughtful.....


Spent some time trekking in the hills and riding a camel........


soo many photo opportunities here.  I don't want to leave............


Spent 3 days here.  Will post more pics later.

Love
Tam

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