Rajasthan, tour leading and India

I’ve recently returned from Rajasthan after being on a training trip on one of Explore’s “In Style” trips: Rajasthan – Land of the Maharajahs. To say it was an amazing experience is not to do it justice at all, and I am still coming to terms with how different my universe seems having been to the World’s largest democracy. It was timely too, given the celebrations this year marking India’s 60th year in 2007.

Ramesh Koul, Udaipur

Whilst there, my tour leader was Ramesh Koul, who looked after us very well. He kindly agreed to be interviewed in the gardens of Udaipur’s City Palace, whilst drinking some Masala Chai (that’s spicy ginger tea). I’m afraid there’s a bit of background noise but then as Ramesh commented several times, “if it isn’t noisy, it isn’t the real India.”

Sunrise over Jaisalmer Ramesh, the Camel Driver View over the City Palace gardens, Udaipur

I’ll have some more posts and podcasts on India this week, so if you have anything to tell us about India just leave a comment!

 
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One Response to “Rajasthan, tour leading and India”

  1. Rosemary Kurwie says:

    Ramesh Koul was our tour leader last October.We had a fabulous trip and ramesh became a special friend. It was so great to listen to his voice-all the memories came back-especially of the sore backside after 2 days on a camel!

    This is a fantastic trip,unforgettable and definitely worth a second visit.

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