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...peace initiative has brought him iconic status, no mean feat in a nation in which politicians are generally considered thieves. Mukund Mody, a New York City doctor and friend, was with Vajpayee on the night in May 1998 when India's first nuclear weapon was detonated in the Rajasthan desert. "There was no talk," says Mody. "We had our soup, I left for the airport, and I didn't hear about the test until I got to New York. He keeps to himself. He needs no counsel...
...result, nearly every high-end chain is expanding. The Shangri-La, Oberoi, Le Meridien, Hyatt and Taj chains are either upgrading or searching for new properties. In Rajasthan, for example, which shares a border with Pakistan, the ritzy Amanresorts International is opening two exclusive destinations, one a tented camp near a famous tiger reserve and the other, a hotel inside a palace in the so-called Blue City of Jodhpur, where virtually all the buildings are painted the same bright...
...when India won its freedom from Britain, the first act of its new leaders was to demand that the maharajas hand in their crowns. While many princes withered away into penury, a few adapted to democracy, refashioning themselves as politicians and diplomats. Others, such as the enterprising Kings of Rajasthan, converted their palaces into magnificent five-star hotels and turned themselves into successful businessmen. But as The Unforgettable Maharajas shows, India's royals will be best remembered for their pomp?and pomposity...
...entertained by parading elephants, dancing girls and cross-legged musicians. "We're offering tourists the chance to experience the life of royalty," explains Srivastava. At a cost of $3,000 per person, however, you might prefer to remain a subject. For more information on the regal option, call the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corp. at (91-141) 2203425/2203531...
...TRAVEL Rajasthan's Monumental Trouble...