Last night Sanjeev and the hotel staff celebrated my birthday. I cut a delicious dark chocolate cake (complimentary from Umaid Bhawan) and finished off my birthday with wine toasts.
We woke up to the twitter of birds, calls of peacock, and pitter-patter of the rain. The way it is raining here, it is hard to believe we are in Rajasthan. 
We went for a grand breakfast. People love to feed you here. They’d keep bringing assortments on your table, and would sugget you to try out various things. You are actually spoilt for choice by the time you actually start eating your meal. The smiles never leave the royal butlers’ faces. The humbleness of people around makes this place special than anywhere else I have been so far.
Even though it was drizzling, Sanjeev and I decided to take a walk outside the palace. I saw a real peacock dancing to the rain for the first time ever.
Sharing some pics from today. Totally looking forward to next few days of our stay here.
I just received a huge bouquet of lilies , a personal hand written card, and a polo shirt as a gift for my birthday from Umaid Bhawan. The operations manager and his staff personally came to wish and present the gift. This place never fails to surprise.
Ciao!
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Wearing :
Skirt,Top, Belt : Zara
Shoes : Steve MaddenBag : Promod
Bangles : Aldo
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I think I just fell in love…. I’m sending this link to M pronto… this place totallly goes n my list
it seems exotic..
loved every bit of these pics..
njoyy d rains..u took d luck wid u here as it generally don’t rain here dis much..
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yeah bee, should totally go.
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thanks richss.
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wow Rati… What a place this is
beautiful…. and you looked stunning too….
have fun….
I too wana go on a holiday soon
sweta, you should totally go. it’s one awesome place.
) thanks 
WOW!
You look stunning Rati! And you guys look so cute, such a great couple *touchwood*
Love that peacock photo! Have a great vacation dahling, you totally deserve it!!!
awww thanks abinaya.
) that shot is beyond belief. I did a “hail you” after this shot . hihih
Rati, this post is such a delight to the eyes…Rajasthan, especially Jaipur has been on my must visit list…your posts are making me more eager to go…
Do try to visit the Gem Palace if you have not visited it yet…also, the Anokhi museum of hand printing…you can find the details here…
http://www.anokhi.com/museum/visit.html
thank you for the details paddy .
let’s see if the rain subsides, we’d be able to go somewhere out. thanks 
stunning
and enjoy ur holids…!!
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again loved the styling and the belt is so pretty!the peacock pic had me spellbound.!!
and the palace and food pics.. !!again im at loss of words!!
enjoy ..!!
thanks deepika.
thank you neha. You should plan out to come here some time. it is beyond belief.
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I want to call you ‘Maharani Sahiba’ after seeing the 4th pic…. plz accept the title!!! hehe… I just wish there was somebody to hold the umbrella for you!!! grandeur is everywhere to be seen in all the pics!!! enjoy your stay!!
and I’m loving the backdrop of the palace in all the pics… such a fresh change from the regular Delhi backdrop (needless to say, I love Delhi, but still!!!)….
awwww ritu.. hihih i agree ritu, i love delhi but this is the closest you can come to feeling royal.
Truely magnificent 
yeah…. imagine somebody like me who is a Rajput…. this is pure bliss! I love Rajasthan to the core! I love Delhi, but my soul lies in those palaces
i agree ritu
such a rich and touching post…life is beautiful
Gorgeous scenery, gorgeous food, gorgeous Rati! And major kudos to Sanjeev who captures all this so beautifully, seriously, until this post I didn’t even think of all the talent that goes into photographing these posts! Thanks to both of you for sharing these with us : )) you make an adorable couple <3
neha thanks.
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Thankooo devie.
Sanjeev is becoming awesome with his pictures. Sometimes i get irritated at how many pics he clicks but guess it’s all worth it in the end. 
Exotic
Peacock Photo is so nice….awesome capture.. God Bless you… You guys look adorable 
Nice pics and so romantic
thanks swathi.
thanks dita 
You must’ve felt like a princess on your birthday with so much pampering
haha. Loved the peacock shot and the one of the two of you together. Your outfit totally goes with the Rajasthani royal atmosphere! Must be so much more nice with the rains!
thank you nandini. It’s pretty awesome. you should totally plan a trip here sometime.
) Snajeev totally made me feel like a princess. 
Love the place looks so gorgeous ! Happy Birthday
I can see you had a totally smashing day ! 
Sanjeev ji.. What fantastic shots.. :thumbs up:
its such a royal birthday surprise for u na.. Excited with the pics.. Waiting eagerly for more.. Hihi!! The palace is splendid.. Living the moments thru ur piccys..
J doo thanks. I read your mail. Laughed out hard. loll!!! Thanks.
Thank you pia. Hope you visit the place soon. :-*
he rati..
it looks so grand n beautiful..
u look so happy.. god bless
thanks kangan
Rati.. I’m so speechless over the photos.. The place looks simply heavenly. Just have to visit once in my lifetime!!! And the peacock photo!!! Awesome!!!!!!
The pic is very sweet 
Such a cute couple u guys make
And u look so gorgeous.. Like a princess!!!
Thank you so much ramya.
) You really have to go there once. It’s actually a heaven on earth. 
my god..seems like a dream destination…
wow… “the grand foyer” is looking marvellous :O
What fabulous clicks ! The peacock one is the best and the view from the outside..
i agree bidisha.
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Thanks bhumika
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Belated birthday wishes rati ….lovely pics