The Silk Route - NYT Style Magazine: Travel Spring 2006
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The Silk Route
Portfolio by Raymond Meier
Whether by land or by sea, the road to Rajasthan is paved with riches.
Guests of the Taj Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, India, a city near the Pakistani border in Rajasthan, can ride around Lake Pichola in a honeymoon boat (go to www.tajhotels.com). Dries Van Noten jacket, $1,265. At Neiman Marcus. J. Mendel gown, $7,500. At J. Mendel stores. Ralph Lauren gold beaded necklace. Tom Binns necklace.
Palace on Wheels, a luxury heritage train, stops in cities like Jaipur, known for its jewels, and Agra, the site of the Taj Mahal, on its seven-day tour (www.palaceonwheels.com). Perfect for the bar car, a Marc Jacobs jacket, $3,900, and pants, $3,900. At Marc Jacobs stores, or go to www.marcjacobs.com. Jill Reno gold beaded necklace (top). Tom Binns necklace (middle) and bracelet. Faraone Mennella for Carolina Herrera gold chain beaded necklace (bottom). Sergio Rossi shoes.
Built in the 1600’s, this former pleasure palace on Jagmandir Island stands empty in the middle of Lake Pichola but may be rented for weddings and parties. Michael Kors dress, $7,500. At Michael Kors, 974 Madison Avenue and Beverly Hills, Calif. Tom Binns necklace (top). Faraone Mennella for Carolina Herrera chain necklace (bottom).
From the palace on Jagmandir Island are views of both the Taj Lake Palace Hotel and City Palace, a royal complex that includes hotels and an art museum. Prada dress, $8,465, top, $490, and sandals. At Prada, 841 Madison Avenue. Ralph Lauren necklace (worn as bracelet).
Daydreaming over a hot paratha in the Palace on Wheels Maharani dining car. Louis Vuitton dress, $30,000, and sunglasses. Go to www.vuitton.com. Jill Reno necklace. Smythson of Bond Street diary. Cross Classic Century pen.
Navigating a wood-paneled corridor on the train ride from Chittaurgarh to Udaipur. Oscar de la Renta linen dress, $4,600. At Bergdorf Goodman. Saks Fifth Avenue. Tom Binns necklace (top). Ralph Lauren gold beaded necklace (bottom). Prada shoes.
Marble elephants guard the entrance to Jagmandir Island. Bill Blass dress, $5,990. At Saks Fifth Avenue. Neiman Marcus. Ralph Lauren gold beaded necklace. All other jewelry by Tom Binns. Fashion assistant: Britt Marie Kittelsen. Hair by Bok-Hee for Streeters. Makeup by Fabiola for Giorgio Armani at the Wall Group. Model: Reka Ebergenyi. Production by Ragi Dholakia and Monica Bariya. When in Rajasthan Greaves Travel arranges private and group tours (www.greavestravel.com). Stay at: Shiv Niwas Palace, a hotel at the City Palace (www.hrhindia.com). Eat at: the Darikhana restaurant in Udaipur, with its spectacular water views.
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