Events of the month

Members of 'Young Presidents Organisation' in Udaipur
On September 22, 2006, Movie star Juhi Chawla, also a member of Young Presidents Organisation visited Udaipur with a number of eminent ladies from Mumbai and Delhi. Amongst the guests were Dr. Swati Piramal, Mrs. Nita Ambani, Mrs. Anuradha Mahindra, Mrs. Sangita Jindal, Mrs. Ananya Goenka, Mrs. Czaee Shah, Mrs. Anupa Sahney, Mrs. Leena Tiwari, Mrs. Nawaz Singhania, Mrs. Radhika Sheth, Mrs. Yasmin Borshberg. The YPO, who organise yearly meetings, gathered this year in Udaipur to discuss issues relating to education, business development and tourism. During their stay in Udaipur they visited The City Palace Museum and other heritage sites. They dined at Shiv Niwas Palace, attended the Mewar Son et Lumiere and met Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur.
Distinguished members of the YPO Mumbai Chapter are Bollywood personalites, Gauri Khan, Govinda, Mandira Bedi and Abshishek Bachchan.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur with the members of Young Presidents Organisation at Shambhu Niwas Palace

Dandia Dhamal at The Promenade
A high-spirited programme of song and dance sequences was held at The Promenade from September 23 to October 01, 2006. Starting at 7 pm the magical ambience lasted late into the evening.
Stalls of vegetarian food provided guests with an assorted cuisine and in observance of Navratra a special counter serving Sabudana ki Khichadi, Kangni ke Pakode and Rabri was set up for those respecting the nine days of fast.
A lucky draw with surprise gifts was included in these celebrations. The Promenade along on the banks of Lake Pichola provided a magic atmosphere under the moon and stars with twinkling lights and music. The huge gathering stood testament to the event's success.
 

Children enjoying the puppet show at Jagmandir

World Tourism Day celebrations at HRH Group of Hotels
 

On September 27, 2006 World Tourism Day was celebrated at the HRH Group of Hotels. All guests arriving at any of the HRH Group's hotel were greeted in traditional style with Shehnai, Nagada, Garlanding and Welcome Drink. Each guest received a personal letter from the Manager of the respective hotel who hosted tea and cocktails for all inhouse guests. First arrivals at the hotel received an offer of upgrade to his, or her room category.
Inhouse guests of Shiv Niwas Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Shikardbadi Hotel and Garden Hotel were invited to a private showing of the Mewar Son et Lumiere as a guest of HRH Group Hotels. Cocktails were then held at Palki Khana. Those wishing to experience Dandia Dhamal were accompanied to The Promenade to partake in the programme of song and dance.
Following this year's theme of 'Tourism Enrich', HRH Group of Hotels organised a boat ride on lake Pichola for a group of children from the local orphanage. The children were also taken to the Palace Island of Jagmandir where they were shown the Jagriti Exhibition and were entertained to a puppet show. The children also visited the City Palace Museum.

Dandia Dhamal at The Promenade