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a SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1961 <*Tmagine me, living in a Maharajah's palace! Of course ~dl's fantastic--hul so is-everything about fabulous India , , , where the centuries lire on, side by side! Twentieth~ century lurury, in a historically enchanting oriental setting, The most thrillingly different vacation we've ever had--and it cost less than our European trip last year..." CF iio magine me living in a Maharajah's J Palace " BY PETER GARTH you may not be planning a Royal Shikar (tiger hunt), or anticipating a visit to a Maharajah's pink marble palace, but in common with many other adventurous AY Canadians, you may be casting speculative glances at .-- Ch ! India, This thousand-faceted land holds a compelling charm for modern Marco Polos, : mm Benares, the sacred city of Siva, still stretches its i four-miles of burning ghats along the storied Ganges, i ie | ; Holy men meditate and pray , . . priests dip the sacred pl rte} Sots water to perform the age-old rituals of Hinduism, bk | Laps IT] The Vale of Kashmir lures with its fabulous Shalimar, the garden of the Moguls, or Nasim, almost as beautiful, if not so well known, Here houseboats, ornate as iced Victorian wedding cakes, rock on the lotus beds, as a tiny fishing boat glides by, Here acres of daffodils, iris and cloud-like pink and white fruit blossoms make Kashmir in Spring unbelievably lovely, ORTH, the Himalayas challenge men to greater and greater heights, skiing on the lower slopes offers thrills never before experienced, South on the golden Malabar coast is Gaugin country ,,, crescents of beaches, topknot palms , . , the beautiful grace of native women balancing burdens easily on their heads, All this is India, , . and much, much more, Dances, page antry, ancient cultures, magnificent spectacles, the whole wonderful land abounds with interest to western %k In some areas luxurious palaces have been converted into eyes. .. hotels, some providing swimming pools, tennis cowrts and' XTRAVAGANT pageantry, colorful display, mark private golf courses, Rates are remarkably lew, $9.00 to $156.00 "the celebration of many of India's chief festivals, double, including meals, Western food is featured and English Perhaps the most spectacular are the Dusserah festivals is commonly spoken. of Mysore, Nobles pay the traditional homage of gold to the Maharajah and the whole Mysore celebrates, " 'the ancient victory of Rama over the forces of evil, Ten days of festival are climaxed by the procession : ; : : to the temple, They are led by the state bodyguard, The new Mecca of the sophisticated traveller mounted on coal black horses with leopardskin saddles, + Inquire from your Travel Agen, or from She foul Seis, dee Valaée } Sh th the path ; es an retinues. come GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TOURIST OFFICE elephants, headed by the largest, painted, bejewelled 177-179 King Stvect West, Taranto, EM, 2.3188 with gold earrings, plaques, anklets, necklace, even his tusks tipped with golden shields , . , the Maharajah