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Nothing to do with adventure holidays I agree, but I had to show you this.

Our wonderful grandaughter was selected as a ‘model’ for the Mamas & Papas stores and now their catalogue has been published, and here she is. Is she a ‘natural’ or what? We only have to point a camera towards her these days and she goes into one of her poses! Oh, her name is Ariana and she’s just turned 2.

Ariana

I need your help.

I’m hoping to arrange a trip to a place called Ramnagar in the Gujwanrala district of the Punjab. A sort of personal Adventure Holiday.

Why? The forefathers of my old Regiment fought a battle in the Sikh War there and it is still celebrated today - even though it was an unmitigated disaster for us. Our Commander, Lieutenant Colonel William Havelock, lost his life there. In the year 2000 I raised funds for the restoration of the burial site in order to prevent its likely devastation in the next rain season. We also provided books to a local school.

Ramnagar was first heard of around 1706 when it was in the hands of Charat Singh, the great grandfather of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. In addition to the burial site there is also a Summer Palace built by Ranjit Singh (not the Golden Temple) although it is now in a state of ruin.

I expect that there will be about twelve of us and we’re getting on so we’ll need our comforts. If you can offer any advice about how such a trip could be arranged please leave a comment - it will be followed up.

Over the years Ramnagar has been known as Rasulnagar,  Rasul-Nagar, Ras-ul-Nagar, Ramnuggar, Ramnuggur and possibly many others. If you want to comment on the ‘trip’, Ramnagar, the Battle, Ranjit Singh, Havelock, or any other related topic, please go ahead.

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Kumuka Overland Truck

A feature of the Africa Overland Tour is the instantly-recognisable Kumuka Truck.

With their distinctive blue colour the big blue truck virtually becomes your home, perhaps for many weeks, so Kumuka make the trucks as comfortable as possible. Onboard you’ll find mostly forward facing seats, a coolbox, stereo, safe for valuables and even a small library. There is ample storage space and all of the camping/cooking equipment is carried on board. The vehicles carry a comprehensive range of spare parts and they are all well maintained by local mechanics.

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