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Indian billionaires' favourite playgrounds

Last updated on: November 25, 2011 16:58 IST

Image: Docked luxury yachts are seen in Saint-Tropez harbour on the French Riviera. Vijay Mallya (inset).
Photographs: Charles Platiau/Reuters.

Vijay Mallya

French Riviera turns out to be Vijay Mallya's favourite destination. He also owns a mega yacht, Indian Empress in the French Riviera. Mallya owns an island called Sainte-Marguerite.

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Holiday hotspots of Indian billionaires

Image: An elephant walks past a car load of tourists in South Africa's Kruger National Park. Mukesh Ambani (inset).
Photographs: Mike Hutchings/Reuters.

Mukesh Ambani

India's richest man prefers the tranquil Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Ambani family spent their holiday twice in this African locale. Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa.

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Holiday hotspots of Indian billionaires

Image: Tower Bridge, London. Kumar Mangalam Birla (Inset)

Kumar Mangalam Birla

Kumar Mangalam Birla flies to either London, or St Moritz in Switzerland every year for ten days. St. Moritz is a resort town in the Engadine valley in Switzerland.

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Holiday hotspots of Indian billionaires

Image: Village of Silvaplana near St. Moritz. Lakshmi Mittal (inset).
Photographs: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters.

Lakshmi Mittal

Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has several homes in the UK, India and other countries. He owns a luxurious chalet in St Moritz, Switzerland, which is ideal for a perfect holiday.

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Holiday hotspots of Indian billionaires

Image: Visitors ride an open-air tourist bus which passes in front of the Arc de Triomphe, near the Champs Elysees in Paris. Shashi and Ravi Ruia (inset).
Photographs: Benoit Tessier/Reuters.

Shashi and Ravi Ruia

Shashi and Ravi Ruia, who own Essar Group prefer to holiday in France. They also own homes in Mumbai and London.

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Holiday hotspots of Indian billionaires

Image: Singita Lodge game park. Adi Godrej (inset).

Adi Godrej

Chairman of the Godrej Group, Adi Godrej visits South Africa's Singita Lodge game park, and Italy's mind blowing Amalfi coast.

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Holiday hotspots of Indian billionaires

Image: Competitors speed down the natural ice track during the two-man training session at St. Moritz resort. Rahul Bajaj (inset).
Photographs: Denis Balibouse/Reuters.

Rahul Bajaj

St Moritz which has one of the best Swiss ski resorts, is a big attraction for the world's billionaires including Rahul Bajaj.


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Holiday hotspots of Indian billionaires

Image: People enjoy Autumn sunshine in Victoria Tower Gardens in London. Vijaypat Singhania (inset).

Vijaypat Singhania

For Raymond head Vijaypat Singhania, London is one of his best holiday hotspots.

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