It is amazingly detailed post, of course with ton of images. I wish I could say, added to my checklist of travel but I can't. I am kind of homesick guy & can't take travel more than a day or two. It doesn't mean I don't go. I take photos & stays stored in photos gallery. I'm glad that you took time & shared with us. Renting a chariot is reasonably cheap here at Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
Here they have same - toy-train ride, chariot ride, snacks corner, kids play area. But if you go here in weekends, it's super crowded.