Delhi Most tailor- made itineraries to northern India will fl y into Delhi and we can easily arrange sightseeing to suit however much time you'd like to spend here. Delhi is actually two fascinating cities - old and new. Old Delhi pulses with energy and colour, providing a fascinating insight into the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. It is here you will see the enormous Red Fort, the Jama Masjid Mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, and the bustling bazaar of Chandni Chowk. New Delhi is a complete contrast; it is a landscaped city of wide boulevards, colonial monuments, stately palaces and formal parks. The Claridges HIGH The Claridges is a fi rst- class historic hotel in the heart of New Delhi. All the beautifully appointed rooms are air- conditioned and en- suite with a full range of facilities. There is also a swimming pool, four restaurants and a health club. We recommend this as a good option for those who want a pleasant base and extremely decent hotel during their stay in India's capital. The Imperial HIGH This is Delhi's luxury offering, a five- star hotel ideally and centrally located with 137 beautifully appointed rooms and suites. The hotel has a swimming pool, shopping arcade, health club, tennis and golf facilities, three restaurants and bar. Built in 1933, the hotel is a spacious mix of Victorian, old colonial and art deco styles, set in four hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds. Hans Plaza MID The Hans Plaza is a comfortable choice with the added bonus of being centrally located in New Delhi. Its 74 rooms are air- conditioned, tastefully furnished and have en- suite facilities. If you're looking for a good value property for your stay in India's capital, this would be it. ASIA | INDIA 103 India is such a vast and beautiful country. Every time I go back I am overwhelmed by the abundance of exciting wildlife - from colourful parrots to sloth bear, meddlesome monkeys to the number one on anyone's tick list - the majestic tiger! Clementine Gent, senior sales consultant and India expert SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Depart UK for Bhavnagar ( via Mumbai) Day 2 Velavadar National Park, 3- nights, Nilambagh Palace. Morning and afternoon game drives ( BLD) Day 5 Sasangir National Park, 4- nights, Lion Safari Camp. Home to approximately 300 Asiatic lions, it's your chance to see them! ( BLD) Day 9 Gondal, 1- night, Orchard Palace. Visit Gondal Lake ( BLD) Day 10 Little Rann of Kutch, 3- nights, Rann Riders Camp. Safaris to see the Asiatic wild ass ( BLD) Day 13 Mumbai, 1- night, Leela Kempinski ( B) Day 14 Return to the UK ( arrive same day) Departure dates Daily, November to May Cost per person From £ 2595 ( Nov, Jan - May), £ 2795 ( Dec) What's included Flights, transfers, meals as indicated, fi ve nights hotel accommodation and seven nights tented camp, guided activities WILDS OF GUJARAT A fascinating holiday to experience some of India's lesser known wildlife in Gandhi's home state. You'll see Asiatic lions, ass and fl amingos as well as endemic blackbuck, and endangered animals, like the India wolf. And it's a lesser trodden route, so you are less likely to be sharing these beautiful reserves with others. TAILOR- MADE Or visit us on the web www. wildlifeworldwide. com

Southern India Southern India has many wonderful wildlife areas and is very different to the experiences you'll have in the north. If you've visited India before, you may want to come back and see some of the superb species and natural habitats found in the south, or if you'd like to travel at a more relaxed pace, we can arrange a backwaters cruise or other unique adventure, only found in India! Eravikulam National Park Eravikulam, Kerala, is located in the western Ghats near to the scenic hill station of Munnar. The park was established to protect the nilgiri tahr, an endangered wild goat - the only one to be found south of the Himalayas. The Windermere Hotel HIGH This hotel is a cosy guesthouse on the Windermere Cardamom and Tea Estate near Munnar. Accommodation is in 15 rooms spread throughout the main farmhouse and nearby cottages. Some rooms have private balconies and the valley view rooms offer spectacular views across the Chithirapuram valley below. The farmhouse dining room offers tasty cuisine with a large balcony offering fabulous mountain views. Kerala Backwaters Kerala's Backwaters are a vast network of lakes, canals, estuaries and deltas of 44 rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters are a self- supporting ecosystem teeming with aquatic life and the canals are still the main highways for the villages in the area with over 900 kilometres navigable. One of the area's charms is the possibility of observing rural life and customs without feeling intrusive. The birdlife is amazing with a huge variety of species including kingfi shers, cormorants, woodpeckers, ducks, bee-eaters and raptors. Houseboat MID One of the highlights of a trip to southern India is a trip aboard a private houseboat ( built in a traditional style) for one or two nights. A typical cruise will pass through Keralan villages, surrounded by lush bright green paddy fi elds and soaring coconut trees. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar, one of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries in the world, is set high in the Cardamom Hills area of the Western Ghats. The park has 1,800 species of fl owering plants, 44 species of reptiles, 112 species of butterfly and a wide range of birds and mammals, including a large number of elephants, gaur, wild boar, four species of primate 104 Caption TAJ & TIGERS - FAMILY Highlights . See tigers in the wild . Visit the Taj Mahal and pink city of Jaipur . Be inspired by the amazing Taj Mahal Discover ancient forts, temples and a maze of alleyways in Old Delhi's traditional bazaar. Then see the delight on the faces of your children as they see their fi rst tiger in the wild in Ranthambhore. You'll also explore the atmospheric pink city of Jaipur, go birdwatching in a cycle-rickshaw at Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary and fi nally be amazed by the tranquillity of the world's most beautiful building - the Taj Mahal. GROUP TOUR ITINERARY Day 1 Depart UK for Delhi Day 2 Arrive Delhi; relax, then explore bazaar ( B) Day 3 Train to Pushkar and camel ride ( B) Day 4 Guided tour of Pushkar Lake; then drive to Jaipur ( BL) Day 5 Jaipur sightseeing ( B) Day 6 Drive to Ranthambhore ( BD) Day 7 In Ranthambhore; morning and afternoon game drives ( BLD) Day 8 Train to Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Birdspotting in Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary by cycle rickshaw. Then drive via deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri to Agra ( B) Day 9 Visit the Taj Mahal. Evening train to Delhi ( B) Day 10 Depart Delhi for the UK ( B) If you fancy some beach time at the beginning or end of your trip, you can extend your stay for three nights to enjoy the beaches of Goa. Departure dates 13 Feb - 22 Feb 2010 27 Mar - 05 Apr 2010 03 Apr - 12 Apr 2010 16 Oct - 25 Oct 2010 23 Oct - 01 Nov 2010 18 Dec - 27 Dec 2010 26 Dec - 04 Jan 2011 12 Feb - 21 Feb 2011 26 Mar - 04 Apr 2011 02 Apr - 11 Apr 2011 09 Apr - 18 Apr 2011 15 Oct - 24 Oct 2011 22 Oct - 31 Oct 2011 Flight inclusive cost per person From £ 1399 Land only cost per person From £ 899 What's included Flights ( fl ight inclusive package only), transfers, meals as indicated, seven nights hotel accommodation and one night camping Max. group size 16 Tour code FITT Ask for our full tour dossier DELHI Ajmer RANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Fatehpur Sikri JAIPURAGRA PUSHKAR Talk to an expert 0845 130 6982