Sri LankaIndiaNepalChinaBorneoIn focusClimate - India Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecTemperature max (°C) 21 24 31 36 41 39 36 34 34 34 29 23Rainfall (mm) 23 18 13 8 13 74 180 173 117 10 3 10FebruaryAs leaves fall, grasses wither and water sources recede in the Indian subcontinent, opportunities to see the magnifi cent tiger are at their best until April. Pages 86-93ContentsAsiaIndia ...................................................................................................86 - 93Sri Lanka ............................................................................................94 - 97China ..................................................................................................98 - 99Borneo ................................................................................................100 - 105An estimated 40,000 big cats lived in India a century ago. Today tiger numbers are approximately 1,400 although offi cial data is hard to come by. This is an exceptionally sad situation and tourist support is necessary in order to help preserve these amazing creatures. Despite the dwindling numbers, sightings amongst Wildlife Worldwide clients are still good and India presents a different experience to the traditional safari. Top tip:Borneo is a good year-round destination. Wildlife viewing is often good during the wet seasons, generally only being suspended when rains make travelling diffi cult.85MarchSpring time is one of the best times for panda tracking in the Qinling Mountains of China, before the vegetation becomes too thick. Pages 98-99OctoberIn Nepal the many wildlife camps and lodges begin to open again after the monsoon season. October and November are good for mammal sightings. See our website for details.November For keen birders, the best time to see birds in Bharatpur, India, is November to February when water levels are high and migratory birds are in residence. Page 91ASIA | INTRODUCTION

India86Bandhavgarh is a former royal hunting reserve where the elusive white tigers of Rewa were discovered. Today it has a very high density of Bengal tigers, one of the highest in India. Over the years, we have certainly been successful with sightings here. You can also spot a myriad of other animals amid its forest terrain. Kings Lodge HIGHRecommended because of its eco-friendly design, Kings Lodge is set in five hectares and is surrounded by forested hills. There are four cottage rooms and eight rooms on stilts, each with a lofted balcony and beautiful views.Tiger Trails Resort MIDTiger Trails consists of 12 cottages, each with en-suite facilities. Set in pleasant surroundings with a well-stocked library, restaurant and bar area, the lodge overlooks a private lake which attracts a variety of resident and migratory birds. Treehouse Hideaway HIGHFor a room with a view, choose Treehouse Hideaway. It is unique because its fi ve spacious air-conditioned thatched cottages are perched high in Mahua trees, with large balconies overlooking Bandhavgarh's fort. India is an eclectic mix of the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. There are few places that can stir people's emotions like India can - you'll either love it or hate it! Our view is that if you take one of our tailor-made holidays to India, with hand-picked lodges and camps, you will not only love it, but will want to keep going back to visit more of the national parks and fascinating cultural sights on offer. India's wildlife is in a class of its own and there are superb properties located around all of the key tiger reserves. Our guides' knowledge of wildlife is also excellent, providing you with an exciting and satisfying destination to explore.Talk to an expert 0845 130 6982Bandhavgarh National Park