At the end of your trip, you may care to stay for a while, perhaps to relax on a beach, explore an area close to your heart or simply broaden your horizons. Equally you may choose to commence your visit to India with one of these options.

However, we envisage a much wider variety of applications for the following suggestions and consider them not only as ideal short holidays in themselves, but also - clustered together in varying combinations rather like building blocks - as individualized holidays of whatever combination and length you choose. The following outlines are modules we have devised to cater to a wide range of tastes, using chauffeur-driven cars wherever land travel and sightseeing is involved.




Named after the legendary Jim Corbett (1875-1955) who shot his first big cat - a leopard - when he was only eight but went on to become an ardent conservationist, Corbett was India's first (and remains one of its finest national parks. Against a backdrop of Himalayan peaks, this scenically attractive park of valleys, grassland and sal forests has the river Ramganga (splendid mahseer fishing in season) running thoughit, and offers rich and varied bird and wildlife viewing. Visitors' creature comforts are not forgotten; the park lodges are more than comfortable- indeed Tiger Tops even has a swimming pool. During the monsoon season (June-mid Nov) the park is closed. Bird watching - over 600 species including the crested serpent eagle and Great Pied Hornbill - is best during December to February. The larger mammals - tiger, leopard and wild elephant - are best seen in late spring and early summer as they forsake forest cover for the river and waterholes. In midwinter the park can be very cold and early morning game viewing even in midsummer can be chilly Best approached from Delhi, the park is also easily reached from Agra and Lucknow.

Day 1-5
After the interesting 6-7 hr drive from Delhi, check into your hotel and relax. During the 3 following days enjoy game viewing and jungle activities -jeep safaris and expeditions on elephant back. On the fifth day return to Delhi by car.

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Encircled by snow-capped Himalayan peaks, protected from the monsoon by the rain shadow that forms in the lee of the mountains to the south, further north than Tibet and dotted with picturesque Buddhist monasteries perched perilously upon steep escarpments and remote crags, the high, arid plateau of Ladakh is unlike anywhere else in the subcontinent. Its austere, clear beauty will take your breath away; not least because it's some 9000-ft above sea level. Unfortunately it is not a trip we recommend for those with respiratory or cardiac problems. Ladakh is at its best from late May to mid October, but flights are subject to weather conditions. Despite this, if far-flung eyries are your delight you cannot do better than visit Ladakh.

Day 1
Depart Delhi by flight for Leh and check into your hotel. The altitude will affect exertion for a day or two, so take it easy.

Day 2-4
Leh is a fascinating market town. A gentle stroll will reveal its bazaar and a host of artisan's workshops. You will visit the Leh Palace which dominates the town, and later some of the gompas or monasteries for which the region is famous. Many lie within easy reach by car, including Shey, once the residence of the kings of Leh, on the east bank of the Indus; Thikse, perched on a crag overlooking the flood plain; and Hemis, the biggest and wealthiest in Ladakh, atop a green and pleasant hill with fine views of the mountains.

Day 5 Return flight to Delhi.

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There is no better vantagepoint to appreciate the wilderness desert areas of Rajasthan than the saddle of a camel. Surrounded by endless sandy wastes, these apparently ungainly animals come into their element, allowing you an authentic and intimate glimpse of villages and ways of life virtually unchanged for centuries. Your own creature comforts however should not be forgotten, so do bring a sun hat and a cushion (the swaying 'ride' of the camels can have unforeseen effects!). You will have your own camel and attendant/driver. Luggage will be accommodated in camel carts. The best center for camel safaris is Jaisalmer, easily accessible from Delhi or Mumbai.

Day 1
Leave Jaisalmer after breakfast by camel, visiting the oasis of Bada Bagh, lunching at Ramkunda, and continuing past Rajput and tribal villages, some occupied others abandoned, to Luderva for dinner and overnight tented accommodation.

Day 2
Leave for Moolsagar, a garden set around a small tank or lake where lunch will be taken (and the camels left) and so on in the afternoon to Jaisalmer by jeep.

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'Goa Dourada' as the 17th century Portuguese called it when the old capital was the envy of Europe. Golden it still is, with a 65 mile long coastline of fine beaches, a culture that is an enchanting fusion of Indian and Portuguese traditions, and a mouthwatering local cuisine. Goa has drawn travelers for centuries, initially merchant ventures seeking spices but now lotus-eaters intent on relaxing and enjoying themselves. Flights operate to Goa with great frequency from all over India so not only is Goa remarkably accessible but there is little need to trim the length of your stay to an airline's timetable.

Day 1
Depart from Mumbai for your flight to Goa and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2-5
At leisure in Goa.

Day 6
After an early lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai.

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