95 India To book call 0845 863 9616or visit www. exodus. co. uk The Hills of Rajasthan Walking through the rolling hills and countryside of India's colourful state, plus a camel safari into the desert The landscape of Rajasthan is extremely varied, ranging from the desert sand dunes to the lofty hills of the Aravallis. These little- visited hills are one of the oldest ranges in the world and are ideal for trekking. There are beautiful meadows, dense forests, lakes and waterfalls as well as an array of birdlife. We also visit the historic Kumbhalgarh Fort, the Jain Temples of Ranakpur and of course the romantic Taj Mahal. Taking to camels, we journey across the shimmering sands and camp under the desert stars. Our destination is Pushkar, a bewitching town that is an important pilgrimage centre with a serene atmosphere that we have time to absorb. In October the trip will be in Pushkar for the wonderful sight of the world famous Camel Fair. Trip Details Trip Code: TGT Duration: 16 days from London - normally Fri to Sat. Land only 15 days - start Delhi day 2, end Delhi day 16. Profile: 3 days point- to- point walking with full porterage plus 1 daywalk. Low altitude throughout. Group: min. 7, max. 16, plus leader and local guides for sightseeing. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 9 nights hotels, 5 nights camping. Food: all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included. Itinerary: Day 1Depart London. 2Arrive Delhi, transfer to Agra for sunset visit to Taj Mahal. 3Visit Red Fort; to Ranthambore N. P. via Fatehpur Sikri. 4Morning and evening game drives in Ranthambore. 5To Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. Afternoon free for exploration and a visit to a local market. 6Full day of sightseeing, visiting Amber Fort, City Palace and the Observatory. 7Drive to Bikaner. 8Visit the Junagarth Fort; drive to the Rat Temple at Deshnok before transfering to first desert camp. 9Full day camel safari. 10Drive to Pushkar; explore this pilgrimage town and visit the Brahma Temple. 11Morning walk to Savarti Temple; drive to Kelwara, the start point of the trek. 12/ 14A three- day trek through the hills of Kumbalgarh Sanctuary. En route we will visit Kumbalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temples. Transfer to Udaipur. 15Sightseeing in the morning before flight to Delhi. 16Fly to London. 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 15 Jan30 Jan17991299 19 Feb06 Mar17991299 22 Oct06 Nov18991399 10 Nov* 25 Nov19991449 17 Dec01 Jan22491399 2011 prices to be confirmed 14 Jan29 Jan1999144918 Feb05 Mar19991449 . Optional single supplement £ 245 .* Pushkar Camel Fair departure, Wed - Thurs ( optional single supplement £ 295) . Insurance £ 83 Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 2); prices are £ Sterling per person. 16 days flight inc. from£ 1799 India | Grade B Spice Trails of Kerala Walking through the beautiful hills and tea plantations of South India South India offers an astonishing diversity of scenery, culture and peoples. This is a fascinating journey through India's tropical south, on foot and by boat. We visit the old Raj town of Munnar sitting below the towering rock face of Anamundi ( 2695m), Kerala's highest peak. Surrounded by hills carpeted with tea plantations, grassland and verdant forest, this is a walker's delight. From Munnar we trek for five days, traversing the Western Ghats to reach the stunning Sri Meenakshi Temple at Madurai. The rest is much more relaxed and includes a backwater cruise by houseboat and the chance to sample the famous South Indian cuisine. Trip Details Trip Code: TGK Duration: 16 days from London - normally Sat to Sun. Land only 15 days - start Cochin day 2, end Cochin day 16. Profile: 5 days point- to- point walking with full porterage plus 2- 3 other shorter walks. Low altitude throughout. Travel by air- conditioned private bus and private houseboat on the backwaters. Group: min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and local guides for sightseeing. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 8 nights hotels, 5 nights camping, 1 night houseboat. Food: all breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included. Itinerary: Day 1Depart London. 2Arrive Cochin. 3Into the hills at Munnar. 4Hike from Mattupatty Dam to Anamudi Village. 5Hike in Silent Valley with beautiful views of the tea estates. 6Ascend towards Meesapulimala Peak, the highest in the area. 7Trek through plantations and enjoy the magnificent surroundings enriched by red rhododendron. 8Trek to Nagamalai Coffee Plantation, overlooking Kolukumalai tea plantation. 9Long trek passing through this immensely fertile area of Tamil Nadu. 10To Madurai; visit the colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple. 11To Thekkady ( Periyar); evening walk through spice gardens. 12Morning trek in nearby forest; afternoon boat ride on Periyar Lake to see wild elephants. 13To Alleppey for overnight stay on a traditional Kerala houseboat. 14To Coir Village Resort; explore local villages. 15To Cochin; sightseeing and optional visit to Kathakali dance show. 16Fly to London. 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 30 Jan14 Feb16991149 13 Feb28 Feb16491069 06 Mar21 Mar16491069 27 Mar11 Apr16491069 13 Nov28 Nov16991129 18 Dec02 Jan20591199 2011 prices to be confirmed 15 Jan30 Jan17991149 29 Jan13 Feb17991149 19 Feb06 Mar17991149 12 Mar27 Mar17991149 09 Apr24 Apr18491149 . Optional single supplement £ 195 . Insurance £ 83 Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 2); prices are £ Sterling per person. 16 days flight inc. from£ 1649 India | Grade B

96 Kyrgyzstan Khan Tengri For Trip Notes and up- to- date availability visit www. exodus. co. uk The Tien Shan An adventurous trek to the heart of the Celestial Mountains 16 days flight inc. from£ 2199 Kyrgyzstan | Grade C/ D This superb trek to the Inilchek Glacier takes us across verdant alpine valleys, past rushing mountain streams and through high summer pastures dotted with traditional yurts, the homes of Kyrgyz nomads. Across the Tyuz Pass we are in another world, a dramatic vista of high snow- covered peaks, ice and rock. With Central Asia behind, and the world's greatest mountain ranges stretching to the east and south, we feel very privileged to be standing in such a special and little- visited place. Trip Details Trip Code: TRK Duration: 16 days from London - normally Sat to Sun. Land only 15 days - start Bishkek day 2, end Bishkek day 16. Profile: 9 days point- to- point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4001m, average 3000m. Group: min. 8, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff. Min. age 18. Accommodation: 10 nights camping, 5 nights hotels ( some basic). Food: all meals included. Itinerary: Day 1Depart London. 2Arrive Bishkek; afternoon city tour. 3Drive to Karakol along the north of Issyk- Kul ( lake), via Burana Tower. 4Morning sightseeing; drive to Dzhergalan, start trek. 5Ascend through forest to alpine meadows and Dzhergalan Pass ( 3327m). 6Cross Tyup River and climb Ashutor Pass ( 3649m); into Dzanalach Valley and camp by a Kyrgyz kosh ( encampment). 7Over the Dzanalach pass ( 3510m) and into Turuk river valley; through alpine meadows and over the Turuk Pass ( 3586m); descend into Echkilitash River valley. 8Easy day along the Tyuz River through open rolling landscape. 9Tough ascent of the Tyuz Pass ( 4001m) with great views of Inilchek Glacier and Tien Shan peaks; descend to Chon- Tash. 10Day- walk on the glacier and moraines; camp opposite Chon- Tash. 11Short trek down valley, crossing the Atjailu River; camp at Atjailu. 12Circular day walk to Atjailu Pass with views into adjacent valley; afternoon transfer to Maida- Adyr. 13Transfer to old 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 24 Jul08 Aug2199149907 Aug22 Aug21991499 . Optional single supplement £ 75 . Insurance £ 83 tin mining area; optional walk along scree with views of Uchat Mountains and Kaindy Range. 14Scenic drive to Karakol. 15To Bishkek along the wilder south shore of Issyk- Kul. 16Fly to London. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 2); prices are £ Sterling per person.