THE FACTS ABOUT CHANDRA MAHAL HAVELI

India

A 25-minute drive from Bharatpur, this sprawling haveli was built by Muslim nobles in the 1850s. It is run by the couple who restored it and who still live there. With bird sanctuaries nearby, it's an ornithologist's paradise. ROOMS Doubles cost between £33-£41 a night CONTACT 00 91 124 638 5184; fax: 385 045 WHO TO BOOK WITH It is often difficult to book rooms direct. A more reliable (and generally cheaper) solution is to book through a reputable agent. The following arrange tailor-made itineraries: Western & Oriental (020 7313 6600); Worldwide Journeys (020 7381 8638); Cox & Kings (020 7873 5000); Greaves Tours (020 7487 9111)