THE FACTS ABOUT FORT CHANWA

India

This 19th-century riverside conversion built of red Jodhpur sandstone emerges as a complex of courtyards, towers, waterwheels, stables, passages and secret stairways leading to pavilions and panoramic terraces. The 18 simple, spotless rooms each have an en-suite bathroom. Dinner is served on the dining-room terrace. Just 45 minutes outside Jodhpur, this is a good base from which to explore the area by camel or horse. ROOMS Doubles cost between £27-£40 a night CONTACT Reservations office tel/fax: 00 91 291 32460; email: fortcl@nda.vsnl.net.in 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); Steppes East (01285 651 010)