THE FACTS ABOUT PUSHKAR PALACE HOTEL

India

Built more than two centuries ago by the Maharajah of Kishangarh, this palace stands beside the town lake with a panoramic view of 400 temples, dunes and the Aravalli hills. It's the place to stay during the annual Pushkar Fair, and very popular with camel-safari seekers. Not all rooms are pricey, so you can chill out like Pushkar's hippies - only in comfort. ROOMS Doubles cost between £32-£152 a night CONTACT 00 91 145 772 401; fax: 772 226; email: hppalace@datainfosys.net 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)