mon chalet in denver Around 500m from Shivadol a gaggle of hotels line AT Rd, the most appealing of which is the surprisi

Bansbari Lodge (%3612602223; www.assam bengalnavigation.com/bansbari.htm; mon chalet in denver d 2000, jungle package 7500). Jungle packages cover full board, early morning elephant safari, jeep safari, guide, park entry fee and village and tea garden excursions. Ask about river rafting. Contact Jungle Travels India in Guwahati (p 560 ) for bookings. Access is from Barpeta Rd.

Around 500m from Shivadol a gaggle of hotels line AT Rd, the most appealing of which is the surprisingly swish Hotel Shiva Palace (%222629; mon chalet in denver hotelshivapalace@rediffmail.com; s/d from 715/825; a), incorporating a decent restaurant, the Sky Chef Restaurant (mains 70-180).