A landscape of abundant forests, soaring hills and silver rivers, that was once Kipling's India. Here, experience the timeless spirit of ancient India. Where Empires rose and fell, leaving behind in forbidding fortresses and ornate palaces, the memory of their past glory.

The pilgrim's route meanders through temples where stone carvings capture every facet of life. And the faithful worship at Buddhist stupas.

Begin your journey at the ancient city of Gwalior. Take a break at Shivpuri, a national park. At Orchha, the temples and palaces of the Bundela rulers line the banks of a river. And the highpoint of your trip will be the final destination - the incomparable temples of Khajuraho.

In India, five million new subscribers are signing up for mobile phone connections every month, as the wireless telecommunications market booms. And, one of the world's fastest growing mobile phone markets is now expanding into the countryside.

Five years ago, India had five million mobile phone users. That number has now exploded to 105 million, and the frantic growth shows no signs of slowing down.