Mahindra Homestays, specialists in Safari holidays and leaders in providing unique, local accommodation and adventure, are offering the chance to see an Indian Leopard in the wild during your homestay…or Get 50% of Your Money Back!

Beautiful Indian Homestay accommodation. Experience the comfort and distinction of a boutique hotel with warm hospitality and local knowledge.

Stay at Castle Bera in Pali, Rajasthan, and experience Indian wildlife at its finest…

Not only do you stay in a castle in India, but you are guaranteed a leopard sighting!

This unique offer includes a two night stay at Castle Bera in Pali, Rajasthan, including breakfast, three wildlife jeep safaris accompanied by your host, a visit to a tribal village to observe local customs and meet the villagers, a picnic at the Sawai Bandh dam, a traditional Rajasthani massage per person and complimentary transfers from Sawai Bandh railway station or Jodhpur airport.

If a leopard is not seen during one of the three safaris during your stay, you will receive 50% of your accommodation money back.

The price starts from just £191 per person, based on two sharing, and the offer is valid for stays up to 30 November 2010.

This is a great, rare opportunity to get off the beaten track in India. Pali is in the heart of the northern state of Rajasthan, and the traditional Bera Village is perfect for wildlife and nature lovers as it has near-untouched flora and fauna… offering an authentic safari experience in the heart of India! During the day you can see leopards and crocodiles soaking in the sun, whilst wild peacocks come out to play in the evening.

Castle Bera is a fabulous homestay in Pali. The house provides a panoramic view of the village and rocky hills whilst its Haveli architecture gives it a unique charm of its own. This is your four bedroom home for a day or a week (or more), it's your base to explore, go on jeep safaris and visit the locals (whilst living like a local).

Mahindra Homestays is a concept where a sustainable alternative is offered to the normal hotel accommodation. You get the safety and security of booking with a renowned company in India yet the experience of getting off the beaten track, meeting friendly locals and gaining a passion for an India you never knew existed (well for tourists in any case). Properties in the Mahindra Homestays portfolio range from simple mountain cottages to authentic palaces and they are great on the pocket too, with an average room costing just £44 per night for two people including breakfast.

Mahindra Homestays is an effort by Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Limited to organize the growing Homestay industry in India and market it under a strong brand. Mahindra Homestays has set up a pan-India network of homes that delivers the real India through an enriching host- guest interaction.

A Homestay is accommodation provided in a private home, with no more than 8 rooms available for guests, run by the homeowner.

Mahindra Homestays has implemented a stringent quality inspection system to ensure that the affiliated homes provide services and amenities that meet the expectations of the discerning traveler. The Mahindra Homestays are situated in cities and tourist destinations across India and offer good value-for-money accommodation and a unique experience.