We've just got a good deal on a 4 week flight Jan - Feb from Manchester to Mumbai, via Doha, with Qatar airlines. It cost £364 inc all taxes, fuel etc. I know some of the search engines aren't bringing this airline up, so check with them direct if you want to get an idea of flight prices.

p.s forgot to say that we've got a 1 bed apartment with kitchen and balcony for 500 rupees a night. The owners run Helen's store etc in Candolim (no, not me ) and the apartments are in 3 new build houses just behind Bob's Inn in Candolim (just up from football pitch). Cleaning and linen change twice a week is included in the price. If anyone wants details then pm me.

Helen