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In Kenya, avoid the rainy seasons from March to May and October to December. For Uttar Pradesh, the cooler months, those between October and March, are best.
British Airways has daily connecting flights to Nairobi and New Delhi from New York. Continental has a daily nonstop flight to New Delhi from Newark. Jet Airways flies between New Delhi and Lucknow.
East Africa safari experts Journeys by Design (212/568-7639; journeysbydesign.co.uk) can organize transportation, guides, and accommodations in Kenya. Niki Beattie of Cox & Kings is an invaluable resource if you’re planning a trip to India (800/999-1758; coxandkingsusa.com).
Kenya Lemarti’s Camp At this five-tent camp, hosts Anna Trzebinski and her Samburu husband, Loyapan Lemarti, arrange visits with beadworkers. Koija, Laikipia, Kenya; 212/568-7639; journeysbydesign.co.uk; doubles from $1,340, including all meals.
Ol Malo Four guest cottages and a six-bedroom villa sit on a 3,000-acre ranch. 212/568-7639; journeysbydesign.co.uk; doubles from $1,060, including all meals.
Great Value: India Taj Residency Lucknow A modern 110-room hotel near the Chowk street market for chikan embroidery. Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh; 866/969-1825; tajhotels.com; doubles from $185.
The History of Beads, by Lois Sherr Dubin, a comprehensive illustrated account.
Inside the Haveli, by Rama Mehta, explores life in the women’s quarters of an aristocratic Hindu household.
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