One pattern, called Jumbo Jet, depicts an elephant riding a magic carpet over the Taj Mahal, Big Ben and the Empire State Building.

But that does not mean you shouldn't spend your money - usually a much larger sum than you are giving to the volunteer project - to relax and sightsee while you are there, to go elephant riding while in Nepal or on safari in Kenya.

What with roundabout riding, elephant riding, shooting, going in swing-boats, and sampling all kinds of other things, the children hadn't much money left by the end of the day!

The cost varies, depending on where you'd like to go and what activities are included (elephant riding, rafting and intense backwoods hiking are standard options); the average is about $50 to $70 for a three- to four-day trek.

In addition, forest walking, village walking, bicycle riding, elephant riding, bird watching, boating on the Rapati river, forex centre, book shops and cafes have sprung up.

Their trips at Salawin Tour & Trekking typically involve activities such as elephant riding, rafting and hiking.

Discworld - A flat, disc-shaped "planet", supported on the backs of giant elephants riding on a turtle, in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.

B Map With nearly 20 years experience, this recommended outfit offers trekking, elephant riding and rafting, as well as day tours.

The trek is often combined with jungle walks with elephant riding and river rafting.

Women gravitate toward elephant riding, the trapeze and balance acts known as equilibristics, which demand grace and speed.