A Passage to India

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Byline: By Mike Smith Western Mail

Climbing 4,500 stone steps in sweltering heat up the side of a mountain to visit mystical Jain temples and gasp at the stunning views across Gujarat is an achievement.

Those feelings of exhilaration and achievement start to fade with the small matter of the 4,500 steps down again.

But knowing a few hours later you will be enjoying dinner after a refreshing shower and even more refreshing cocktails while watching the red orb slip into the Indian Ocean gets those feet moving again.

Admittedly, the day spent climbing the holy Mount Ginar was to be followed by a day at sea and I had already booked my massage, facial …