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Title:
The rough guide to India
ISBN:
9781789194623
Edition:
11th ed.
Physical Description:
1256 pages : illustrations (color), maps (color) ; 20 cm.
General Note:
Previous edition: 2016.
Contents:
Introduction -- Basics -- The Guide -- Contexts -- Small print and index.
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Summary:
Discover India with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to look for leopards in Kanha National Park, visit the world's greatest building, the Taj Mahal, or explore the immaculately preserved temples of Khajuraho, The Rough Guide to India will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop, and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to India: Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas; Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty, and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to India; Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Delhi, Mumbai, and many more locations without needing to get online; Fabulous, full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the phenomenal Lotus Temple and the vibrant Pichola Lake; Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences; Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Gokarna, Udaipur and Madurai's best sights and top experiences; Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping, and more; Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into India, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife, and books, plus a handy language section and glossary; The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet. Covers: Delhi; Rajasthan; Uttar Pradesh; Uttarakhand; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Himachal Pradesh; Jammu and Kashmir; Punjab and Haryana; Gujarat; Mumbai; Maharashtra; Goa; Kolkata and West Bengal; Bihar and Jharkhand; Sikkim; The Northeast; Odisha; Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; The Andaman Islands; Tamil Nadu; Kerala; Kamataka. --
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