Remarkable, bewildering, totally irresistible - India offers a million different experiences, all at once, all the time. If you seek spiritual enlightenment, the thrill of scaling the mighty Himalaya, or the buzz of a modern hypermetropolis - or if you just want to lie on a tropical beach and count cows - discover the sensory overload that is India with this topselling guide.
REST EASY in the best accommodation - from budget guesthouses to Rajput palaces
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE with our chapters on India's extraordinary history and culture
ESCAPE THE CROWDS and see the India beyond the tourist trail: little-known national parks, remote tribal villages and stunning mountain treks
TELL YOUR KULFI FROM YOUR KULCHA with our comprehensive chapter on Indian cuisine, and indepth reviews of restaurants all over the country
The Authors
Getting Started
When to Go
Costs & Money
Travel Literature
Internet Resources
Itineraries
CLASSIC ROUTES
The Golden Triangle
Highlights of North India
Highlights of South India
The Best of India
ROADS LESS TRAVELLED
Northeast States
Sikkim
Orissa, Madhya Pradesh &
Chhattisgarh
TAILORED TRIPS
The Land of Kings Loop
The Buddhist Circuit
Northern Hill Stations
& The Himalaya
Southern Temples & Beaches
Indus Valley Civilisation
Early Invasions & the Rise
of Religions
The Mauryan Empire & Its
Aftermath
The Golden Age of the
Guptas
The Hindu South
The Muslim North
North Meets South
The Mughals
The Rajputs & The Marathas
The Rise of European Power
British India
The Indian Uprising
The Road to Independence
Independence & the
Partition of India
Independent India
Continuity In Congress
Rising Communal Tension
The Culture
The National Psyche
Lifestyle
Population
Religion
Women in India
Arts
Sport
Media
Environment
The Land
Wildlife
National Parks & Wildlife
Sanctuaries
Environmental Issues
Food & Drink
Staples & Specialities
Regional Specialities
Drinks
Celebrations
Where to Eat
Where to Drink
Habits & Customs
Cooking Courses
Eat Your Words
Delhi
History
Orientation
Information
Dangers & Annoyances
Sights
Activities
Courses
Tours
Sleeping
Eating
Drinking
Entertainment
Shopping
Getting There & Away
Getting Around
GREATER DELHI
Khirki Masjid & Jahanpanah
Tughlaqabad
Qutb Minar
Rajasthan
EASTERN RAJASTHAN
Jaipur
Around Jaipur
Bharatpur
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