From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Highlights

The Authors

Destination India

Getting Started

Itineraries

Snapshot

History

The Culture

Environment

Activities

Food & Drink

Delhi

Rajasthan

Punjab & Haryana

Himachal Pradesh

Jammu & Kashmir

Uttar Pradesh

Uttarakhand(Uttaranchal)

Kolkata(Calcutta)

West Bengal

Bihar & Jharkhand

Sikkim

Northeast States

Orissa

Madhay Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

Gujarat

Mumbai(Bombay)

Maharashtra

Goa

karnataka

Andhra pradesh

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Directory

Transport

health

Language

Golssary

Behind the Scenes

Index

World Time Zones

Map Legend