About this book
Thoroughly revised and revamped with expanded coverage for its tenth edition, The Rough Guide to India is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's great travel destinations. From the majestic landscapes of the Himalayas to the tropical backwaters of Kerala, the Rough Guide covers this endlessly fascinating country in unparalleled depth, with crystal-clear mapping and stunning photography throughout. Rough Guides' team of experts bring you all the major headline sights, from the "Golden Triangle" of Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan to the beaches of Goa, and insider knowledge on new and off-the-beaten-track destinations, such as up-and-coming beach resorts and newly created wildlife reserves, with the most reliable background coverage available. You'll also find practical tips on the latest developments in this fast-changing destination, from the new e-Tourist visa programme (making it easier and cheaper to visit than ever before) to the explosion in B&Bs, home stays and hostels, the rise in adventure travel and even the incipient craft beer scene.
Whether you're planning the holiday of a lifetime or a six-month backpacking adventure, The Rough Guide to India will ensure you don't miss a thing.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 5
- When to go 11
- Author picks 13
- Things not to miss 14
- Itineraries 24
- BASICS 28
- Getting there 29
- Entry requirements 31
- Getting around 32
- Accommodation 38
- Eating and drinking 41
- Health 47
- The media 53
- Festivals and holidays 54
- Sports 56
- Trekking and outdoor activities 57
- Yoga, meditation and ashrams 59
- Culture and etiquette 62
- Shopping 63
- Travelling with children 64
- Travel essentials 65
- THE GUIDE 76
- 1 Delhi 76
- 2 Rajasthan 120
- 3 Uttar Pradesh 226
- 4 Uttarakhand 290
- 5 Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh 336
- 6 Himachal Pradesh 402
- 7 Jammu and Kashmir 466
- 8 Haryana and Punjab 520
- 9 Gujarat 540
- 10 Mumbai 596
- 11 Maharashtra 636
- 12 Goa 684
- 13 Kolkata and West Bengal 736
- 14 Bihar and Jharkhand 796
- 15 Sikkim 814
- 16 The Northeast 844
- 17 Odisha 880
- 18 Andhra Pradesh and Telangana 914
- 19 The Andaman Islands 938
- 20 Tamil Nadu 960
- 21 Kerala 1038
- 22 Karnataka 1104
- CONTEXTS 1170
- History 1171
- Religion 1190
- Wildlife 1198
- Music 1201
- Books 1204
- Language 1207
- Glossary 1214
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 1219
