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India Insight Guide

List Price: £16.99
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Format: Paperback (pp: 488)
ISBN: 9789812820815
Publication date: 18 Nov 2009
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EDITED BY:  Tom Le Bas  

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Summary:
This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring India's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted, such as Kullu Valley and Mumbai, to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Editor's Choice' section reveals the author's inside take on quirky and interesting things to do, including many exclusive experiences. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore India's history and culture, covering everything from Indian Tea to Performing Arts. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodation for all budgets, climate, the arts, shopping, language and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.


Contents:
Introduction: Th Best of India
- Allure of India
- Land and Climate
- Wildlife
- Society and Religion

History: Beginnings
- Europeans in India
- Independent India
- Decisive Dates

Features: Contemporary Issues
- Food
- Performing Arts
- Cinema
- Art and Architecture

Insights: Mini Features: The Adivasis
- Indian Tea

Photo Features: Festivals
- Hindu Deities
- The Taj Mahal
- Ajanta and Ellora
- Khajuraho
- Hampi

Places: Intriduction
- The North: Delhi
- Ganges and Yamuna
- The Himilayas
- The Desert States: Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- West-Central India: Mumbai (Bombay)
- Maharashatra, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh
- Goa
- East and Northeast India: Kolkata
- West Bengal, Orissa and Jharkand
- The Northeast
- The South: Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
- Chennai
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Offshore Islands

Travel Tips: Transport
- Accomodation
- Shopping
- Activities
- A-Z: Practical Information
- Language
- Further Reading

Maps: India
- Delhi
- Ganges and Yamuna
- The Himilayas
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Mumbai
- Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh
- Goa
- Old Goa
- Kolkata
- West Bengal, Orissa and Jharkand
- The Northeast
- Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
- Bengaluru (Bangalore)
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- Tamil Nadu and Kerala
- Lakshadweep
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Inside front cover: India
- Inside back cover: Delhi
- Endpaper: Delhi Metro


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