The Rough Guide to India

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Penguin, Jan 20, 2011 - Travel - 1200 pages
The Rough Guide to India is the most comprehensive travel guide to this fascinating country, with knowledgable descriptions of its stunning temples, mosques, museums and other sights. There are detailed listings of accommodation, restaurants and nightlife options to suit all budgets, as well as clear guidance through the maze of Indian transportation links. These features are accurately marked on attractively designed maps of all the states, major cities and other areas of interest to travellers, from Delhi's Paharganj to Havelock Island in the Andamans. Add to this superb photography showing a selection of India's highlights and three sections covering the themes of handicrafts, Bollywood and sacred places. Many practical issues such as social and etiquette tips are given in the opening Basics section, while Contexts gives a rich background in the country's history, religions, wildlife and some handy assistance with the predominant language, Hindi.
 

Contents

Introduction to India
Where to go
When to go
35 things not to miss
Basics
Getting there
Entry requirements
Health
Maharashtra
Goa
Kolkata West Bengal
Bihar and Jharkhand
Sikkim
The Northeast
Orissa
Andhra Pradesh

Getting around
Accommodation
Food and drink
The media
Festivals and holidays
Sports
Trekking and outdoor activities
Yoga meditation and ashrams
Culture and etiquette
Shopping
Travelling with children
Travel essentials
Explore India
Delhi
Rajasthan Part 1
Rajasthan Part 2
Rajasthan Part 3
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Haryana and Punjab
Gujarat
Mumbai
The Andaman Islands
Tamil Nadu Part 1
Tamil Nadu Part 2
Kerala
Karnataka
Contexts
History
Religion
Wildlife
Music
Books
Language
Language
Glossary
More on India
Sacred spaces and pilgrimage places
Bollywood and beyond
Crafts to go
Small print and Index
A Rough Guide to Rough Guides
Acknowledgements
Readers letters
Publishing information
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