The Rough Guide to IndiaThe 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 | |
A Rough Guide to Rough Guides | |
Acknowledgements | |
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