India (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

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• Author: Sarina Singh
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication Date: October 1, 2009
• Condition: New

• Price: $18.70

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Product Description

• Product Description

  Lonely Planet is the expert on India. Our 13th edition eases you through the spicy diversity of India - from the thrilling bustle of Delhi's bazaars, to the laid-back beaches of Goa, the serene beauty of Himalayan Sikkim, and the majesty of Jaisalmer's ancient fort.
  
  Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
  
  In This Guide:
  
  Bonus activities chapter detailing camel treks, watersports and yoga
  Tasty color feature reveals the best local food
  Festive special section on India's most magical celebrations
  

• Amazon.com Review

  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.

  Explore the myriad wonders of India with this useful guide in hand. Whether you wish to cruise the backwaters of Kerala on the rooftop of a ferry, explore the Buddhist gompas of Leh, drink Darjeeling's namesake tea, get lost in the dusty bazaars of Hyderabad, or stroll the 16th-century ruins in Hampi, this book will help you get there. Highlights include more than 200 traveler-tested maps, thousands of places to stay and eat for all budgets, excellent health information, all you need to know about transportation options, and a 32-page color section on India's religions. --Kathryn True

Customer Reviews

• September 2, 2010Kindle Edition

  I was a bit of a fan of Lonely Planet Guide Books until I bought a Kindle Edition of The India Guide.
  
  One of the strong point of the the LP books is usually the maps. It was really an attractive idea that I would be able to carry all my books in one compact electronic gadget.
  
  All was well until I tried reading the maps. They were impossible! Without the capacity to zoom they were impossible to read. I was lost. Maybe a magnifying glass would have helped, but I pretty well gave up. So to Kindle and LP I say that you desperately need to do something about the maps for Kindle. They are useless.
  
  They could work better on the Kindle DX, but then its not so convenient for traveling.

• August 9, 2010India travell support

  Lonely Planet is normally my 'bible' when travelling. It guides you to the best activities, sights and takes you to valuable hotels and restaurants.
  Maybe India is a hard country to manage due it's size, but in general this book is to much 'general' seems like every state in India is judged on the same bases and that the nice 'specialties' for each states is not highlighted. I miss like extended information about beaches in Goa or trekking in Darjeeling.
  

• June 30, 2010Thick and comprehensive

  As it covers the whole country, it is quite heavy to back pack, but is the #1 choice for us, and most of those we meet. Would not visit a country without a lonely planet. Indispensable companion.

• May 22, 2010great book

  Great book. Easy to read and the best travel book for India I have looked at.

• May 6, 2010Given the size of India this book does great...

  I have been an avid traveller and have found LP quite good in all my previous travels. Its a different thing tackling India given the size and the nitty gritty of things in terms of India not being that organized and changing pretty fast. However, LP guide for India has been amazing in the amount and detail of it's coverage. I found the information quite useful and I am sure I am gonna put it to good use.