India - Understand India & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, culture, food and drink, scams to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet… you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

India - Understand India & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: India Today, History - from the Indus Valley civilisations to Independence, The Way of Life: Marriage, Birth & Death, the Caste System, Pilgrimage and Women in India, Spiritual India: Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism, Delicious India, The Great Indian Bazaar, The Arts, Sacred Architecture, India’s Wildlife & Parks, The Landscape, Scams, Women & Solo Travellers, Directory A-Z, Transport, Health and Language.