With its sumptuous mix of traditions, spiritual beliefs, festivals, architecture and landscapes, your memories of India will blaze bright long after you’ve left its shores. Lonely Planet is your passport to India, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
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Admire the detailed decoration of the Taj Mahal, explore Hampi’s ruined temples, or trek in the cool air of Ladakh; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Sarina Singh describes why she loves India. "The moment I start to think I'm right on the precipice of unravelling one of India's deep mysteries, the country has an uncanny way of reminding me that it would take many life-times to do so. Indeed, demystifying India is a perpetual work in progress. and that is precisely what makes the country so alluring the constant exploration; the playful unpredictability; and knowing that, just when it's least expected, you can find yourself up close and personal with moments that have the power to alter the way you view the world and your place in it."
India's Top 10
1. Taj Mahal
2. Other-Worldly Hampi
3. Ladakh's Moonscapes
4. Caves of Ajanta
5. Wildlife Safaris
6. Boating the Backwaters of Kerala
7. Cuppa in a Hill Station
8. Risqué Khajuraho
9. Jaisalmer's Desert Mirage
10. Mumbai's Architectural Visions
Inside Lonely Planet’s India Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - India Today, History, The Way of Life, Spiritual India, Delicious India, The Great Indian Bazaar, The Arts, Cinema, Sacred Architecture, Wildlife & Parks, The Landscape
Coverage includes: Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Kolkata, West Bengal, Sikkim, Northeast States, Gujarat, Odisha, Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and more
Writers: Michael Benanav, Stuart Butler, Mark Elliott, Trent Holden, Bradley Mayhew, John Noble, Kevin Raub, Sarina Singh, Iain Stewart
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