The Rough Guide to India: Travel Guide with eBook

This practical travel guide to India features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest, structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. Packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, this guide includes a visual list of things not to miss and colour-coded maps to help you navigate with ease.

Fully updated post-COVID-19, this comprehensive guide covers every corner of India: from Delhi, Rajasthan, and the Taj Mahal to Goa, Kerala, and the Andaman Islands, plus Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Mumbai, Kolkata, Tamil Nadu, and everywhere in between. Inside you'll find recommendations for every type of traveller—whether you're seeking off-the-beaten-track adventures in Jaipur, family activities in Kanha National Park, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Carefully planned itineraries cater to different time frames and trip styles, while regional chapters include highlights, history, detailed sights ordered geographically, and recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, and shops.

Written by expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this guide helps you get around like a local with insider tips on beating the crowds and finding the best spots for diving, visiting bazaars and temples, or exploring stunning locations like the Lotus Temple and Pichola Lake. The comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter offers fascinating insights into India's history, religion, wildlife, and culture, complete with a handy language section. With helpful icons, user-friendly layout, fabulous full-colour photography, and practical maps with colour-coded keys, plus a free eBook download included, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable Indian adventure.