- Paperback: 1236 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 12th Revised edition edition (1 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1741043085
- ISBN-13: 978-1741043082
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 4.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 172,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Lonely Planet guides are a must-pack" --Toronto Star, February 2006
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Discover India
Shield your eyes as the desert sun ignites the sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, p. 245
Sway side-to-side as you lumber through the jungle tiger-spotting on the back of an elephant in Corbett Tiger Reserve, p. 472
Head for the hills and the heavens: adventure out from Darjeeling on a trek with stunning Himalayan views, p. 542
Align your chakras and get bent into a new position at a yoga class in Mumbai, p. 780
In This Guide:
Twelve authors, 252 days of in-country research, 28 new hotels in Delhi alone
Our new Activities chapter covers wildlife safaris, adventure tours, trekking, Ayurveda and yoga courses
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Shield your eyes as the desert sun ignites the sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, p. 245
Sway side-to-side as you lumber through the jungle tiger-spotting on the back of an elephant in Corbett Tiger Reserve, p. 472
Head for the hills and the heavens: adventure out from Darjeeling on a trek with stunning Himalayan views, p. 542
Align your chakras and get bent into a new position at a yoga class in Mumbai, p. 780
In This Guide:
Twelve authors, 252 days of in-country research, 28 new hotels in Delhi alone
Our new Activities chapter covers wildlife safaris, adventure tours, trekking, Ayurveda and yoga courses
Visit "lonelyplanet.com" for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
and the best guide I've come across for India. Packed with detail and a reasonable cultural/ historical introduction. Maps are great, the timetables are pretty accurate, the opening times and prices are correct...
There are some very bad LP guides out there. Vietnam springs to mind. But LP India has been consistently good throughout the years. I think I've used 4 versions of the guidebook and have been pleased with the improvements everytime.
Obviously the negativities are that it is pretty big but how else are you supposed to cram in all that information.
There are some very bad LP guides out there. Vietnam springs to mind. But LP India has been consistently good throughout the years. I think I've used 4 versions of the guidebook and have been pleased with the improvements everytime.
Obviously the negativities are that it is pretty big but how else are you supposed to cram in all that information.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Given the size of India, and the sheer number of things to do see and smell, a book that covers the entire country will always have to make compromises, but LP have done a good job with this guide.
This is a BIG book, so it is not really necessary unless you intend to travel widely across the country. Regional guides would be a lot better for just the north or south.
I did however, find this book to be very useful. I Also saw the Rough guide a lot. Whilst I thought that the RG was a far more detailed and stimulating read in terms of history and background, the LP won when it came to listings, maps and transport connections- which in India are far more useful in the road. Also, the RG has gone a bit upmarket, which is great for some, but this has left few budget options. The LP however always gives good cheap loging and eating.
Creating a detailed guide for all India would result in a 12 volume encyclopedia, even condensed, this guide looks like War and Peace. Inevitably this results in many off the beaten track places being left out, the section on NE India for instance is a bit rubbish. Some extra explanations would be nice (the blurb on the Taj Mahal is tiny) But on the whole, this is a good guide.
Overall, a good crack at a hard job, but would not suit short term travellers.
This is a BIG book, so it is not really necessary unless you intend to travel widely across the country. Regional guides would be a lot better for just the north or south.
I did however, find this book to be very useful. I Also saw the Rough guide a lot. Whilst I thought that the RG was a far more detailed and stimulating read in terms of history and background, the LP won when it came to listings, maps and transport connections- which in India are far more useful in the road. Also, the RG has gone a bit upmarket, which is great for some, but this has left few budget options. The LP however always gives good cheap loging and eating.
Creating a detailed guide for all India would result in a 12 volume encyclopedia, even condensed, this guide looks like War and Peace. Inevitably this results in many off the beaten track places being left out, the section on NE India for instance is a bit rubbish. Some extra explanations would be nice (the blurb on the Taj Mahal is tiny) But on the whole, this is a good guide.
Overall, a good crack at a hard job, but would not suit short term travellers.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
How do you cram an entire sub-continent into one guide that doesn't take up your whole luggage allowance?
Well, Lonely Planet have managed to do just that. This is a lovely fat juicy book, brimming with invaluable details for planning a trip and, I think, the best guide by far. Excellent maps, transport information, history, culture, arts, food and a wealth of other detail makes it extremely comprehensive.
It is a pretty weighty tome, which would take up a small corner of your suitcase or rucksack, but if you're planning a trip to India, you really should make room for it.
Well, Lonely Planet have managed to do just that. This is a lovely fat juicy book, brimming with invaluable details for planning a trip and, I think, the best guide by far. Excellent maps, transport information, history, culture, arts, food and a wealth of other detail makes it extremely comprehensive.
It is a pretty weighty tome, which would take up a small corner of your suitcase or rucksack, but if you're planning a trip to India, you really should make room for it.
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I couldnt have travelled around india without this, it gave really good recommendations for accomodation and told you all about the scams you might encounter (sounds awful but... Read more
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A decent enough book. But my Rough Guide (1996 edition) is better ! More details and better accuracy.
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An absolute must for India! Not exactly space saving, but dont go to India without it.
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