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Paperback: 784 pages
Publisher: Rough Guides; 3rd Revised edition edition (27 Nov 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843531038
ISBN-13: 978-1843531036
Product Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 2.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Rough Guide to India is, of necessity, one of the more comprehensive books in the series, covering areas from Goa and Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh and the Andaman Islands. The Rough Guide series, of course, promises to broaden your horizons -- and that is precisely what it does. With this guide (exhaustively and authoritatively compiled by David Abram, Nick Edwards and Mike Ford) the traveller can explore every corner of South India utilising the clearest maps of any available guide. Photography has always been a key element of the Rough Guides series (more so than any of its rivals), and that is particularly the case here -- the images selected here are not numerous, but intelligently chosen (although some may regret the small size -- necessary, no doubt, because of the extent of text).

Despite its uncertain borders, few will argue that South India, the tapering tropical region of the peninsular, offers a marked contrast to the landlocked north. In the pages of this book, you will be taken to the sultry humidity of Chennai, the Coconut Grove of the South and the luminescent rice paddies. Everything that the traveller might possibly need is here (from topography to cuisine), couched in prose that is far more elegant than you will find in any rival guide. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The guide opens with a colour section introducing the region's highlights with some photography and essential information on the region's diverse attractions, from enjoying an Ayurvedic massage to exploring the ruins at Hampi. It offers comprehensive and practical advice on everything from finding the best places to stay and the most comfortable means of transport, to spotting elephants in the Cardamon Hills and negotiating Mumbai. It also provides an informative insight into South India's history, religions, architecture, music and dance. There are also maps and plans for every region and town.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without it!, 28 Feb 2006

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I'd bought my flight tickets, travel insurance and the all important Visa for entering India. Next on the list was the guide book. It was a choice of this one or the Lonely Planet guide book.

Both were published around the same time, and I've used both before for different countries, so I'm happy with their layout and content. However, choosing the right guide this time seemed far more difficult.

Both contained detailed information about the places I plan to visit. However, I found some bits were present in one book, but not the other, and vice-versa. In the end I decided to go for both books. I'm travelling in South India for 3 months, so I thought it would be worth the luxury of having two guides.

Having read both now, I can confirm that both are indeed excellent and each would provide an excellent insight into an amazing country.

Just to prove my point however, here is one example of an item (that I think is critical) that differ in books.

Apart from a small section dedicated to 'Todas', the Rough Guide doesn't really mention trekking in Ooty, which is one of the highlights of the region. Lonely Planet dedicates just under half a page to this essential activity.

Anyway, I don't expect both books to be the same, and here is a summary of the strengths of each book, I hope this might help you decide which book to buy:

Lonely Planet.
Travelling around by train.
Essential information.
Maps.

Rough Guide.
At a glance section on Highlights of South India.
History of India and its regions.
Food and drink.

All in all, I don't think you'd go wrong with either guide and wish you a safe a pleasant journey through this magical country.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting to read, 26 Feb 2006

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More interesting to read than Lonely Planet with lots of good descriptions of places, events, culture etc but best used as a supplement guide since it doesnt have enough info regarding the nitty-gritty details about hotels and transport

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