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by Robert W. Bradnock (Author), Roma Bradnock (Author) "More than any other emergent new nation of the early postwar era, India engaged the hopes and fears of a watching world ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 1426 pages
  • Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; 10th Revised edition edition (Oct 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1900949644
  • ISBN-13: 978-1900949644
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 12.7 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,073,173 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From the guesthouses in the Himalayan foothills to beach shacks in Kerala; at Anjuna's flea market or riding a rajdhani express train from Delhi to Bombay, two topics dominate traveller's conversations--should you give money to beggars, and which is the best guidebook? The latter may seem a trivial matter, but when it's going to be the heaviest item in your bag to be dragged round for months on end its importance is elevated. In William Sutcliffe's classic India backpacker satire Are You Experienced?, the debate was won easily by what became known as "The Book" (a.k.a. Lonely Planet India). Footprints India Handbook 2001, the tenth edition, enters the fray and many, Amazon.co.uk readers among them, praise it as a good, if not better, option for the independent traveller. It certainly crams in the information. Of the 1,400 pages, some 1,178 are a densely packed guide to the maddening, magical, diverse India, from the most obscure temples to off-the-beaten track villages. Though small-type, the text is pleasingly designed and easy to read. Stylish, simple maps add to its user-friendliness.

Although Footprints, covers transport, eating and sleeping for a wide budget range, price isn't the key factor. Where at LP and others, budget is the number one consideration, at Footprints this comes second to sights and culture. History, politics, art, food, religion, architecture and contemporary Indian life are enthusiastically documented in easily digestible boxes, which pepper the pages. A colour atlas, language guide and background section round the book off. Running at something like 700,000 words, Footprints India Handbook 2001 is an incredibly detailed, weighty competitor, aimed at "free-spirited individuals". --Sarah Champion



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It's almost a rite of passage to backpack around India, a country where "history and culture are not just packaged and brought out on show for the tourist, but lived". India's plethora of cultures, landscapes, sights, sounds and smells makes it a richly rewarding destination. The Footprint India Handbook 2000 is an indispensable guide for the independent traveller or armchair India enthusiast.

The Footprint series made its name with the excellent South American Handbook. The same production values and thorough research are evident in the Footprint India Handbook 2000. Divided into regions, the book lists places to visit, suggests accommodation and places to eat to suit various budgets, and gives information on history, festivals, shopping and entertainment. Maps and charts break up the text, and the authors, Robert and Roma Bradnock, throw in quirky facts to enhance your experience. Their love for India is evident, as is their understanding of travellers' needs.

The back of the book contains large-scale colour maps of the country. There are few colour photographs, but what the guide lacks in gloss it makes up for in substance--particularly in its guides to India's main religions and special-interest travel. The cardboard cover and book-marking flaps make for a sturdy, hard-wearing format. It's time to get out your rucksack. --Anna Hornsey

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, accurate and inspiring, 1 May 2001
By S. Wilberforce (uk) - See all my reviews
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This was invaluable for last year's trip top to India. I spent two hours in a bookshop comparing this to LP and Rough guides - this had far more information, thumbnail sketches of places, and up to date hotels of a variety of prices from backpacker to luxury - and some great finds. In the event the info was up to date and accurate. The downside is the very thin paper. I sliced my copy up and remounted the relevant pages
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4.0 out of 5 stars an excellent guide, 24 Jun 2005
I can only share the general thought of others - an excellent guide to india, with some lovely places off the beaten track. Especially strong on the places it recommends to eat and drink. Only slight problems is that the maps are poor, but otherwise difficult to fault.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beats Lonely Planet Hands Down, 4 Dec 2006
By Mr. Christophe A. Swift "Flap" (Guernsey, British Isles.) - See all my reviews
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When you're on a long train journey and you are constantly being asked...'Can I just have a look at your Footprint?' by travellers owning a Lonely Planet, you know you made the right investment before you left home.
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