The Rough Guide to India

The Rough Guide to India is the essential handbook to this extraordinary country. The introductory full colour section includes stunning photography of the country's many highlights in the '42 Things Not To Miss' section, from boating on the backwaters of Kerala to taking in a cricket match at the Oval Maiden in Mumbai. The Rough Guide provides comprehensive accounts of every attraction from the vibrant cities and elaborate temples to Himalayan peaks and palm-fringed beaches. There is also practical advice on activities as diverse as camel trekking in the Rajasthan desert, rafting on the Indus and hiking through the lunar landscapes of Ladakh. The listings sections provide hundreds of insider reviews of the best hotels, hostels, restaurants, bars, shops and museums in every city and village. The authors also give an informed insight into India's history, politics, religion, music and cinema, providing a valuable context to the reader's trip.