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Overview
This is much more than a guidebook. Top writers and photographers, combining frank reporting and vivid photojournalism, not only take you through the infinite variety of the subcontinent, but also give insights into India's history, culture and people. They cover all aspects of the country's glory: the legacy of the maharajahs and the Raj, Krishna, Buddha, Shah Jahan, Gandhi and Nehru, saffron, silk, and spices, towering Himalaya mountains and luxuriant southern beaches, magnficent Muslim monuments and ancient Hindu shrines, erotic temple carvings and sensuous Odissi dancers.After an account of India's strong history, the book examines the people's life and culture and gives a full run-down, with maps, on where to go and what to do in each region. From Delhi and Darjeeling, from Bombay to Bengal, from Orissa to Ootacamund, it's all here. Finally, there are detailed listings for travel, hotels, and events. Insight Guide: India entertains while it informs and inspires while it explains. Lavishly illustrated and engagingly written, it is the only guidebook to this alluring land you'll ever need.
Book Details
Published
January 28, 1998
Publisher
Insight Guides
Pages
364
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780887296840