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India (Insight Guides)(10th Ed)
by David Abram
Insight Guides | November 2013 | ISBN-10: 1780051816 | ePUB | 701 pages | 155 mb
http://www.amazon.com/India-Insight-Guides-David-Abram/dp/1780051816

Be inspired by our new edition of Insight Guide India, which shows you how to get the most out of this thrilling country. Our inspirational Best of India section illustrates its unique attractions, from the bright lights of Mumbai to the brilliant colors of Rajasthan, the ruins of ancient cities and the cool heights of the Himalayas. The first part of the book provides an essential introduction to India’s ancient civilisations, colonial history, and multi-layered contemporary society. Our lively essays on art and architecture, food and drink, performing arts, wildlife, and Bollywood provide the perfect backdrop to any visit. The Places section takes you on a journey through each of India’s regions, from Delhi and the Himalayas in the north to Chennai and Kerala in the south, as well the coral-fringed Lakshadweep, Andaman, and Nicobar Islands. All destinations are complemented by attractive, detailed maps linked to the key sights by numbered dots, and full-color photographs throughout bring this stunning destination to life. Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into India’s festivals, Hindu deities, its creaking railways, the ancient sites of Ajanta, Ellora and Hampi, cruising Kerala’s backwaters, and – of course – the Taj Mahal. At the back of the book, the Travel Tips section provides all the practical information you'll need to plan a memorable trip, as well as selective listings giving our writer’s pick of the best places to stay and eat.

About the Author
David Abram is a freelance writer specialising in southern Asia who has co-authored more than twenty guides to India and neighboring countries since the early 1990s

Table of Contents
How To Use This E-Book
Introduction: The Allure of India
India’s Top 10 Attractions
Editor’s Choice
Land and Climate
Wildlife
Society and Religion
Decisive Dates
Beginnings
Europeans in India
Independent India
Contemporary Issues
Food and Drink
Insight: Festivals
Performing Arts
Cinema
Art and Architecture
Insight: Hindu Deities
Introduction: Places
Introduction: The North - Delhi - The Northern Plains - Insight: The Taj Mahal - The Himalayas
Introduction: The Desert States - Rajasthan - Insight: Indian Railways - Gujarat
Introduction: West-Central India - Mumbai (Bombay) - Insight: Ajanta and Ellora - Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh - Insight: Khajuraho - Goa
Introduction: East and Northeast India - Kolkata (Calcutta) - West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand - The Northeast
Introduction: The South - Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh - Insight: Hampi - Chennai (Madras) - Tamil Nadu - Kerala - Insight: Cruising Kerala’s Green Backwaters - Offshore Islands
Transport
Accommodation
Activities