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One of Frommer's most seasoned travel writers takes on the fascinating world of India, a place of extraordinary natural beauty--pristine beaches under swaying palm trees, placid backwaters in lush surrounds, mountain peaks that stretch into the clouds--and a place of architectural wonders, cosmopolitan cities, world-class resorts and Ayurvedic spas, and glorious natural wildernesses where tigers stalk their prey. As it does so well, Frommer's has done the legwork for you, and is not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money and putting the focus on ease of travel. WithFrommer

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Frommer's India 2nd Edition; Contents; List of Maps; What's New in India; Chapter 1: The Best of India; Experiencing Spiritual India; The Best Temples, Monuments & Lost Cities; Unique Places to Stay; Most Memorable Moments; Exploring Natural India; The Best Ayurvedic Pampering; The Best Eating & Drinking Experiences; The Best Savvy Traveler Tips; Chapter 2: Planning Your Trip To India; The Regions in Brief; Visitor Information; Entry Requirements & Customs; Money; When to Go; Travel Insurance; Health & Safety; Etiquette & Customs; Specialized Travel Resources; Planning Your Trip Online

The 21st-Century TravelerDiscovering Spiritual India; Getting There; Customized Tours for the Independent Traveler; Escorted Tours; Getting Around India; Tips on Accommodations; Chapter 3: Suggested India Itineraries; North India Highlights in 15 Days; The Golden Triangle & Rajasthan Highlights; South India in 2 Weeks; A Leisurely Southern Sojourn; Chapter 4: Mumbai: City of Dreamers; Arrival & Orientation; Getting Around; What to See & Do; Where to Stay; Where to Dine; Shopping; Mumbai After Dark; Aurangabad & the Ellora and Ajanta Caves; Chapter 5: Goa: Party in Paradise

Arrival & OrientationPanjim (Panaji) & Old Goa; North of Panjim; South of Panjim; Chapter 6: God's Own Country: Kerala & Lakshadweep; Cochin (Kochi); The Backwaters; Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) & Varkala; From Kovalam to the Tip of India; Lakshadweep; The Cardamom Hills & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary; Malabar: Northern Kerala; Chapter 7: Tamil Nadu: The Temple Tour; Chennai; Mamallapuram (Mahabalipurum); Pondicherry; Tiruchirappalli & Thanjavur (Tanjore); Madurai; Chapter 8: Karnataka & Hyderabad: Kingdoms of the South; Bangalore; Mysore

Exploring the Hoysala Heartland: Belur, Halebid & SravanabelagolaHampi & the Ruined City of Vijayanagar; Side Trip to Northern Karnataka; Hyderabad; Chapter 9: The Heart of India: Delhi, the Taj, Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh; Delhi; Agra; Varanasi (Benaras); Lucknow; Khajuraho; Orchha; Bandhavgarh National Park; Bhopal & Sanchi; The Fortress City of Mandu; Chapter 10: Rajasthan: Land of Princes; Planning Your Trip to Rajasthan; Jaipur; The National Parks; Bundi; Shekhawati; Pushkar; Udaipur; Jodhpur; Jaisalmer; Gujarat; Chapter 11: Himachal Pradesh: On Top of the World; Staying Active

The Golden Temple in AmritsarShimla; Exploring Kinnaur & Spiti; The Valley of the Gods: Central Himachal; Exploring Dharamsala & the Kangra Valley; Leh & Environs; Chapter 12: Uttaranchal: Sacred Source of the Ganges; Garhwal; Kumaon; Corbett National Park; Chapter 13: Kolkata (Calcutta) & East India; Kolkata; Orissa's Golden Temple Triangle; Darjeeling; Sikkim; Appendix: India in Depth; India Today; India Past to Present; The Religions of India; Indian Cuisine; Reading India; Bollywood & Beyond: India on the Big S; Index

One of Frommer's most seasoned travel writers takes on the fascinating world of India, a place of extraordinary natural beauty--pristine beaches under swaying palm trees, placid backwaters in lush surrounds, mountain peaks that stretch into the clouds--and a place of architectural wonders, cosmopolitan cities, world-class resorts and Ayurvedic spas, and glorious natural wildernesses where tigers stalk their prey. As it does so well, Frommer's has done the legwork for you, and is not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money and putting the focus on ease of travel. WithFrommer