Synopses & Reviews
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. With Frommer's India, 1st Edition, you'll be armed with all the smart, savvy guidance you'll need to make your trip to one of the most exotic places in the world a trip of a lifetime.
Synopsis
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommers, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommers. Your guide to a world of travel experience.
Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:
- Smart, practical advice on seeing the splendors of India with ease.
- Outspoken opinions on whats worth your time and whats not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
- The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
About the Author
Pippa de Bruynis an award-winning journalist, travel writer (author of
Frommer’s South Africa), and freelance editor.
Niloufer Venkatramanhas a doctoral degree in anthropology from Temple University in Philadelphia. She has traveled widely since the age of 9, and has always been as awed by other places and cultures as her own. A resident of her native Mumbai, she has worked as lecturer in sociology and anthropology, giving up the bureaucratic Indian academic scene in 2001 to turn her attention to working as a freelance writer and editor.
Dr. Keith Bainhas a doctoral degree in cinema. When he’s not traveling the world in search of fantastic experiences, he spends his time writing and lecturing about film, media, theater, and contemporary culture.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What’s New in India.
1. The Best of India.
2. Planning Your Trip to India.
3. Suggested India Itineraries.
4. Mumbai: City of Dreamers.
5. Goa: Party in Paradise.
6. God’s Own Country: Kerala & Lakshadweep.
7. Tamil Nadu: The Temple Tour.
8. Karnataka & Hyderabad: Kingdoms of the South.
9. The Heart of India: Delhi, the Taj, Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.
10. Rajasthan: Land of Princes.
11. Himachal Pradesh: On Top of the World.
12. Uttaranchal: Sacred Source of the Ganges.
13. Kolkata (Calcutta) & East India.
Appendix: India in Depth.
Index.