Synopses & Reviews
Journey to India's gentler side, where laid-back beaches nestle alongside buzzing temple towns, and cosmopolitan cities sound an urban hum of bars, cafes and shop-till-you-drop extravagance. Cruise Kerala's backwaters, find serenity at a Maharashtrian ashram, count cows on a Goan beach - discover the best of India's tropical south with this comprehensive guide.
Go Beyond The Tourist Trail to find tranquil beach escapes, wildlife-packed national parks and remote tribal villages.
Enrich Your Experience with our chapters on South India's extraordinary history and culture.
Rest Easy in the best accommodation - from backwater houseboats to Raj-era palaces.
Tell Your Dhal From Your Dosa with our chapter on Indian cuisine, and in-depth reviews of the best restaurants in the south.
Find Your Way from Mumbai to Chennai and back again with the help of our detailed transport information and over 90 maps.
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Synopsis
From Goa's popular beaches to Kerala's tranquil backwaters and the pilgrimage towns of Andhra Pradesh, this volume includes up-to-date coverage of regions affected by the 2004 tsunami. 98 maps.
Synopsis
Discover South IndiaLet the night's festivities wash away with the tide while relaxing on a palm-fringed beach in Goa.
Perform a puja at a Hindu temple: scoop smoke from a burning lamp and 'wash' your face.
Feast like a maharaja on tasty thalis in Mumbai (Bombay) and sumptuous seafood in Kerala.
In This Guide:
26 years of experience covering India - no other guide is better positioned to advise you on the country's south.
All the content on the South from our India guide with extensive coverage of Goa's beaches and Kerala's backwaters.
New activities chapter covers everything from wildlife safaris to Ayurveda, ashrams and yoga courses.
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