Synopses & Reviews
The 3rd edition of National Geographic Traveler: India brings the "land of princes" to every traveler in gorgeous images, accessible map tours, enticing sidebars, and valuable insider tips. Experience daily life up-close on a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi or take a drive through colonial Mumbai for local flavor. Readers discover a fascinating history and culturefrom the life of Mahatma Gandhi to Indian spices and palace hotelsas well as popular attractions such as the pink sandstone city of Jaipur, the water palaces of Udaipur, and, of course, the Taj Mahal. Lesser-known treasures in the country are also revealed, along with such practical information as getting around there and getting around, where to stay, and cultural and recreational musts to make the most of your visit.
Synopsis
The "land of princes" becomes accessible to every traveler in this gorgeously illustrated guide to India. Special mapped toursincluding a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and a drive through colonial Mumbaiprovide intimate glimpses of daily life. Sidebars explore historical and cultural topics: Indian spices, palace hotels, the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Readers discover popular attractionsthe Taj Majal, the pink sandstone city of Jaipur, the water palaces of Udaipurand lesser known treasures.
Each Traveler guide includes such practical information as getting there and around, where to stay, and cultural and recreational activities to help make the most of your vacation.