The Rough Guide to India: Travel Guide with Free eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to India, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this India travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one
• Itinerary samples – designed for various durations and interests
• Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more
• Expert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities
• Seasonal tips – when to go to India, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip
• Must-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Jaisalmer, hot spring of Dirang, Konark, Gokharna, Taj Mahal, Thrissur Puram, Khajuraho, Belum Caves, Keoladeo National Park, Thikse, Orccha, Varanasi, Meranghar Fort, Amritsar, Mamallapuram
• Navigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment
• Cultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of India
• Language essentials – a handy English dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals
• Inspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of India, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust
• Bonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide
• Coverage includes: Dehli, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Punjab and Haryana, Gujarat, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa, Kolkata and West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand, Sikkim, The Northeast, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, The Andaman Islands, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Starting out as a Software Engineer, Supriya switched careers to become a travel writer. Spending her time between Karnakata and Delhi, she travels to find coherence in life and love. With an active craving for local Indian food, she loves meandering through the alleys, backpacking and treasures talks with the old and wise. Bylines include Tripoto, Plan the Unplanned, Women's Web and Rough Guides.

Nick grew up in southeast London and went on to study Classics & Modern Greek at Oxford. This led to almost a decade teaching English in Athens and eventually joining the Rough Guides team for Greece. He soon branched out to cover his second great love, India, where he has spent over four years. After marrying Maria he lived in Pittsburgh for nine years and wrote about parts of the USA for the series. Since coming back full circle to SE London in 2008, he has also worked on other RG titles such as the Philippines, Chile and Cambodia, whilst EFL examining, faithfully attending Spurs matches and searching out obscure psychedelic sounds.

Rashmi Narayan is a London-based travel and food journalist who moved from her hometown of Bengaluru at the age of 22. She has travelled extensively across India, particularly the south and continues to do so when she visits her family every year. Being an avid railway enthusiast, she still prefers travelling by train with the Konkan coast featuring in her top train journeys. Hailing from a family of forest rangers in Karnataka, Rashmi is on a constant quest to bring forward India’s sustainable initiatives for the conscious traveller and work with organisations that protect the country's precious wildlife.

Maria Viskochil Edwards grew up mainly in Michigan but spent the majority of her adult life in Pittsburgh before permanently relocating to London in 2008. Always an avid traveller, she has written or fact checked several titles for Rough Guides, including California, Greece, Greek Islands, India, South India, Turkey and The USA.