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The Rough Guide to India (Rough Guide Travel Guides) by: David Abram, Devdan Sen, Nick Edwards, Mike Ford, Beth Wooldridge, Daniel Jacobs, Joshua Goodman, Anil Mulchandani, Laura Stone, Caroline Sylge List Price: £17.99 City Travel Guides Price: £12.59 You Save: £5.40 (30%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 915.40453 EAN: 9781843535010 ISBN: 1843535017 Label: Rough Guides Ltd Manufacturer: Rough Guides Ltd Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 1480 Publication Date: October 01, 2008 Publisher: Rough Guides Ltd Studio: Rough Guides Ltd Sales Rank: 2763 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Synopsis: The Rough Guide to India is the essential handbook to this extraordinary country. The 24 page full-colour introduction includes stunning photography of the country's many highlights. The guide has comprehensive accounts of every attraction, from fast-paced Delhi and the sacred sites of the Ganges plain to the Moghul splendour of Agra and the shell-sand beaches of the south. There is also practical advice on activities as diverse as boating through the Keralan backwaters, hiking through the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh or treatments at an ayurvedic spa. The listings sections provide hundreds of insider reviews of the best hotels, hostels, restaurants, bars, shops and museums in every city and village. The authors also give an informed insight into India's history, politics, religion, music and cinema, providing a valuable context to the reader's trip. Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - a rough guide ....Despite the inferior quality of the photo reproduction I've always thought that Rough Guide is better value than Lonely Planet. It is generally more informative, more erudite, and the style is arguably geared to a wider readership, while LP leans more towards backpackers and gap-year students. I also think LP is more prone to hyperbole while Rough Guide is normally unflinchingly honest about places. It's perceived negativity is for me a bonus as it is often better to travel with lower or at least realistic expectations. As it says in the opening gambit, many travellers head for India expecting to 'encounter a timeless ascetic wonderland and are surprised to find one of the most materialistic societies on the planet'. I think this is pretty spot ... Read More: Rating: - Better than LonleyMy friends and I spent 3 months in India with both the Lonely Planet and the Rough Guide and 9 times out of 10 we referred to the Rough Guide. Fewer people carry the Rough Guide which means that the 'unspoilt' stuff remains less spoiled. The information is more reliable, the accomodation reviews are more accurate, and it's lighter to carry. Rating: - A comprehensive guide to IndiaThe Rough Guide to India (Rough Guide Travel Guides) is a comprehensive guide to the country. India is a country which is diverse and boosts an ancient civiliisation dating millions years ago. The country is an experience of a lifetime for anyone who wants to visit a place filled with rich history, wide natural scenery (mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, beaches), arts, varied attractions and a diverse culture. Something you will treasure as a fond memory and breathtaking experience. The country at its present state is a fine blend of traditional and contemporary features. For example the Bollywood and the booming IT industry are a crucial part of India's modern culture. The palaces and temples are a valuable part of India's rich history and heritage. ... Read More: Rating: - The Essential GuideI travel in India every year and pick a new one up every time. I usually leave the old one for Indian relatives who say they're an excellent read ;) Even if you're not travelling in India, this book is fascinating and 'unputdownable'. It covers every aspect of this complex and ancient country in informative, readable sections ranging from history, culture, language, politics through to food, bribes, sex, drugs and Bollywood movies. From personal knowledge I can confirm that this edition has been updated to reflect recent changes (a must since India is currently one of the most rapidly transforming nations on earth) and the intelligent coverage even includes analysis of the effects of the IT and BioMedical science booms on Indian society. Read More: |
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