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Description India (Insight Guides)(10th Ed) by David Abram Insight Guides | November 2013 | ISBN-10: 1780051816 | ePUB | 701 pages | 155 mb http://www.amazon.com/India-Insight-Guides-David-Abram/dp/1780051816 Be inspired by our new edition of Insight Guide India, which shows you how to get the most out of this thrilling country. Our inspirational Best of India section illustrates its unique attractions, from the bright lights of Mumbai to the brilliant colors of Rajasthan, the ruins of ancient cities and the cool heights of the Himalayas. The first part of the book provides an essential introduction to India’s ancient civilisations, colonial history, and multi-layered contemporary society. Our lively essays on art and architecture, food and drink, performing arts, wildlife, and Bollywood provide the perfect backdrop to any visit. The Places section takes you on a journey through each of India’s regions, from Delhi and the Himalayas in the north to Chennai and Kerala in the south, as well the coral-fringed Lakshadweep, Andaman, and Nicobar Islands. All destinations are complemented by attractive, detailed maps linked to the key sights by numbered dots, and full-color photographs throughout bring this stunning destination to life. Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into India’s festivals, Hindu deities, its creaking railways, the ancient sites of Ajanta, Ellora and Hampi, cruising Kerala’s backwaters, and – of course – the Taj Mahal. At the back of the book, the Travel Tips section provides all the practical information you'll need to plan a memorable trip, as well as selective listings giving our writer’s pick of the best places to stay and eat. About the Author David Abram is a freelance writer specialising in southern Asia who has co-authored more than twenty guides to India and neighboring countries since the early 1990s Table of Contents How To Use This E-Book Introduction: The Allure of India India’s Top 10 Attractions Editor’s Choice Land and Climate Wildlife Society and Religion Decisive Dates Beginnings Europeans in India Independent India Contemporary Issues Food and Drink Insight: Festivals Performing Arts Cinema Art and Architecture Insight: Hindu Deities Introduction: Places Introduction: The North - Delhi - The Northern Plains - Insight: The Taj Mahal - The Himalayas Introduction: The Desert States - Rajasthan - Insight: Indian Railways - Gujarat Introduction: West-Central India - Mumbai (Bombay) - Insight: Ajanta and Ellora - Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh - Insight: Khajuraho - Goa Introduction: East and Northeast India - Kolkata (Calcutta) - West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand - The Northeast Introduction: The South - Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh - Insight: Hampi - Chennai (Madras) - Tamil Nadu - Kerala - Insight: Cruising Kerala’s Green Backwaters - Offshore Islands Transport Accommodation Activities Sharing Widget |