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Fodor's Essential India: with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai & Kerala (Full-color Travel Guide Book 4) Kindle Edition

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Written by locals, Fodor’s Essential India is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Delhi, Mumbai, and beyond. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this India travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease.

India is a country of vibrant and enticing contrasts: exquisite palaces are juxtaposed against simple temples, and modern high-tech industry coexists with ancient customs and rituals. There's much to see and do in this vast and geographically diverse country, and Fodor's Essential India covers the must-see sights better than anyone else.

Fodor’s Essential India Includes:

•UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: India is changing rapidly, and this fully updated guide includes the best new hotels, restaurants, and more in its vibrant cities and stunning countryside, from Delhi and Rajasthan to Mumbai, Kerala and Goa.

•ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A spectacular color photo guide captures the ultimate unmissable experiences and attractions throughout India to inspire you.

•DETAILED MAPS: Full-color and full-size street maps throughout will help you plan efficiently and get around confidently.

•GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color photos will help inspire you. The illustrated features on the iconic Taj Mahal, the holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges, and the amazing cave temples at Ajanta and Ellora will give you a deeper understanding of these historic sites. The "Understanding India" chapter, with illustrated sections on modern society, religion, food, dance, music, and shopping, provides insight into contemporary Indian life as well as the past.

•ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Sample itineraries will help you plan and customize your own itinerary so you can make the most of your time. Includes tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports and the outdoors. “Fodor’s Choice” designates our best picks in every category.

•INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: A full-color feature on getting around India includes indispensible information on buses, trains, taxis, and rickshaws, along with tipping information and an easy-to-use "Travel Times Chart." Convenient overviews show each region and its highlights, and detail-rich chapter planning sections have on-target advice and tips for planning your time and for getting around the country by car, bus, and train.

•COVERS: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Kolkata, The Taj Mahal, Rajastan, Beaches, and more.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.

Planning on visiting more of Asia? Check out Fodor’s Essential Thailand and Fodor’s Essential China.

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“Fodor’s is pitched a few notches higher….aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.” – New York Times

“The Fodor’s guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions.” – Chicago Tribune

“In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market.” – Booklist

“Fodor’s super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail.” – Sacramento Bee

“Fodor’s can help you plan the perfect adventure.” – Arizona Republic

About the Author

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budget in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07N7D1XK4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fodor's Travel; 4th edition (March 12, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 96210 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 490 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #831,008 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #104 in Indian Travel
- #363 in General India Travel Guides
- #816 in Tourist Destinations & Museums

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Very informative

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024

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Good review for our upcoming trip to India

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chris

Great Essential Book, Not Super Deatiled

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019

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I'm an avid Lonely Planet man but their India book is not up to date like Fodor's. Also, The LP version is a massive tome that serves a definite purpose (like it did for me when traveling to India 23 years ago). This time, however, with the access to internet and other sources, the guide proved very helpful for essential info, like historical landmarks, a quick go-to for a tasty restaurant recommendation and cross referencing hotels found online. we hit the main spots in India but if you want deeper, richer info, use a different book. For us, this was (and is, since we are still in India as I write this!!) perfect!

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Ian D. Crane

Arrived as described

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022

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Arrived as described - great condition good seller

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N. B. Kennedy

Would want a guide in this country

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019

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If I ever get to India, this Fodor's guide has convinced me to go on a tour or to hire a dedicated tour guide. Almost every page mentions the chaotic, rowdy, raucous, crowded cities, streets and tourist sites. I think I would be overwhelmed if I were to go as an independent traveler, as I usually do. The pushy hawkers and food safety issues would also make me think twice. I'd want to have someone assisting me.

The maps included are basic, showing only the major streets and sites, so of course you'd need more detailed information if you traveled on your own. I'm surprised at the few number of photos -- this is not a guide to get you excited about the country. But there is an interesting page that suggests movies and books to see and read before you go. It's not entirely up to date -- they should have mentioned "Lion," about an Indian boy who gets lost and separated from his family, and "Million Dollar Arm," about two Indian boys recruited for American baseball. Not surprisingly, "Passage to India" is not mentioned!

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Sanjeev Jyoti

Essential India book review

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022

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1 Does not have comprehensive details for a traveler but only high level insights
2 All India is not covered but only a few states.
3. Small book size makes it easy to carry around.

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Joel Salas

Must have for your trip to India

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020

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Lots of useful information.

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Miss Barbara

If your wifi goes down it's good to have a book

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019

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Essential India is another Fodor’s must read for people like me who love to travel but are intimidated by India. I think this book my delve a little more into the culture than some of the other travel guides and it gave me more of an overview of what to expect as well as where to go.

It starts with the India experience: eating, drinking, purchasing, the best temples, shrines, and what to read before you go (this was an excellent though small section). You then get about a dozen pages of how to travel smart. Then the history and culture of India. All of this can be very different than what we, as Americans, may envision we’ll find.

Each major city is then addressed with the planning, where to stay, what to do, etc. There are lots of maps, illustrations, color photographs and travel options and dress suggestions.

I like these small travel boos because they fit in your luggage, handbag or rucksack and don’t take up much room. Of course, much of what’s in the book can be found on the internet but I’ve always found that connections and/or wifi can be iffy when traveling abroad. With this little book you always have all the information you need right at hand.

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Tom T

Very Easy to Read

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019

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I have never been to India and likely at age 70 won't make it there. I ordered this guide because I've always been interested in India and I find this guide fascinating. My niece happens to be in India as I write this review for a 4 day wedding of her friend.
As you might guess much of the guide tells about the cities, religions, temples and touristy highlights. But... it also tells about beaches, tourist attractions, where to rent a personal water craft, and many such things. It has it all. There are suggestions of how to handle the daunting poverty and how to keep from getting "Delhi belly". This is a very complete guide and I found that it is so easy to read, unlike some travel guides.
I'm learning a great deal about the different parts of India, their customs, religions, culture, people and life. If I do ever get the chance, I would feel very comfortable going to India. It appears to be one of the safer places to travel according to this guide.

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