India: The Best of the Cities and Villages, Palaces, Temples, Wildlife Parks, Mountains and Beaches

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.

The best guide to India, packed with essentials
City sights, from Agra's Taj Mahal to Mysore's palace
Himalayan treks, wildlife safaris, camel and Jeep trips
Temples, mosques, forts, colorful festivals, ageless art
Bazaars and shops with silks, rugs, handcrafted jewelry

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Palace hotels, havelis, urbane high-rises, beach resorts, bungalows, mountain lodges, safari tents
Posh hotel restaurants, seaside fish shacks, and garden cafés serving the best tandooris, biriyanis, and kebabs



Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
Reviews based on visits by the most knowledgeable writers
The top special-interest tours and tour operators



34 pages of maps, 60 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts, smart travel tips (from cutting costs to staying healthy)
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes
Festivals
Vocabulary and dining glossary

386 pages, Paperback

Published April 28, 1998

About the author

Fodor's Travel Publications is a United States-based producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor in 1936.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.

Reviews

[Mallee Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually read the 1967 version of this guide — more for research purposes for a manuscript idea on a location I'm considering so I didn't read the entire book. However, what I read was easy to read, detailed and interesting from the perspective of how India has changed in over four decades since my copy was written.