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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to India.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from marvelling at the carving-covered Sun Temple in Konark, to drifting through the basilicas of Old Goa near Panaji, and grazing the streets after dark at the Sarafa Bazar food market in Indore.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's India travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate India and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including the UNESCO-listed Qutb Minar; Amber Fort; Gwalior Fort; and moreSpecial features on choosing your best yoga retreat; train booking guide; and Mumbai walking tourExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Indian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of DelhiCovers: Delhi; Rajasthan; Punjab & Haryana; Ladakh; Kashmir Valley & Beyond; Himachal Pradesh; Agra; Uttar Padesh; Uttarakhand; Kolkata; West Bengal; Bihar & Jharkhand; Sikkim; Northeast States; Odisha; Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh; Gujarat & Diu; Mumbai (Bombay); Maharashtra; Goa; Karnataka; Telangana & Andhra Pradesh; Kerala; Tamil Nadu; Andaman Islands Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's India.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to South India & Kerala. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from beach-hopping around some of Goa's quieter strands, to stretching into the day with ocean-view yoga classes in beachy Varkala, and tucking into the perfect biryani in the famous food-tastic city of Hyderabad. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's South India & Kerala travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate South India & Kerala and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Gateway of India, Ajanta Caves, and Mollem Special features on choosing your best beach, Mumbai walking tour, and a guide to bazaar shopping Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with South Indian & Keralite culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions  Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps  Covers: Mumbai (Bombay); Maharashtra; Goa; Karnataka; Telangana & Andhra Pradesh; Kerala; Tamil Nadu; Andaman Islands Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's South India & Kerala.

Lonely Planet''s India is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the magnificent monument to love that is the Taj Mahal, climb into the high Himalaya and Ladakh''s moonscapes, and experience the dramatic rock-cut grottoes in the caves of Ajanta; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of India and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s India Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information -all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020''s COVID-19 outbreak

Top experiences feature- a visually inspiring collection of India''s best experiences and where to have them

What''s new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas

Pull-out, passport-size ''Just Landed'' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel (Included in print version)

Planning tools for family travellers- where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colourmaps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips- hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 200 maps

Covers Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Kolkata, West Bengal, Sikkim, Northeast States, Gujarat, Odisha, Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Add notes to personalise your guidebook experienceSeamlessly flip between pagesBookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flashEmbedded links to recommendations'' websitesZoom-in on maps and images

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s India,our most comprehensive guide to India, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for just the highlights? Check out Best of India, a handy-sized guide focused on the can''t-miss sights for a quick trip.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

Lonely Planet''s South India & Kerala is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Float along Kerala''s backwaters as the sun sinks behind whispering palms, hit the beach in Goa and watch incense-clouded evening processions around Madurai''s joyful Meenakshi Amman Temple - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South India & Kerala and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s South India & Kerala:

Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics Covers: Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Andaman Islands and more

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations’ websites Zoom-in on maps and images

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s South India & Kerala is our most comprehensive guide to South India & Kerala and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s India for an in-depth guide to the country.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.