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Delhi bombards the senses with its vibrant chaos, yet not far away is the peace of the mountains. From spiritual pursuits to mountain trekking, Footprint's Handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fascinating region of India. -Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Northwest India.-Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and relax.-Includes information on tour operators and activities, from spectacular railway journeys to Raj relics.-Detailed maps for Delhi, Amritsar, Leh and other key destinations in the region.-Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint's Delhi & Northwest India Handbook provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the most beautiful regions of India.

India strikes its visitor with a sensory, intellectual, spiritual and philosophical assault that's unmatched by any other place on earth: this subcontinent's sheer diversity is staggering. Footprint's 19th edition India Handbook will guide you from tropical beach paradises and lush backwaters, to forests where elephants roam and foothills clad in tea plantations. - Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from ruined temples and shimmering cities to spotting tigers and trekking the Himalaya- Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape- Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings that you can trust, for every budget- Full-color planning section to inspire and help you find the best experiences- Personal recommendations from the authors on everything from festivals and haggling to camel safaris and rail routes. From navigating the outsized metropoles to exploring sprawling temples, Footprint's fully updated 19th edition will help you get the best of this enigmatic destination.

Comprehensively updated, this new edition provides a fascinating insight into Sri Lankan history, culture and religions. It provides details of where to stay and eat, how to get about and gives information on the many festivals

Packed with information on this beautiful Indian coastal state, the Footprint Kerala Handbook will take you from rice boat tours on Kerala's backwaters to the Ayurvedic massages on its southern beaches.

Footprint's Bangalore & Karnataka will take you from India's high-tech metropolis of Bangalore, to its ancient Hindu temples and ornate Islamic palaces, offering extensive coverage of this fascinating region of India.

Explore one of Tamil Nadu’s many grand Hindu temples, stopping to savour the smell of jasmine garlands piled up before carved granite gods. Crane your neck to see the top of these towering pyramid-like temples adorned with the statues of deities, warriors and dancers. Escape the heat by following the footsteps of the British colonialists into the charming hill stations, or go surround yourself by nature in the blue Nilgiri mountains. Featuring detailed coverage of this wonderfully diverse region, Footprint Focus Chennai & Tamil Nadu will prove an invaluable companion. • Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around. • Background section with fascinating information on the region’s unique history, culture & cuisine. • Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play including festivals and horse riding. • Detailed street maps for important cities and towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint Focus guide will help you get the most out of Tamil Nadu without weighing you down. The content of the Footprint Focus Chennai & Tamil Nadu guide has been extracted from Footprint’s India Handbook.

A spellbinding intersection of old and new, South India epitomizes the fascinating and dynamic nature of the Indian subcontinent. Footprint’s South India Handbook will guide you from the Portuguese-steeped villages of Goa, through coconut groves and mangrove thickets, and to the paradoxical cities which are home to spice-packed bazars and biotech booms. ·         Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including hill stations, beaches, birdwatching, trekking, cricket, yoga and Ayurvedic massage.·         Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from navigating dusty spice markets to spotting tigers and elephants·         Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & customs at religious sites·         Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget ·         Full-color planning section and mini-atlas to inspire travelers and help them find the best experiences From the tropical calm of Kerala’s backwaters to the spectacular fecundity of the forests, Footprint’s fully updated 5th edition will help you navigate this vibrant, lush destination.

Take a rice boat tour of Kerala’s lyrical backwaters; endlessly intersecting rivers, streams and lagoons that flood the plains between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Watch the sun set from the ramshackle port city of Fort Kochi before heading inland to see the monkeys and macaques at Periyar National Park. From winding waterways to colourful festivals, Footprintfocus Kerala will prove an invaluable companion. • Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around. • Background section with fascinating information on the region’s unique history and culture. • Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play including fishing and birdwatching. • Detailed street maps for important cities and towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Kerala without weighing you down.

Loaded with information on one of India s most spiritual states, Footprintfocus Chennai & Tamil Nadu will take you from the Hindu temples of Kanchipuram to the hill stations of Ooty and Kodaikkanal."

South India is an assault on the senses, explore chaotic cities, hire a houseboat and navigate your way around the beautiful backwaters, discover tombs and temples galore or simply lie back and relax on one of the many stunning beaches