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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Eight years ago I went to India for a month as a solo female. My Lonely Planet guide was not my sole source of travel information, but it was my main one by far. The book had everything (history, cultural information, glimpses into "real" life in all regions of India, safety tips, traditions and cautions - for instance don't offer someone your left hand; it's the one traditionally used in the bathroom), and was my guide before and during my trip. That book WAS my trip in many ways.
The current incarnation of Lonely Planet is sorely, heartbreakingly inferior. It is not built for trekkers any longer - people who want to travel largely under the radar and/or on the cheap and/or see the country through the local's eyes. The old book had recommendations for nicer places to stay and touristy things to do, sure, but that wasn't its focus. This version of the book is quite the opposite.
Instead of giving you information about everything you could want to know, this book seems to pick and choose what you want to know about and give you more information on it. There are whole sections of the country left out, for heaven's sake. The book is much thinner than my old version and each page is thicker to boot.
Uttarkashi, one of my favorite towns in the north, is completely gone from the book, which doesn't give me much hope there'll be information about any other small gems or quiet places in the country. There is no mention of Gaumukh/Cow's head (considered the source of the Ganges, India's holy river and one of the most sacred pilgrimages an Indian can take) or the Ganges at all - they're not listed in the book's short index.Read more ›
The current incarnation of Lonely Planet is sorely, heartbreakingly inferior. It is not built for trekkers any longer - people who want to travel largely under the radar and/or on the cheap and/or see the country through the local's eyes. The old book had recommendations for nicer places to stay and touristy things to do, sure, but that wasn't its focus. This version of the book is quite the opposite.
Instead of giving you information about everything you could want to know, this book seems to pick and choose what you want to know about and give you more information on it. There are whole sections of the country left out, for heaven's sake. The book is much thinner than my old version and each page is thicker to boot.
Uttarkashi, one of my favorite towns in the north, is completely gone from the book, which doesn't give me much hope there'll be information about any other small gems or quiet places in the country. There is no mention of Gaumukh/Cow's head (considered the source of the Ganges, India's holy river and one of the most sacred pilgrimages an Indian can take) or the Ganges at all - they're not listed in the book's short index.Read more ›
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Suddenly, the trip that our group was planning switched gears and I found myself contemplating a trip to India, something I’d not considered and I’m not prepared for, having never strayed that far from European or Latin American cultures. Since I’ve had good luck with these Lonely Planet guides before, I thought this would be a great place to start. Sure enough, this book is a great overview and will serve well both as initial orientation and, later, more specific planning.
The book begins with an initial introduction to the diversity, complexity and contrasts that is India. It ends with an A-Z summary section called “Survival Guide” which covers all kinds of necessary trivia (including vaccinations).
In between, the book is divided into color-coded sections by area. The color is visible on the side of the pages so you can open right to the section you need to go to. Each self-contained section is fairly ample and contains:
• Sights and specific information about that particular area,
• A “don’t miss” and/or need-to-know list,
• Information about that particular section,
• The usual hotel, restaurant, attractions, night life, shopping, days and times open, etc.
Obviously, as you narrow your itinerary down, you might need to do further research on specifics, but this is a good overview.
Each section begins with a 2-page spread geographical map and there are some basic street-level maps within the section. (For Delhi, Agra, and Japur there are full city maps).
The quality of the book, as well as the information, is excellent. It is printed on good quality paper (which has the disadvantage of making it a little bit on the heavy side).Read more ›
The book begins with an initial introduction to the diversity, complexity and contrasts that is India. It ends with an A-Z summary section called “Survival Guide” which covers all kinds of necessary trivia (including vaccinations).
In between, the book is divided into color-coded sections by area. The color is visible on the side of the pages so you can open right to the section you need to go to. Each self-contained section is fairly ample and contains:
• Sights and specific information about that particular area,
• A “don’t miss” and/or need-to-know list,
• Information about that particular section,
• The usual hotel, restaurant, attractions, night life, shopping, days and times open, etc.
Obviously, as you narrow your itinerary down, you might need to do further research on specifics, but this is a good overview.
Each section begins with a 2-page spread geographical map and there are some basic street-level maps within the section. (For Delhi, Agra, and Japur there are full city maps).
The quality of the book, as well as the information, is excellent. It is printed on good quality paper (which has the disadvantage of making it a little bit on the heavy side).Read more ›
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I was pleasantly surprised at how good this was. It is filled with useful information: restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions, bars, little bits of history, photos, weather, what to do if you get sick or in legal trouble, recommended vaccinations, and, of course, how to deal with the water situation (answer? Just don't. Ever.). The guide includes short recommendations by various locals of things to do in their cities, which I think is a pretty cool idea. Also covers personal safety advice, what kind of electrical outlets are used, bus schedules, currency rates, wildlife, local cuisines. The amount of detailed information on each page is very impressive.
Plenty of good maps too (even a small but nice pull-out map) which, in my humble opinion, are much more useful than relying on your GPS. Reading maps get you where you are going but also gives you a sense of where you are and how to navigate the cities. Very helpful.
This is probably the best guide to India I have come across. Highly recommended for first-timers and veterans alike.
Plenty of good maps too (even a small but nice pull-out map) which, in my humble opinion, are much more useful than relying on your GPS. Reading maps get you where you are going but also gives you a sense of where you are and how to navigate the cities. Very helpful.
This is probably the best guide to India I have come across. Highly recommended for first-timers and veterans alike.
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In late December we began considering India for our next "big trip." We ordered Lonely Planet India (Country Guide) and while it was extraordinarily helpful, it was not necessarily inspirational. If you are considering a brand new area to explore and are seeking a great guide, you should always begin with Lonely Planet's Discovery Series. Those are the green-trimmed books that you see here. The blue-trimmed ones are more for when you are absolutely certain that you are taking this vacation and need intense details. The blue-trimmed ones use regular paper-stock and contain only a handful of photos ... the green ones are glossy and inviting, loaded with gorgeous photos.
This newest Discover India edition is exactly what we wanted. Since this will be our first visit, we want to do all the "touristy" stuff (obvious, I know, but I really do want to see Temple of the Bulls). Now, the fantastic aspect of this text is that it also gently suggests less-travels destinations. Look for the "Detour" boxes ... these contain ideas you may not have considered (like Cherai Beach).
The "Survival Guide" (located in the back of the book) is an absolute must-read. There is a section devoted to female travelers and how to remain safe, a section on same-sex traveling throughout India, and even a section on "the art of haggling." I always read these sections twice before booking. (In one extreme case, we realized that the country we wanted to visit was not accommodating to vegetarians and had been experiencing a considerable uptick in tourist kidnappings ... so, we really did cancel those plans.) These sections are phenomenal at making you a wiser tourist.Read more ›
This newest Discover India edition is exactly what we wanted. Since this will be our first visit, we want to do all the "touristy" stuff (obvious, I know, but I really do want to see Temple of the Bulls). Now, the fantastic aspect of this text is that it also gently suggests less-travels destinations. Look for the "Detour" boxes ... these contain ideas you may not have considered (like Cherai Beach).
The "Survival Guide" (located in the back of the book) is an absolute must-read. There is a section devoted to female travelers and how to remain safe, a section on same-sex traveling throughout India, and even a section on "the art of haggling." I always read these sections twice before booking. (In one extreme case, we realized that the country we wanted to visit was not accommodating to vegetarians and had been experiencing a considerable uptick in tourist kidnappings ... so, we really did cancel those plans.) These sections are phenomenal at making you a wiser tourist.Read more ›
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