Bollywood life, bhangra beats and balti food. The freezing heights of the Himalayas and the warmth of the Andaman Sea. Maharaja's palaces and tumbledown beach huts. Ganesh, gir lions and the Ganges. The deafening fireworks at Diwali. The strains of tabla and sitar. Monsoons, mughals and a monkey god. Elephants and the eternal jewel. Tigers, turtles and the tree of life.
With the new dual colour format, details on the best places to stay, from old Maharajas' palaces to rustic beach huts, detailed maps and extensive transport information to help you plan your trip, hints on where to eat, drink and party and the pick of activities, this fourteenth edition provides eye-opening insights into all aspects of Indian culture
