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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 trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate India 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 UNESCO-listed Qutb Minar; Amber Fort; Gwalior Fort; and more Special features on choosing your best yoga retreat; train booking guide; and Mumbai walking tour 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 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 Delhi Covers: 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.Co-ordinating Author: Joe BindlossTop Authors: Margot Bigg, Monique Choy, Mark Elliott, Lucie Grace, Christabel Lobo, Joanna Lobo, Isabella Noble, John Noble, Kevin Raub, Puneetinder Kaur Sidhu, Paul Stafford, Shikha TripathiISBN: 9781838698003

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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. Co-ordinating Author: Joe BindlossTop Authors: Lucie Grace, Chrisabel Lobo, Joanna Lobo, Isabella Noble, John NobleISBN: 9781788683883

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting one of the most famous buildings on the planet, the Taj Mahal; to spotting wolves, leopards, deer, and sloth bears at Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary; and celebrating the three-day Jaisalmer Desert Festival featuring camel races, turban-tying contents, puppetry, and more. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra 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 Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra 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 Amber Fort, City Palace, and Mehrangarh Special features on exploring Delhi's historic sites, marvelling at the Taj Mahal, and discovering Rajasthan's coloured cities 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 Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps Covers: Rajasthan; Delhi; Agra Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra. Co-ordinating Author: Lonely PlanetISBN: 9781788683869

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Tiruvannamalai

&ldquo;the perfect book to have on hand when you're wondering where to go next&rdquo; - The Independent&ldquo;indispensable&rdquo; - The Design Files&ldquo;the sky___er, the planet's the limit&rdquo; - Editor's Choice, Best Products&ldquo;these are the shining stars&rdquo; - Who Weekly&ldquo;the essential gift for the traveller in your life&rdquo; - Woman's DayDiscover the greatest places to experience right now in our epic annual bestselling guide that ranks the world's hottest countries, regions, and cities. Featuring our traditional top 10 lists plus NEW top 10 categories, amazing photography and insider tips, you'll find mountains of inspiration to take you from the ordinary to the unforgettable. Want to know more about the emerging travel hotspots and best value destinations for 2025? You've come to the right place. Our expert panel of self-confessed travel geeks have joined forces once again to present a year's worth of exciting must-visit places and out-of-this-world experiences. Let's go! Inside Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2025: Top 10 countries, top 10 cities, and top 10 regions ranked by our expert panel of judges Includes top 5 lists for specific destinations, which position attractions and activities within the area Brand new top 10 categories add a fresh and energetic approach to trip planning by covering trending and up-and-coming travel themes Features details on when to go with practical advice and indispensable travel tips to help you get there Voted on by Lonely Planet's writers, staff and community Presented with a vibrant cover with new internal layouts that include a refreshed map design and photography Never has there been a more hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet than the best places to visit. This book is our answer. It is the perfect gift for globetrotters in search of new adventures, and the ultimate self-purchase for anyone thinking of planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip in the year to come.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).Co-ordinating Author: Lonely PlanetISBN: 9781837582990

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This 10-hectare temple is one of India's largest. Its oldest parts date to the 9th century, but the site was a place of worship long before that. Four&hellip;

Arunachaleshwar Temple

With three separate hilltop citadels and a 6km perimeter of cliffs and thick walls, the ruins of enormous Gingee Fort rise out of the Tamil plain, 37km&hellip;

Gingee Fort

This 800m-high extinct volcano dominates Tiruvannamalai &ndash; and local conceptions of the element of fire, which supposedly finds its sacred abode in&hellip;

Tiruvannamalai

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