Whether you want to
see the Taj Mahal by moonlight, take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River, or experience an ayurvedic detox in Kerala, the local Fodor’s travel experts in India are here to help!
Fodor’s Essential India
guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
This new edition has been
fully-redesigned
with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor’s “Essential” guides were named by
Booklist
as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!
travel guide includes:
AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE
to the top things to see and do
MULTIPLE ITINERARIES
to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS
to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS
throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS
on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES
on “India’s Best Temples and Shrines,” “India’s Best Palaces and Forts,” and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS
including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
SPECIAL FEATURES
on “What to Eat in India,” “What to Drink in India,” “What to Buy in India,” and more
LOCAL WRITERS
to help you find the under-the-radar gems
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Varanasi, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Kolkata,
and more
Planning on visiting Thailand or Vietnam? Check out Fodor’s
Essential Thailand
and
Essential Vietnam.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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