An idyllic marine retreat brought to life through sumptuous color photography and crisp, knowledgeable text. Sometimes known as "The Paradise Isles," the Maldives are made up of hundreds of idyllic islands that are famed for their tropical beaches, coral
Covering the five main areas of interest to the visitor - the Plains, the Foothills, the Pir Panjal mountain range, the Valleys of Kashmir and the Upper Indus Valley - this book includes discussions on geography, religion, the Kashmiris, houseboats, flora and fauna, as well as giving trekking routes. The author has spent 15 years travelling in India, and his previous books include "Visiting India".
This guide includes a section detailing Nepal's history, ten features covering aspects of the country's life and culture - ranging from spectacularly colourful festivals to Everest conquerors, a region-by-region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section of essential contact addresses and numbers. It also contains hundreds of photographs and 17 maps.
History of Lucknow during British period with ethnology and architectural description of the Lucknow city.