Footprint Handbook
5 total works
This updated edition should be useful for all travellers with an adventurous spirit and aims to get to the heart of what India has to offer. The guide features listings on how to get there, where to stay and what to do on a budget, coverage of train travel including useful tips on the best ways to get around by public transport, plus background information on culture, religion, history, art and architecture, wildlife, music and dance. Practical hints on climate, best time to visit and how to stay healthy are also included.
This travel guide to Sri Lanka is designed to enable any visitor to explore the beaches, as well as the island's interior and its religious and historical associations. With details both on and off the beaten track, the book provides an insight into Sri Lanka's history, culture and religions. Full coverage is provided of all the best beaches and beach activities, and guidance is given on planning a route around the island.
An updated guidebook to Goa, an ideal destination for first-time travellers to India. With some of India's finest beaches, it has long been popular as a place for relaxation, with a reputation for being free and easy. Information is included on: Goan beaches and coastal resorts; getting to know India; accommodation to suit every budget; up-to-date information on beaches and resorts; a guide to getting around easily by using hire cars, taxies and buses; the Portugese heritage and its cultural and day-to-day impact, for example on food; and a guide to Bombay, the gateway to Goa. Goa is also ideal for those who want to explore the easily-reached neighbouring states of Maharashstra and Karnataka.
Written by experts, this comprehensive travel guide to India contains updated ideas on where to go, suggested itineries and highlights, both on and off the beaten track. The book provides background information on culture, religion, history, art, architecture, wildlife, music and dance. Practical information is included on accommodation, shopping and eating out, as well as hints on climate, the best time to visit and how to stay healthy. Fully indexed colour maps are designed for planning and travelling.
This guide offers a comprehensive view of the whole of the Indian Himalayas. Featuring both the popular destinations as well as the less well known areas, it covers the Western Himalaya - Garhwal (Land of the Forts) and Kumaon Himalaya in Utter Pradesh, the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar; and the Eastern Himalaya - the Darjeeling area and Sikkim. All aspects of trekking are covered, with guidance on how to organise a trip. Information is provided on: when to go, with comprehensive details on climate and seasons; accommodation, eating and other practicalities; and background - culture, history, geography, religion and the people.