Berlitz Pocket Guides Series

India Berlitz Pocket Guide

Published 25 November 2005

"The Berlitz India Pocket Guide" covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. A guide is given to India's bustling cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Bangalore, as well the country's stunning natural attractions including Goa's beaches, the Himalayas, the desert of Rajasthan and Kanha's tiger reserve. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Taj Mahal, the Ellora and Ajanta cave temples, Khajuraho's erotic sculptures and Jaipur's Amber Palace. Background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Indian food bring the country alive. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Hindi. You can learn about topics ranging from Indian music to medicine and the religions of India to harems. Maps show Delhi, India, Mumbai (Bombay) and Kolkata, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.