Charter a fishing boat at Panjim and watch as the palm trees on the beach recede into the distance. Visit 200 hundred-year-old spice plantations or the Saturday Night Bazaar where live music and food stalls lend the bazaar a festival atmosphere. Travel through humble fishing villages on the Arabian Sea or rustic colonial towns, where jungles twist their way around churches and basilicas. Entering Goa via India's most vibrant city, Mumbai, Footprintfocus will prove an invaluable companion.

* Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around.
* Background section with fascinating information on the region's unique history and culture.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play in Goa and in Mumbai.
* Detailed street maps for Mumbai, Panjim and other important towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Goa without weighing you down.

The content of the Footprintfocus Goa (with Mumbai) guide has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.

Explore one of Tamil Nadu's many grand Hindu temples, stopping to savour the smell of jasmine garlands piled up before carved granite gods. Crane your neck to see the top of these towering pyramid-like temples adorned with the statues of deities, warriors and dancers. Escape the heat by following the footsteps of the British colonialists into the charming hill stations, or go surround yourself by nature in the blue Nilgiri mountains. Featuring detailed coverage of this wonderfully diverse region, Footprintfocus Chennai & Tamil Nadu will prove an invaluable companion.
* Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around.
* Background section with fascinating information on the region's unique history, culture & cuisine.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play including festivals and horse riding.
* Detailed street maps for important cities and towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Kerala without weighing you down.

The content of the Footprintfocus Chennai & Tamil Nadu guide has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.

Delhi bombards the senses with its vibrant chaos, yet not far away is the peace of the mountains. From spiritual pursuits to mountain trekking, FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fascinating country.

* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Northwest India.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from spectacular railway journeys to Raj relics.
* Detailed maps for Delhi & around.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Delhi & Northwest India provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the most beautiful regions of India.

This region takes in the contrasts of India. From the brash and chaotic Delhi, through Varanasi, India's holiest city, to the cultural hub that is Kolkata, these cities will truly provide an experience of India. FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of these dynamic destinations.

* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to Delhi, Varanasi and Kolkata.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from tightly packed markets to visiting the holy riverbank.
* Detailed maps for Delhi, Kolkata and other key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Delhi to Kolkata provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of India's most fascinating regions.

The content of Footprintfocus Delhi to Kolkata guide has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.

From bird-watching to beach parties and diving, this small city in the Negev - Israel's 'Great Outdoors' - packs a punch. Footprint Focus Eilat and the Negev will take from the party town of Eilat to the natural beauty of Makhtesh Ramon - an enormous erosion crater with a lunar landscape, a huge array of desert plants and wild gazelle. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Eilat and the Negev * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play * Includes information on tour operators and activities, from diving to hiking * Detailed maps for Eilat, Makhtesh Ramon, and other key destinations * Slim enough to fit in your pocket With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Eilat and the Negev provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Israel's 'Great Outdoors'. The content of the Footprintfocus Eilat and the Negev guide has been extracted from Footprint's Israel Handbook.

Take an early morning walk around Dalhousie Square and admire the colonial buildings that once housed the British Raj before the bustle of Kolkata disturbs the quiet. When the noise picks up you can either head into a museum to learn more about this city's fascinating past or relax watching locals play cricket in The Maiden. When you tire of the city head for the Sunderbans Tiger reserve to catch a glimpse of a Bengali tiger or to Bishnupur to see the splendid terracotta temples. Features detailed information on the cultural heart of India and up-to-date listings on where to eat, sleep and play.

* Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around.
* Background section with fascinating information on the region's unique history, culture & cuisine.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play including festivals and markets.
* Detailed street maps for important cities and towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Kolkata and West Bengal without weighing you down.

The content of the Footprintfocus Kolkata and West Bengal guide has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.

Footprintfocus Luxor to Aswan is the only dedicated guide available covering this popular Egyptian destination. Features an Essentials section with practical tips to help plan a trip, detailed information on attractions and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun.

* Essentials section with tips on getting there and around
* Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat
* Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps where relevant
* Slim enough to fit in a pocket

Loaded with advice and information on how to get around, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help travellers get the most out of Egypt's Nile Valley without weighing them down. The content of the Footprintfocus Luxor and Aswan guide has been extracted from Footprint's Egypt Handbook.

Rajasthan offers huge variety to travellers, from impressive palaces and temples to glimpsing tigers in the misty hills. FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this magnificent destination.

* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Rajasthan.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from the navigating the craziness of Delhi to the absorbing the calm of sacred temples.
* Detailed maps for Rajasthan and its key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra provides concise coverage of one of India's most traditional regions.

FootprintFocus Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.

Karnakata is home to high-tech metropolises, ancient Hindu temples, ornate Islamic palaces, charming British boulevards and a vast countryside where time stands still - for now, at least. Footprint Focus Karnata will take you from Karnataka's cultural wonders to its little-visited coastline, lush with river estuaries and mangrove swamps which rival Kerala's backwaters. This guide includes listings on the best places to eat and sleep, plus information on tours and activities. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Karnataka * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where is best to eat, sleep and party * Includes information on tour operators and activites from fishing to yoga * Detailed maps for Bangalore and other key destinations * Slim enough to fit in your pocket With comprehensive coverage of all the main sights, plus information on activities to take you off the beaten path, Footprint Focus Karnataka is the ideal companion to this intriguing region of India. The content of the Footprintfocus Karnataka guide has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.

Kerala Footprint Focus Guide

by David Stott

Published 14 September 2011
Take a rice boat tour of Kerala's lyrical backwaters; endlessly intersecting rivers, streams and lagoons that flood the plains between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Watch the sun set from the ramshackle port city of Fort Kochi before heading inland to see the monkeys and macaques at Periyar National Park. From winding waterways to colourful festivals, Footprintfocus Kerala will prove an invaluable companion.

* Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around.
* Background section with fascinating information on the region's unique history and culture.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play including fishing and birdwatching.
* Detailed street maps for important cities and towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Kerala without weighing you down.

The content of the Footprintfocus Kerala guide has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.

A trip to Mumbai will leave your mind and senses overwhelmed. Take a taxi through town and you will see glass skyscrapers towering above rusty shacks while the elite of India rub shoulders with slum dwellers. From strolling around the British colonial centre of Fort St. George to shopping in India's trendiest commercial district, Mumbai sums op India like no other city. When you tire of Mumbai, head for the picturesque landscapes of Gujurat. This little-known region is home to a beautiful beaches and rustic ports, as well as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Featuring detailed coverage of Mumbai and Gujurat, this Footprintfocus guide will prove an invaluable companion. * Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around. * Background section with fascinating information on the region's unique history, culture & cuisine. * Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play including festivals and wildlife spotting. * Detailed street maps for important cities and towns. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Mumbai & Gujurat without weighing you down.
The content of the Footprintfocus Mumbai & Gujurat guide has been extracted from Footprint's India Handbook.