Footprint Handbook
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One of India's most fascinating states, a region steeped in tradition with its colourful tribal cultures, plush palaces and forbidding forts, Rajasthan is home to all this and more. Explore the Golden Triangle: Agra, Jaipur and Delhi, where travellers can expect to tantalize their taste buds with delicious thalis and see for themselves the greatest monument to love, the Taj Mahal. Footprint's 4th edition Rajasthan Handbook will show intrepid travellers exactly how to experience this without the crowds, with fantastic listings on where to eat, sleep and play, plus a specialist activity guide including desert safaris and jungle trekking making this guide perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure.
Excellent coverage of the main cities
Hints and tips on how to get the most from this fascinating region and how to avoid the tourists
In-depth listings on where to eat and sleep
Specialist activity guide including desert safaris, trekking and motor-biking
Excellent coverage of the main cities
Hints and tips on how to get the most from this fascinating region and how to avoid the tourists
In-depth listings on where to eat and sleep
Specialist activity guide including desert safaris, trekking and motor-biking
Delhi bombards the senses with its vibrant chaos, yet not far away is the peace of the mountains. From spiritual pursuits to mountain trekking, Footprint's Handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fascinating region of India.
* Practicalities section with essential advice on getting to and around Northwest India.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and relax.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from spectacular railway journeys to Raj relics.
* Detailed maps for Delhi, Amritsar, Leh and other key destinations in the region.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint's Delhi & Northwest India Handbook provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the most beautiful regions of India.
* Practicalities section with essential advice on getting to and around Northwest India.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and relax.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from spectacular railway journeys to Raj relics.
* Detailed maps for Delhi, Amritsar, Leh and other key destinations in the region.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint's Delhi & Northwest India Handbook provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the most beautiful regions of India.
No visit to India is complete without some time spent in West Bengal, a cultured corner of the subcontinent. Wonderfully fertile lands fed by the great Ganga River are home to terracotta temples, hill stations and bustling cities. From the cool air of Darjeeling to the mangrove forests of Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, Footprint's Kolkata & West Bengal covers all the top attractions in this unique region, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track.
* Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around.
* Background section with fascinating information on the region's fascinating history and culture.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & relax.
* Detailed street maps for Kolkata, Darjeeling & other key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of Kolkata and West Bengal without weighing you down.
* Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around.
* Background section with fascinating information on the region's fascinating history and culture.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & relax.
* Detailed street maps for Kolkata, Darjeeling & other key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of Kolkata and West Bengal without weighing you down.
The world's oldest tourist destination is waiting to be discovered. Footprint's fully revised and updated 6th edition of Egypt will take you from Cairo and the pyramids to desert-faring camels and ancient citadels. See live belly dancing shows, visit with bedouins, or join the Great Desert Circuit; whether you want to dive the Red Sea, sail down the Nile in a felucca or explore tombs and temples, this guide will tell you how. Includes a thorough background and history section, highlights map of what not to miss, plus listings of where to find the best food and drink and how to get around, giving the independent traveller the tools to really experience Egypt. Detailed culture, history and background sections Dedicated full-colour diving feature with tips on everything from PADI courses to diving spots Best activities, from desert safaris to lake fishing and trekking Great maps to help you get around: from boats along the Nile to navigating the backstreets of Cairo Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers
Emerald green paddy fields and bleached white sands. Markets and fishing communities, festivals for all seasons. Discover this and so much more in South India.
Indian Himalaya Footprint Handbook
by Vanessa Betts and Victoria McCulloch
Published 15 October 2010
Revered the world over, the Indian Himalaya provide a unique experience and stunning backdrop for any explorer and have been capturing the imagination of travelers for centuries. The 3rd edition Indian Himalaya Handbook will help travellers get the most from this diverse and sometimes demanding region. Footprint's completely updated travel guide to the Indian Himalaya is indispensible to visitors who want to be wowed by rugged beauty and inspired by the unique culture of the people that live here.
* Great coverage of responsible travel and the Himalayan Environment Trust Code of Practise, as well as essential advice on the best time of year to travel
* Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from trekking and climbing to cycling and yoga
* Includes comprehensive listings from From Garhwal and Kumaon in Uttar Pradesh, to the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar, to Darjeeling and Sikkim, in the Eastern Himalaya.
* Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget
* Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers and help you find the best experiences
Fully updated, Footprint's Indian Himalaya Handbook is packed with all the information you'll need to get the best out of this spectacular region.
* Great coverage of responsible travel and the Himalayan Environment Trust Code of Practise, as well as essential advice on the best time of year to travel
* Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from trekking and climbing to cycling and yoga
* Includes comprehensive listings from From Garhwal and Kumaon in Uttar Pradesh, to the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar, to Darjeeling and Sikkim, in the Eastern Himalaya.
* Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget
* Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers and help you find the best experiences
Fully updated, Footprint's Indian Himalaya Handbook is packed with all the information you'll need to get the best out of this spectacular region.
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.
* 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.
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.
* 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.
Largely untouched by tourism, Northeast India really offers the chance to experience travel without the tourists.
Footprint's 2nd edition Northeast India Handbook provides travellers with all the know-how for navigating their way around this lesser-known region.
From the icy peaks of the Himalaya to the warm waters of the Andaman sea, Footprint's fully updated 2nd edition Northeast India will help travellers expect the unexpected from this little-known and relatively untouched region.
Whether it's discovering the temples of Orissa, sipping tea in Darjeeling, entering political debate in Kolkata,
marvelling at the bathers in Varanasi or simply delighting at the wonderful wildlife and beauty of Sikkim; this
guidebook offers all this and more. Travellers will have all the know-how about making the most of their trip and
really experience travel off the beaten track.
Everything you need to know about Northeast India's rich and diverse cultural heritage
Includes the exotic Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Detailed coverage of the famous religious city of Varanasi
Great mapping to help you navigate your way round
Footprint's 2nd edition Northeast India Handbook provides travellers with all the know-how for navigating their way around this lesser-known region.
From the icy peaks of the Himalaya to the warm waters of the Andaman sea, Footprint's fully updated 2nd edition Northeast India will help travellers expect the unexpected from this little-known and relatively untouched region.
Whether it's discovering the temples of Orissa, sipping tea in Darjeeling, entering political debate in Kolkata,
marvelling at the bathers in Varanasi or simply delighting at the wonderful wildlife and beauty of Sikkim; this
guidebook offers all this and more. Travellers will have all the know-how about making the most of their trip and
really experience travel off the beaten track.
Everything you need to know about Northeast India's rich and diverse cultural heritage
Includes the exotic Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Detailed coverage of the famous religious city of Varanasi
Great mapping to help you navigate your way round