Rough Guide Travel Guides
6 total works
The Rough Guide to India
by David Abram, Devdan Sen, Nick Edwards, Mike Ford, and Beth Wooldridge
Published 25 October 2001
The Rough Guide to India is the essential handbook to this extraordinary country. The 24 page full-colour introduction includes stunning photography of the country's many highlights. The guide has comprehensive accounts of every attraction, from fast-paced Delhi and the sacred sites of the Ganges plain to the Moghul splendour of Agra and the shell-sand beaches of the south. There is also practical advice on activities as diverse as boating through the Keralan backwaters, hiking through the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh or treatments at an ayurvedic spa. The listings sections provide hundreds of insider reviews of the best hotels, hostels, restaurants, bars, shops and museums in every city and village. The authors also give an informed insight into India's history, politics, religion, music and cinema, providing a valuable context to the reader's trip.
The "Rough Guide to Goa" is the most thoroughly researched and engagingly-written guide to Portugal's former colony. You'll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop, in all price ranges. The title includes first-hand coverage of the regions resorts, beaches, markets, monuments, temples and wildlife sanctuaries, as well as its more off-beat sights, from prehistoric rock carvings deep in the forest to colonial-era mansions. The full-colour introduction and inserts, along with inspirational photography, give you a flavour of this region's Portuguese legacy. The guide includes all the practical advice you'll need before you arrive, and comes complete with expert coverage of the regions history, religion, environmental issues, wildlife, and language. The "Rough Guide to Goa" is like having a local friend plan your trip!
South India
by David Abram, N. Edwards, M Ford, D Sen, and Beth Wooldridge
Published 25 November 1999
The ultimate handbook to this extraordinary region. With comprehensive accounts of all the sights, from shrines and temples to awesome ruins. Also includes practical advice on trekking in the Nilgiri Hills and discovering the stunning beaches of Goa, Kerala and Karnataka. Plus informed background on South India's sacred architecture, art, religion, music and dance.
This guide to Goa is aimed at both package holidaymakers and single travellers. Features include: candid first-hand descriptions of the region's finest beaches; details on all the local activities, from snorkelling and boat rides to exploring the markets; coverage of the ancient monuments, temples, Portuguese colonial mansions and churches, backed up with maps and plans; accounts of the interior's less well-known wildlife sanctuaries, jungles and waterfalls; critical review listings for accommodation - from palm-thatched beach huts to five-star palaces; an insider's guide to the best bars and restaurants; articles on the environment, cuisine, wildlife and history; and a language primer.
A guide to the six Ionian islands and their satellites and mainland connections, from Corfu to Zakynthos. The guide includes extensive and critical appraisal of resorts, towns and beaches, with detailed advice on the best places to eat, drink and stay.
A guide to the six Ionian islands and their satellites and mainland connections, from Corfu to Zakynthos. The guide includes extensive and critical appraisal of resorts, towns and beaches, with detailed advice on the best places to eat, drink and stay. There is also information on the recreational pursuits available on the islands, features on the islands' history and culture, and details and advice on the islands' travel services for both public transport users and drivers.