India doesn't even have to try: it will bowl you out with its head-reeling mix of cultures, its fast-swelling cities, its still-visible history and its thousands of different landscapes. Get on a train - the quintessential Indian experience - and chug your way past apple blossom and snowy peaks, fort-scattered deserts, tropical beaches and eerie salt plains.
Over 250 detailed, grid-referenced maps
New activities chapter covers festivals and activities like language classes, yoga courses and Ayurvedic massage
Colour highlights section with reader and author experiences
Improved coverage of Delhi accommodation
Reviews
Lonely Planet guides are a must-pack" --Toronto Star, February 2006