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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this culturally vibrant and diverse country. Savour superb views of the Taj Mahal, learn all about South Indian culture in Chennai or explore Hindu and Buddhist cave temples on Elephanta Island: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of India with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide India:Over 50 colour maps help you navigate with easeSimple layout makes it easy to find the information you needComprehensive tours and itineraries of India, designed for every interest and budgetIllustrations and floorplans show the inside of icons such as the Amber Fort in Rajasthan, the National Museum in Delhi, the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata and moreColour photographs of India's bustling cities, historic buildings, elaborate temples, beautiful beaches, mountainous interior, lush tea plantations and more Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the country's fascinating history and culture, colourful festivals, remarkable architecture, and traditional music, dance and fashionDetailed chapters, with area maps, cover Delhi; Haryana and Punjab; Himachal Pradesh; Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir; Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand; Bihar and Jharkhand; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Kolkata (Calcutta); West Bengal and Sikkim; Odisha; Assam; Rajasthan; Gujarat; Mumbai (Bombay); Maharashtra; Goa; Karnataka; Chennai (Madras); Tamil Nadu; Andaman Islands; Kerala; Andhra Pradesh and TelanganaEssential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus visa and health information