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"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: India" will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer, with regional coverage stretching from the Great Himalayas of the north to the tropical peninsula of the south.
"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: India" explores the culture, history, and architecture of this country, accompanied by full-color photographs, 3-D cutaway illustrations, and floor plans of all the must-see sights. Find out all you need to know about key sights with absorbing sections on temples, shrines, and places of worship, as well as listings of hotels, restaurants, shops, entertainment, tours, scenic walks and more.
Highlights Include: Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps Cutaway illustrations and floor plans of all the major sights 3-D aerial views of the most interesting districts in cities and towns Specially devised walking routes and thematic tours Detailed maps with street finder guides and index An introduction to trekking in the Himalayas
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: India" truly shows you this beautiful country as no one else can.
"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: India" explores the culture, history, and architecture of this country, accompanied by full-color photographs, 3-D cutaway illustrations, and floor plans of all the must-see sights. Find out all you need to know about key sights with absorbing sections on temples, shrines, and places of worship, as well as listings of hotels, restaurants, shops, entertainment, tours, scenic walks and more.
Highlights Include: Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps Cutaway illustrations and floor plans of all the major sights 3-D aerial views of the most interesting districts in cities and towns Specially devised walking routes and thematic tours Detailed maps with street finder guides and index An introduction to trekking in the Himalayas
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: India" truly shows you this beautiful country as no one else can.
800 pages, Paperback
First published June 10, 2002
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August 11, 2009
"Traditionally, the only wealth a woman has of her own is the jewelry she receives when she gets married."
July 15, 2021
Beautiful and comprehensive travel guide for India!
September 16, 2014
(edit 9-16-2014: Yikes! This review was accidentally posted to Lonely Planet Discover India, which was reviewed at the same time.)
Can one guidebook cover all of India? It sounds unrealistic, but DK Eyewitness Travel does a good job. If you haven’t decided on what to visit, this will help. Or, it may overwhelm you with so many choices. The coverage is encyclopedic, and the photos and illustrations are beautiful. Once you narrow down your areas of interest, consider some of the regional or city guides.
I only had 2 complaints. First, at 2.3 pounds, it’s a bit heavy. Secondly, the type is small. Most of the text is 6 point type, which is readable in average light, but the index and glossary are 4 point, which I found hard to read.
After the trip, when I can’t remember the name of that temple I photographed, I just check DK eyewitness. When shopping for travel guides, I always look for DK first.
If you are going to India, what do you need in addition to this guide? Read A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry.
Can one guidebook cover all of India? It sounds unrealistic, but DK Eyewitness Travel does a good job. If you haven’t decided on what to visit, this will help. Or, it may overwhelm you with so many choices. The coverage is encyclopedic, and the photos and illustrations are beautiful. Once you narrow down your areas of interest, consider some of the regional or city guides.
I only had 2 complaints. First, at 2.3 pounds, it’s a bit heavy. Secondly, the type is small. Most of the text is 6 point type, which is readable in average light, but the index and glossary are 4 point, which I found hard to read.
After the trip, when I can’t remember the name of that temple I photographed, I just check DK eyewitness. When shopping for travel guides, I always look for DK first.
If you are going to India, what do you need in addition to this guide? Read A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry.
June 19, 2008
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are THE best travel guides! Perfect, portable size, beautiful picts, and awesome info. THIS is the ultimate travel guide for this area.
January 26, 2011
I added this book to my now-huge collection of Eyewitness Travel Guides not so much for its practical uses in planning a trip to south India as for inspiration.
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October 17, 2015
Some good pieces of info and some good picture-maps.
May 9, 2017
ঘরে বসে ইন্ডিয়া দেখার জন্য অসাধারণ বই। লোনলি প্ল্যানেটের ট্রাভেল গাইডের চাইতেও ভালো এইটা :)
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