Rajasthan, Delhi Agra

by Lonely Planet, Michael Benanav, Abigail Blasi

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at the great marble Taj Mahal, step into 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' at Jaisalmer Fort, or visit the massive Mughal Red Fort; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rajasthan, Delhi, and Agra and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra Travel Guide:



Colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, cinema, dance, architecture, politics, wildlife, and cuisine

Free, convenient pull-out Delhi, Agra & Jaipur map (included in print version), plus over 34 neighborhood maps

Coverage of Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Kota, Alwar, Bharatpur, Shekhawati, Fatehpur Sikri, Kumbhalgarh, Bikaner, Deshnok, Nagaur, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra, our most comprehensive guide to destination, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's India guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover India, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Genres: Travel, India, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

OUR STORY
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this travel guide (and I like Lonely Planet) but I didn't love it. On the one hand I appreciated having a small book specific to the area we were going to visit in India. On the other hand, I think it was a bit TOO limited in scope and could have had a little more info at times. It would still be okay 10% bigger. For example, I would have liked more detailed information about local transportation (e.g. I didn't fully understand the full gamut of train ticket options and what to do if. . .) and/or a broader glossary of Indian food (although we mostly saw Rajasthani food we did encounter other regional foods we were curious about but couldn't identify). Overalll it did serve us well.

[David Burns · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical LP guide - but a bit more detailed since it focuses on the Golden Triangle region of India. Worth a peruse for the historical and cultural chapters before travel but not worth toting along during a trip.

Lonely Planet Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra ** Read / consulted in Saudi Arabia (Feb-Mar 2023)

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this travel guide in preparation for my journey through Rajasthan for the coming three weeks. I think it covers all the essentials you need, to know what to expect and not to miss.

[Piret Pert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good guide. Recommend,

[shelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok but a bit limited - could add in some more detailed information. We used it for Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra. I got a bit frustrated, as usual with the indexing or lack there of when trying to find specific information quickly as I usually do with the Lonely planet guide books - but we do still really like them.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dependable guide. I'm glad I took it with me. Unlike the author, though, I would not recommend the Artist Hotel in Jaisalmer as a place to stay. (It's great as a place to visit for the music and a beer though).

[Ria · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are traveling to India. Get the Lonely Planet book and read it before you go. It will save you a lot of headache.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh. Space-saving, but format and indexing are not intuitive (standard LP complaint, though); found mistakes in Delhi Connaught Place maps/info as well.

[Ranjana · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very informative book that came in quite useful for my Rajasthani trip!