DK Eyewitness India

Eyewitness Travel Guides

by D.K. Publishing

Discover India with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to this incredible country before you've even packed your suitcase. Marvel at the majestic Taj Mahal, relax on the beaches of Goa, explore the historic Agra Fort, and sample the flavors of India from its colorful streets - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide India covers the must-see sights and the hidden corners, so you won't miss a thing.

- Gorgeous, all-new color photography so you can imagine yourself there
- Reasons to love India: richly decorative architecture, snow-capped Himalayan landscapes, a tasty array of local dishes, exhilarating rickshaw rides, unique wildlife - what will yours be?
- See India from a different angle: lots of fresh ideas for exploring this spectacular country
- A year-long calendar of events in India gives a selection of local events and festivals for all seasons
- Expert advice covers the practical stuff: get ready, get around and stay safe
- Detailed color maps help you navigate the country with ease
- Expert tips to make memories that last - where to snap and share the perfect photo, take in stunning views and escape the crowds
- The most authentic places to stay, eat, drink and shop
- Easy-to-follow walks and itineraries take you on a tour of each area, with plenty of food and drink stops en route
- Hand-drawn illustrations show the inside of the must-see attractions, including the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Golden Temple, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and the Great Stupa.
- Covers Delhi; Haryana and Punjab; Himachal Pradesh; Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir; Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand; Bihar and Jharkhand; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Kolkata; West Bengal and Sikkim; Odisha; Assam and the Northeast; Rajasthan; Gujarat; Mumbai; Maharashtra; Goa; Karnataka; Chennai; Tamil Nadu; Andaman Islands; Kerala; and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide India is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you create your own unique trip.

Staying in the Golden Triangle? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Or fancy a shorter trip? Try our Top 10 Delhi.

Genres: Travel, India, Nonfiction, Reference, History, Asia

1317 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 10, 2002

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Kirsti]

"Traditionally, the only wealth a woman has of her own is the jewelry she receives when she gets married."

[Morris Yen]

Beautiful and comprehensive travel guide for India!

[David Cerruti]

(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.

[Astrila]

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.

[Kay]

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.

[Delhi Irc]

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Accession No: DL027586

[A.]

Some good pieces of info and some good picture-maps.

[Abdullah Imran]

ঘরে বসে ইন্ডিয়া দেখার জন্য অসাধারণ বই। লোনলি প্ল্যানেটের ট্রাভেল গাইডের চাইতেও ভালো এইটা :)