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India (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
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Amazon.com Review
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. Explore the myriad wonders of India with this useful guide in hand. Whether you wish to cruise the backwaters of Kerala on the rooftop of a ferry, explore the Buddhist gompas of Leh, drink Darjeeling's namesake tea, get lost in the dusty bazaars of Hyderabad, or stroll the 16th-century ruins in Hampi, this book will help you get there. Highlights include more than 200 traveler-tested maps, thousands of places to stay and eat for all budgets, excellent health information, all you need to know about transportation options, and a 32-page color section on India's religions. --Kathryn True
Product Description
Lonely Planet's "Travel Survival Kits" cover one country, or a small group of countries, in depth, with travel and accommodation options to suit a range of budgets. These guides are designed to be easy to use, providing practical travel information in a lively, entertaining style. Features of this series include: cultural and historical background; detailed maps of cities, towns and rural areas; information on getting there and getting around; practical information on every aspect of travel; health and safety advice; information on local cuisine; advice on customs and etiquette; key words, phrases and basic grammar of local languages; and names of places, restaurants and hotels in foreign script where applicable. India is as vast as it is crowded, as opulent as it is squalid, and as lush as it is arid. The fifth edition of this award-winning guidebook contains detailed and up-to-date information that will help travellers survive and enjoy travel in this sometimes difficult, but awe-inspiring country.
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India (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
- Paperback: 0 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 1984-12-31
- Label: Lonely Planet Publications
- Studio: Lonely Planet Publications
- ISBN: 0908086547
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 60 reviews
- Sales Rank in Books: #2679015
Avg. Customer Review:
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: I didn't receive till now the books 2008-10-28
Comment: I've bought three books in the end oh september and untill now (oct 28th) I didn't receive anything. It could be because I live in Brazil and the mail service is not to fast. I hope take it soon.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: I love this book 2008-08-19
Comment: the Lonely Planet guide to India is THE guide. Going to India with the Lonely Planet changed my life. It also tells you to leave the guide behind and follow your intuition. I did. The result was my new book, on how to travel with your intuition and change your life. Travelling Magically: How to Turn Your Journey into a Life-Changing Experience. Quite a few stories about my time in India there - I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Buy another book 2008-08-16
Comment: I was one of those people who took lonely planet books everywhere, all over Europe, to Iceland, the Philippines, Cuba and now Delhi. I trusted the brand so it was the only book I brought, big mistake.
I'll only speak for Delhi because thats where I spent two weeks. So I hope this specifically helps travelers to Delhi.
The restaurants were pretty much awful, the hotel prices were wrong, the massage treatment place recommended so out of the way that it cost the cost of the massage to get there and back. I was working so I only wasted my weekends following the book. My work lunches were at far better restaurants and a aimless walk in the daytime in Old Delhi was far better than any guided tour. I also didn't appreciate the tone of this book and how much time it wasted on smug reviews and lame humor.
I think the individual country books depend really on the authors/editors, the other lonely planet guides I have were of great help. For India(or Delhi at least), try another title.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Very Informative/ Large Book for Large Culture 2008-08-10
Comment: It is large and heavy but full of information and easy to fine that information which many guides books can't come close.
Lonely Planet, you do a good job.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: first time visitor, long time LP user 2008-06-20
Comment: While I only ever purchase Lonely Plant books for my travels, this new edition had me a little disappointed with no inclusion of HiTech City as one of the sights to see. The city was truly amazing and I am thankful our driver thought to take us there.
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India (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
