Author(s): Sarina Singh et al

Guides

India doesn't even have to try: it will bowl you out with its head-reeling mix of cultures, its fast-swelling cities, its still-visible history and its thousands of different landscapes. Get on a train - the quintessential Indian experience - and chug your way past apple blossom and snowy peaks, fort-scattered deserts, tropical beaches and eerie salt plains.

• Over 250 detailed, grid-referenced maps
• New activities chapter covers festivals and activities like language classes, yoga courses and Ayurvedic massage
• Colour highlights section with reader and author experiences
• Improved coverage of Delhi accommodation