This 412-page guidebook to India presents the country's highlights in a comprehensive format, illustrated with hundreds of full-colour photographs and 16 maps. The key features include: Places - region-by-region gazetteer section covering the whole of India, with top attractions highlighted and cross-referenced with detailed local maps; Essay Features - incisive essays on India's history, people and culture, from its ancient origins to its present-day techno-booming economy; and Travel Tips - practical listings section, including accommodation, entertainment, transport, and essential contact addresses and numbers.