India

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you. The best guide to India, packed with essentials City sights, from Agra's Taj Mahal to Mysore's palace Himalayan treks, wildlife safaris, camel and Jeep trips Temples, mosques, forts, colorful festivals, ageless art Bazaars and shops with silks, rugs, handcrafted jewelry Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Palace hotels, havelis, urbane high-rises, beach resorts, bungalows, mountain lodges, safari tents Posh hotel restaurants, seaside fish shacks, and garden cafés serving the best tandooris, biriyanis, and kebabs Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands Reviews based on visits by the most knowledgeable writers The top special-interest tours and tour operators 34 pages of maps, 60 vacation itineraries, and more Important contacts, smart travel tips (from cutting costs to staying healthy) What's Where Pleasures & Pastimes Festivals Vocabulary and dining glossary