India at 1:2, 000, 000 on a double-sided map from Freytag & Berndt, with an index booklet attached to the map cover also providing street plans of central Delhi, Chennai (Madras), Kolkata & Mumbai, plus Colombo. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka & the Maldives, plus most of Pakistan. The map presents the Indian Subcontinent divided north/south with a small overlap between the sides. On the northern side, the north-eastern states of India & eastern Bangladesh are covered on a separate panel which extends coverage to Mandalay. The southern side

Includes:: a large inset with the Maldives. Topography of the subcontinent is presented by relief shading with spot heights, names of main mountain & hill ranges, peak, etc. Road network

Includes:: selected local roads & shows driving distances on main routes, Main railway lines are included & local airports are marked. The map also shows boundaries & names of Indian states. Small icons indicate various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, national parks & game/nature reserves, temples & religious sites, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. In addition to the index which lists locations by country, the booklet attached to the map cover also included town centre street plans of Delhi, Chennai (Madras), Kolkata & Mumbai, plus Colombo.







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India Handbook, a comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

This 86x 124cm wallmap is a physical map of India which

Includes:: the whole of Nepal, Bangladesh & large

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India`s is a tale of private success & public failure. Prosperity is, indeed, spreading across the country even as governance failure pervades public life. But how could a nation become one of the world`s fastest-growing economies when it`s governed by a weak, ineffective state? & wouldn`t it be wonderful if India also grew during the day-in other words, if public policy supported private enterprise? What India needs, Gurcharan Das argues, is a strong liberal state. Such a state would have the authority to take quick, decisive action; it would have the rule of law to ensure those actions are legitimate; & finally, it would be accountable to the people. However, India has always had a weak state & a strong society, says Das, which means that achieving something better will be an uphill struggle. ...

India Handbook 2010 in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Where do you start when visiting India? The enigmatic sub-continent cannot fail to bewilder, bemuse, frustrate & captivate even the most seasoned traveller. With up-to-minute recommendations, the 17th edition of Footprint's revered & authoritative guide offers comprehensive advice on how to get the most from your trip. Whether you want to escape it all at a rural retreat, learn yoga in Goa, hike the Himalayas or be dazzled by Bollywood, this guide tells you everything you need to know. This title is critically acclaimed with unparalleled depth & coverage, ensuring travellers see the real India. It covers the lesser-travelled & more remote Northeastern states, enabling you to get off the beaten track. It features fantastic listings for all budgets. It

Includes:: detailed mapping & planning sections, perfect for navigating your way round this vast country. Annually updated
- making this the most up-to-date guide available!


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India at 1:2, 500, 000 on a clear, indexed map from Mair Dumont with a set of removable stickers to highlight chosen locations. A fold-out flap in the jacket makes route planning easier by providing an overview of the whole area covered by the map plus the adjoining regions & highlighting popular locations, with the grid reference system in the margins making it easier to find places on the main map. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable from the map without damaging its surface, is provided for making special locations more prominent. The map covers India, plus the whole of Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, with most of Pakistan as well as southern Tibet with Lhasa & Kailas. The north-western tip of the country with the Pakistani part of Jammu & Kashmir & the Karakoram is shown as an inset. Assam & the eastern states are also on an inset which extends the coverage to Mandalay. Two smaller insets show the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Topography is indicated by relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain & hill ranges & selected peaks. Colouring and/or graphics indicate deserts & marshes. Internal administrative borders are shown with names of the states. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks & highlights numerous towns & villages worth visiting, as well as interesting natural sites, both in India itself & in the adjoining countries. Latitude & longitude lines are marked at intervals of 1º. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Extensive index of place names in all the countries covered by the map is in a separate 48-page booklet attached to the map jacket &

Includes:: names of mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, etc. all coded with appropriate signs. Also included are lists of national parks & World Heritage Sites, plus a table with distances/traveling times within India.



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India, its landscape, architectural splendors, people & customs have long been subjects of fascination for photographers. The exquisite images of the photographer Barbara Macklowe thrust us into a world few have seen or think of as India. Yet we can see & feel a familiarity with the people & places in her photographs. We experience both the differences & the sameness among us all. The images in this book are a reflection of one photographer's experience of this diverse land & her attempts to peer beneath the surface to reveal its human dimension. She has an uncanny ability to connect with her subjects. The result is a very personal visual journey which reveals the warmth, beauty & humanity of the Indian people. She reveals a land of beauty, hardship & joy that breathes with life & surges with energy. ...

In India in Slow Motion Mark Tully undertakes a journey that has no true beginning or end, seeking to unravel the mysteries lying at the heart of the country of his birth. Exploring subjects such as Hindu extremism, child labour, Sufi mysticism, the crisis in agriculture, political corruption & the problem of Kashmir, he challenges our preconceptions of India as well as those India has about itself to create a thoughtful, humorous, startling & deeply profound portrait of the country. Like no other writer, Mark Tully brings modern India & its people vibrantly to life. With fantastic reviews from Daily Telegraph & Guardian, this book widely known for its vivid picture of India. ...

India is like nowhere else on earth
- thrilling, frustrating & incredibly diverse. The full-colour Insight Guide India shows you
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