One of the world's most exciting destinations South India & Kerala offers majestic temples exotic wildlife spectacular festivals & thousands of kilometres of tropical coastline Written by Rough Guides' team of India experts this br&-new Rough Guide offers the best blend of critical reviews in-depth background & tell-it-like it is advice on everything from yoga retreats & beaches to spotting wild tigers & elephants Also inside The Rough Guide to South India & Kerala Get inspired with our trademark things not to miss & author picks by local experts Learn how to book a train ticket what to eat & cultural tips in our travel basics section Read features on trekking in the Cardamom Hills discovering the sacred sites of Tamil Nadu or exploring the lazy backwaters of Kerala Find your way across every inch of South India with full-colour maps & easy-to-follow city & temple plans Read the most detailed background on South Indian history architecture & wildlife in contexts Try speaking Tamil Telugu or Malayalam with our handy language section
Includes: Goa Kerala Mumbai Tamil Nadu Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh Telangana & the Andaman Islands Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to South India & Kerala
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Tuk tuks temples sizzling street food & remote tropical islands discover the best of Southeast Asia with Rough Guides Our intrepid authors have trekked cycled & snorkelled from Bali to Myanmar seeking out the best-value guesthouses activities & restaurants In-depth reviews of budget accommodation & eating are combined with some choice "treat yourself" options allowing you to rough it in a beach hut one minute or kick back in a hip bar the next Easy to follow transport advice & budget tips are combined with unrivalled background on all the things you simply can&t miss whether you&re beach-hopping in Bali exploring the ruins of Angkor Wat or venturing to the stilt-villages of Myanmar&s Inle Lake Make the most of your Asian adventure with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget Covers Brunei Cambodia Hong Kong & Macau Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar (Burma) The Philippines Singapore Thailand & Vietnam ...

The Rough Guide to Southwest USA is the ultimate travel guide to the fabled American West Explore ancient Native American cliff dwellings & pueblos in Canyon de Chelly & Mesa Verde delve into the region's Hispanic past in the adobe-lined streets of Santa Fe & mission churches around Tucson & follow in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp in Tombstone the Wild West town " Too Tough to Die" Spectacular national parks like Zion Bryce & the Grand Canyon
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Discover Spain with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market Whether you plan on exploring Andalucia&s White Towns sampling the legendary nightlife of Madrid or hiking in the Picos de Euuropa this new edition of The Rough Guide to Spain will show you the ideal places to sleep eat drink shop & visit along the way Inside The Rough Guide to Spain- Independent trusted reviews written with Rough Guides& trademark blend of humour honesty & insight to help you get the most out of your visit Full-colour maps throughout
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- whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way Areas covered include Madrid Segovia Toledo Castilla-La Mancha Extremadura Andalucia Castilla y Leon La Rioja the Pais Vasco Navarra Cantabria Asturias Galicia Aragon Barcelona Catalunya Valencia Murcia & the Balearics Attractions include Museo del Prado Reina Sofia El Escorial Merida the Alhambra La Mezquita Parque Nacional Coto de Donana Univeridad de Salamanca Burgos Cathedral Museo Guggenheim Santiago de Compostela&s cathedral Sagrada Familia Fundacio Joan Miro Teatre-Museu Dali La Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias & the Palma Cathedral Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there local transport festivals culture & etiquette; sports & outdoor activities tourist information & more Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history wildlife flamenco & books & with a handy language section covering Castilian (Spanish) Catalan Basque & Galician Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Spain About Rough Guides Escape the everyday with Rough Guides We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude up-to-date content & great writing Since 1982 we&ve published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe with an ever-growing series of ebooks a range of beautiful inspirational reference titles & an award-winning website We pride ourselves on our accurate honest & informed travel guides






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The full-colour The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka is quite simply the best guide available to this beguiling
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The Rough Guide to Switzerland is the ultimate guide to the country where tourism as we know it first took off The Alpine landscape that so entranced Thomas Cook's pioneering group of package tourists in 1863 still draws tourists in their millions Whether you're looking to check out the 365 days-per-year snowboarding scene in Zermatt wander the medieval streets of exceptionally preserved Bern or sleep on the straw in a Valais farm you'll find plenty of insight & advice from our team of expert authors Beyond the hinterlands we uncover the surprisingly dynamic alternative scene in Switzerland's cities its cutting-edge contemporary galleries & myriad film music & design festivals not to mention the scientists at CERN attempting to discover the neutron-sized building-blocks of our universe in the world's biggest experiment Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Switzerland ...

Make the most of your time on Earth (TM) with The Rough Guide to Tanzania The Rough Guide to Tanzania is the definitive guide to one of Africa's most beautiful destinations with clear maps & detailed coverage of all the best attractions from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to the exotic Indian Ocean beaches of Zanzibar You'll also find an in-depth & full-colour guide to Tanzania's spectacular wildlife & national parks & the most accurate map of the magically labyrinthine Stone Town based on satellite imagery From Tanzania's volcanic landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater to arranging a Serengeti safari the guide

Includes:: practical information on getting there & around plus reviews of the best Tanzanian hotels restaurants bars & shopping for all budgets You'll find introductory sections on Tanzania's cultural customs health food drink & outdoor activities as well as specialist Tanzanian tour operators & an introduction to learning Kiswahili Rely on expert background information on everything from bull-fighting in Pemba through to the mosaic of ethnic groups in Tanzania Explore all corners of this fascinating country with the clearest maps of any guide

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Discover a new side of the Caribbean's most popular island destination with the definitive travel guide to the Dominican Republic researched by Rough Guides' expert authors Escape the all-inclusive resorts & find the real Dominican Republic
- surfboarding resorts & ecolodges in remote pueblos the Caribbean's highest mountain & the sites of the Americas' first European settlements You'll find detailed practical advice on how to get the best from your trip too with colour-coded maps listings & information personally checked out by our intrepid writers The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic covers everything from museums shopping & art galleries in the cities to tranquil beaches & remote waterfalls plus up-to-date descriptions of the Dominican Republic's best hotels bars clubs shops & restaurants for all budgets Whether you have time to browse detailed chapters or need fast-fix itineraries & ' Top 5 boxes' that pick out the highlights you won't want to miss The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic won't let you down! Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic
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The Rough Guide to the Dordogne & the Lot is the definitive guide to this beautiful & beguiling region of France with clear maps expert accounts inspirational itineraries & fascinating historical & cultural information Discover the Dordogne & the Lot's many highlights with stunning photography & comprehensive coverage of everything from the prettiest villages & best markets to the amazing prehistoric cave art & the region's sumptuous wines Detailed practical advice covers what to see & do in the Dordogne & the Lot from cycling trails & hiking routes to canoeing down the rivers & you can rely on up-to-date descriptions of the best restaurants & bars for all budgets as well as the lowdown on where to stay from campsites & chambers d'hote to sumptuous chateau hotels Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to the Dordogne & the Lot ...

The Rough Guide to The Italian Lakes is the most authoritative guide to this exquisitely beautiful region Clear maps & detailed coverage of every attraction from dramatic Lake Garda & dreamy Lake Como to scenic journeys & unforgettable hideaways on charming Lake Maggiore & lesser-known lakes such as Orta Iseo & Lugano Discover the majestic beauty of Verona as well as the best shopping in Milan & the finest art in Bergamo & Mantua (Mantova) Itineraries suggest tailored trips while knowledgeable accounts bring the area's Baroque gardens & Renaissance palaces to life Rely on up-to-date recommendations of the best restaurants bars cafes shops & hotels for every budget & to suit every taste Follow epic walks & cycle ways explore lakeside villas visit medieval villages Relax draw breath & lose yourself in the spectacular Italian Lakes with sharp intelligent writing from experienced authors Make the most of your time on Earth (TM) with The Rough Guide to The Italian Lakes ...