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Himachal Pradesh Map-Guide

Indian state of Himchal Pradesh on road map from the Delhi-based International Publications, showing many small towns and villages, with a 40-page booklet describing the state and its sights. Additional features include a selection of the state’s main trekking routes marked on the map; a large street plan of Shimla plus plans of Chamba, Dalhousie, Kullu, Manali and Mcleodganj, all showing various facilities and sights; a physical map of this mountainous state; a distance chart; a table of facts and figures, The booklet includes suggestions for various tourist circuits, etc.Unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, maps in this series present the state with its constituent districts in different colours and also show the division of districts into talukas.
Town symbols indicate both district and taluka headquarters. Road network includes many local roads, some with driving distances, although sometimes locations are marked without road access to them shown on the map. Railway lines are included and local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various locations of interest, including historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, etc.In many titles additional panels around the main map and/or in the accompanying booklet provide more information: enlargements with more detailed presentation of the road network, street plans of main cities, etc. The booklets, which also include a general introduction to the state and district-by-district descriptions, are published on high quality paper and are illustrated with numerous colour
photos.To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.
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Indian state of Himchal Pradesh on road map from the Delhi-based International Publications, showing many small towns & villages, with a 40-page booklet describing the state & its sights. Additional features include a selection of the state’s main trekking routes marked on the map; a large street plan of Shimla plus plans of Chamba, Dalhousie, Kullu, Manali & Mcleodganj, all showing various facilities & sights; a physical map of this mountainous state; a distance chart; a table of facts & figures, The booklet

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suggestions for various tourist circuits, etc. Unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, maps in this series present the state with its constituent districts in different colours & also show the division of districts into talukas. Town symbols indicate both district & taluka headquarters. Road network

Includes::
many local roads, some with driving distances, although sometimes locations are marked without road access to them shown on the map. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various locations of interest, including historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, etc. In many titles additional panels around the main map and/or in the accompanying booklet provide more information: enlargements with more detailed presentation of the road network, street plans of main cities, etc. The booklets, which also include a general introduction to the state & district-by-district descriptions, are published on high quality paper & are illustrated with numerous colour photos. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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