India

The best guide to India, packed with essentialsCity sights, from Agra's Taj Mahal to Mysore's palaceHimalayan treks, wildlife safaris, camel tripsTemples, mosques, religious festivals, ageless artBazaars and shops with silks, rugs, hand-loomed fabricsWhere to stay and eat, no matter what your budgetPalace hotels, havelis, urbane modern high-rises, beach resorts, mountain lodges, safari tents, bungalowsHotel restaurants serving international cuisines; local best bets for tandooris, biryanis, koftas, kebabs, and moreFresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trustCosts, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousandsReviews based on visits by the most knowledgeable writersThe best special-interest tours and tour operators in India31 pages of maps--and dozens of unique featuresImportant Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips (from cutting costs to important hints for staying healthy); Fodor's Choice; What's Where in India; Pleasures & Pastimes; festivals; special-interest vacations; background essay; further reading; videos to watch