India is as spectacular and as diverse as a Bollywood movie - colourful, exuberant, exciting and loud. This top-selling guide is better than any blockbuster at conjuring up the highlights, be it soaring Himalayan peaks or sun-soaked Keralan beaches.

· feast your eyes on the sights in our 16-page colour highlights section

· tease your tastebuds with reviews of thousands of restaurants and cafés

· meet and greet the locals using our handy language chapter

· find your way with 218 maps, including a full-colour country map

· follow the safest path with our vital information on health risks, scams and regions in conflict

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