Revel like Rajput royalty in a floating palace, soak up the atmosphere of a desert camel fair or lose yourself in the fairy-tale Golden City with this guide to India's most vivid and enchanting region.

- 36 detailed maps, including a colour regional map

- includes chapters on Delhi and Agra, home to the Taj Mahal

- the best sleeping, eating and travel options for all budgets

- colour sections on architecture, dress and festivals

- essential notes on desert safaris and wildlife sanctuaries