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Savour superb views of the Taj Mahal, learn all about South Indian culture in Chennai or explore Hindu and Buddhist cave temples on Elephanta Island: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of India with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide India: - Over 50 colour maps help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of India, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of icons such as the Amber Fort in Rajasthan, the National Museum in Delhi, the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata and more - Colour photographs of India's bustling cities, historic buildings, elaborate temples, beautiful beaches, mountainous interior, lush tea plantations and more - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the country's fascinating history and culture, colourful festivals, remarkable architecture, and traditional music, dance and fashion - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Delhi; Haryana and Punjab; Himachal Pradesh; Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir; Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand; Bihar and Jharkhand; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Kolkata (Calcutta); West Bengal and Sikkim; Odisha; Assam; Rajasthan; Gujarat; Mumbai (Bombay); Maharashtra; Goa; Karnataka; Chennai (Madras); Tamil Nadu; Andaman Islands; Kerala; Andhra Pradesh and Telangana - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus visa and health information