India South & Kerala

Practical travel guide to South India & Kerala featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in South India & Kerala. The Rough Guide to South India & Kerala also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in South India & Kerala, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to South India & Kerala covers: Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnatka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, The Andaman Islands.

Inside this travel guide you'll find: 

• RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER - Experiences for every kind of trip to South India & Kerala, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Hyderabad to family activities in child-friendly places, like Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Hampi.

• PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS - Essential pre-departure information including South India & Kerala entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

• TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES - Carefully planned routes covering the best of South India & Kerala give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

• DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE - Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

• INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL - Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for cricket, trekking, diving, snorkelling or yoga and meditation retreats.

• HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS - Rough Guides' rundown of Mumbai, Pune, Calicut and Goa's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to South India & Kerala, even in a short time.

• HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS - Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in South India & Kerala, matching different needs.

• BACKGROUND INFORMATION - Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into South India & Kerala, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

• FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY - Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Anjuna Beach and the spectacular Fort Cochin.

• COLOUR-CODED MAPPING - Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Maharashtra, Karnatka and many more locations in South India & Kerala, reduce need to go online.

• USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT - With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your tim