Rajasthan and Gujarat Handbook: The Travel Guide (Footprint Handbook) - Softcover

Bradnock, Robert W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190094992X ISBN 13: 9781900949927

Publisher: Footprint Handbooks, 2001

Synopsis

This guide aims to take the visitor beyond India's Golden Triangle to explore some of the state's most exciting palaces, temples and forts. It offers an introduction to Rajashthan's cultural diversity and historical wealth while providing the information needed to plan your journey and find your way. The handbook features details of the dozens of former palaces and country homes which have been converted into atmospheric hotels, as well as a variety of guest houses and hotels across the state. A useful phrase section gives the basics, with sections on food and drink. In addition, a wide range of practical information covers hotels and restaurants, train, bus and plane routes, useful tips, and how to stay in touch - with details of everything from post restantes to internet cafes.

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About the Author

Robert Bradnock Robert Bradnock is an international authority on India. He was born in India in 1943 and went back overland in 1966 as a research student at Cambridge, and made the first of his many visits to Sri Lanka in the same year. He is head of the department of geography at the University of London's world famous School of Oriental and African Studies. Roma (Das) Bradnock A Bengali by birth, Roma was brought up in Calcutta where she graduated in English. Roma's Hindi and Bengali and Robert's basic Tamil see them through even remote corners comfortably.

Edition details

• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190094992X
• ISBN 13: 9781900949927
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 475