India (Footprint Handbooks) - Softcover

Bradnock, Mr. Robert W.; Bradnock, Roma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904777007 ISBN 13: 9781904777007

Publisher: Footprint Handbooks, 2004

Synopsis

Special features include objective recommendations of where to stay - from Maharajas' palaces to rustic beaches and 1001 ways to get off the beaten track together with insights into Indian culture.

About this title

From the Publisher

There is a passion for travel and discovery at Footprint that has been reflected in our publishing since the South American Handbook was first published back in 1924. More than 80 years on, our aim is still simple: to give travellers a refreshingly different view that helps them to follow their own route and have a unique, memorable experience. Over 100 current guides reflect the many ways in which people enjoy independent travel; whether exploring ancient sites, seeking an adrenalin-filled adventure or relaxing on the beach, our authors do all they can to bring our customers the very best of each destination we cover.

Who are Footprint’s customers?

Footprint books are used by seasoned travellers of all ages and nationalities. What they have in common is a determination to travel independently and to get their own unique experience of the world. Footprint customers love adventure, are resourceful and enjoy getting off the beaten track. They are inquisitive about different cultures and sensitive towards the communities they encounter.

What makes Footprint different?

An ever increasing number of travellers are discovering Footprint books, taking them on trips, enjoying an approach to travel that is distinctly different from other guides. These are the features of the books most valued by experienced travellers:

The authors of Footprint guides have a depth of knowledge and passion for the destination which ensures that the books are always detailed and accurate. They show places to eat, sleep and visit that are away from the tourist haunts and are often known only to the locals.

The books provide a wide range of options for travellers seeking out the very best activities and adventures. This gives travellers the freedom to explore off the beaten track, providing unique, memorable experiences.

An unparalleled depth of cultural, historical information for each destination enables travellers to get a true understanding of the places they visit and supports responsible travel.

About the Author

Matt Barrett- Born and raised in London, Matt first came to India as a wide-eyed 18-year-old in 1990, and then spent the next 10 years looking for an excuse to return. A chequered career path saw him painting prisons in Australia, studying Arabic in Yemen, building a clinic in Angola and starting a carpet business in London. In 1998 Matt met his wife, Alison, who was then, as now, working for the British Council in Delhi, meaning that at last he had that excuse he'd been after, and moved permanently to India in 2001. Matt now works as a motorbike and mountain bike tour leader, writer and father.

Annie Dare- Annie Dare is a freelance journalist based in London. She has travelled to India both on assignment and independently since first spending four months, chiefly in Jammu and Kashmir, in 1995. She studied Indian literature, politics and British Imperialism on the sub-continent as part of her English Literature degree from the School of African and Asian Studies at Sussex University, Brighton. Besides travel, she also writes about the international creative industries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1904777007
• ISBN 13: 9781904777007
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1400