India

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to India.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from marvelling at the carving-covered Sun Temple in Konark, to drifting through the basilicas of Old Goa near Panaji, and grazing the streets after dark at the Sarafa Bazar food market in Indore.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s India travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate India and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the UNESCO-listed Qutb Minar; Amber Fort; Gwalior Fort; and more
• Special features on choosing your best yoga retreat; train booking guide; and Mumbai walking tour
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Indian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Delhi
• Covers: Delhi; Rajasthan; Punjab & Haryana; Ladakh; Kashmir Valley & Beyond; Himachal Pradesh; Agra; Uttar Padesh; Uttarakhand; Kolkata; West Bengal; Bihar & Jharkhand; Sikkim; Northeast States; Odisha; Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh; Gujarat & Diu; Mumbai (Bombay); Maharashtra; Goa; Karnataka; Telangana & Andhra Pradesh; Kerala; Tamil Nadu; Andaman Islands

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet''s India.