Lonely Planet India

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to India.

Discover India's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from being awestruck by the Taj Mahal in Agra, to searching for snow leopards in the barren mountains of the Stok Range, and rumbling into the Himalaya on the toy train.

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

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate India effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Delhi
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Qutb Minar Complex, to Amber Fort, and Mehrangarh 
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Indian culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• 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.