Guidebooks for India from all the major travel publishers are listed below, including country, specialist and multi-country guides, as well as books for regions and cities within India (where available). Links to Amazon (UK, US and Canadian stores), Waterstones (UK) and selected publisher websites allow you to purchase the guidebooks online at best value with one simple click (individual chapter downloads are also available for selected Lonely Planet titles). Before choosing your title, check our buying guide to see the types of guidebooks available or click on the publisher logos below.

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Guidebooks for South India


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Footprint Chennai & Tamil Nadu Focus Guide

Focus Guides

Footprint Focus guides are smaller, soft cover guidebooks which focus on specific destinations such as São Paulo in Brazil, or classic itineraries such as Zanzibar & Pemba in Tanzania. Rather than cover an entire country, Focus guides are tightly defined by destination, providing all the info you need and none of the stuff you don't! Like our Handbooks, these guides are reliable, up-to-date, and provide many opportunities to get off the beaten track. Unlike most guidebooks however these lightweight guides are slim enough to fit in your pocket - so they will help you get the most out of your destination without weighing you down.

Chennai & Tamil Nadu Focus Guide

Feb 2014 (2nd ed.)
160 pages

Author(s): David Stott


Lonely_Planet South India

Regional Guides

Want to get the feel of a region and the areas it spans? Regional guides will get you there, with detailed maps, lush full-colour images, plenty of pre-planning info, itineraries to match your timeframe and recommendations to get you straight to the best.

South India

Oct 2013 (7th ed.)
552 pages

Author(s): Sarina Singh, Paul Harding et al.



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Footprint India - The South Dream Trip

Dream Trips

Our brand new Footprint Dream Trip series is the ultimate tool for those who want to get to the heart of a country on their holidays, but don't necessarily have a huge amount of time to travel. The Dream Trip series breaks down a country into inspirational itineraries which can be combined for longer trips, ensuring that you see the best of the destination during your visit. These itineraries, researched by expert authors, are carefully tailored ensure that you don't waste any time during your trip. Hand-picked recommendations, off-the-beaten-track suggestions and tips for all budgets mean that you will see the best the country has to offer on your dream trip. The compact and lightweight design is ideal to take on your travels.

India - The South Dream Trip

Sep 2013 (1st ed.)
288 pages

Author(s): David Stott, Victoria McCulloch


Footprint Bangalore & Karnataka Focus Guide

Focus Guides

Footprint Focus guides are smaller, soft cover guidebooks which focus on specific destinations such as São Paulo in Brazil, or classic itineraries such as Zanzibar & Pemba in Tanzania. Rather than cover an entire country, Focus guides are tightly defined by destination, providing all the info you need and none of the stuff you don't! Like our Handbooks, these guides are reliable, up-to-date, and provide many opportunities to get off the beaten track. Unlike most guidebooks however these lightweight guides are slim enough to fit in your pocket - so they will help you get the most out of your destination without weighing you down.

Bangalore & Karnataka Focus Guide

Sep 2012 (1st ed.)
112 pages

Author(s): David Stott


Footprint South India

Handbooks

Footprint Handbooks really get under the skin of the destination they are covering and are designed for independent, adventurous travellers looking for an authentic experience. Written for those looking to get off the beaten track, inquisitive about different cultures and sensitive towards the communities they encounter, Footprint guides are jam-packed with up-to-date information and facts. The compact, lightweight and durable format is ideal for long-haul breaks, while colour maps and planning sections make them the perfect travelling companion.

South India

Oct 2010 (4th ed.)
552 pages

Author(s): David Stott


Insight South India

Insight Guides

Our classic series, for more than 35 years, Insight Guides have provided a full account of the world's leading travel destinations through expert and informative text and stunning photography. With a rich mix of features on history and culture, detailed area-by-area chapters and a comprehensive listings section, each title combines three books in one: an ideal travel planner, a practical on-the-spot companion, and a a superb visual souvenir of a visit.

South India

Jan 2009 (current ed.)