Ideal for the backpackers and for adventurous travelers, this guide offers 1,001 ways to get off the beaten track to the very heart of what India has to offer by providing incomparable background information on the history, culture, wildlife, music, dance, religion, language, and people of this sprawling country. Detailed itineraries and recommendations on where to go are presented, an essential tool when planning a trip to a country as vast and diverse as India. Footprint India provides reliable recommendations of where to stay, from maharajas palaces to rustic beaches, along with profiles of eateries and attractions for every taste and budget. Regions covered include North India (Delhi, the Himalayas, Agra, Taj Majal, Rajasthan), East India (Calcutta (Kolkata), Sikkim, Assam, Orissa), South Andia (Madras (Chennai), Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and West India (Bombay (Mumbai), Goa, Gujarat).