Are you looking for a travel guide to the India and you don't know where to start? You've come to the right place because in this article I've compiled the best travel guides to India that are currently on the market and I explain a little about each one to make it easier for you to choose your ideal travel guide.
Travel Guides to India
Due to the large size of the country and the cultural richness that India possesses, it is essential to organize your trip and your routes well so as not to miss any detail and make the most of your time.
That said, it would be ideal to purchase a travel guide to India that suits your travel style and needs. For me personally, I still like paper guides better than digital ones but that choice is up to each traveler.
There are guides that cover the whole country and others that focus on specific states or cities. You can also find more specific guides depending on the type of activity you are interested in.
Travel Guides to India: The whole country
Travel Guide to India
by Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet guides are always a success. Pioneers in the creation of travel guides, they offer super structured information on everything you need to organize your trip to India. It also has many travel tips and recommendations for restaurants and hotels. A very visual guide with lots of maps.
The best of India
by Lonely Planet
This guide is a summary of the best of India. Smaller in size than the traditional Lonely Planet guide but with everything you need to know to prepare your trip in a reduced format. This guide is super visual and covers the whole country.
Lonely Planet guides are a favorite of backpacking travelers, with many low-cost routes.
Visual Guide to India: The guides that show what others only tell
of Visual Guides
The Visual Guide to India is very complete and dynamic. It isfull of illustrations that make the guide very visual and entertaining. It has all the practical information you need during your trip about transportation, accommodation, and tips for your visits as well as recommendations for walking itineraries.
Travel guides to India: by state or city
Blue Guide: North India
of Guía Azul
This guide to North India in English is very complete to help you organize your trip to this part of the country. The Northern Zone includes Rajasthan, one of India's most popular states for travelers.
Something very positive about the "Blue Guide" is the detail with which it deals with the history of each monument and also has anecdotes and experiences of other travelers.
Blue Guide: South India
of Guía Azul
This guide to South India in English is very complete to help you organize your trip to this part of the country. The South Zone includes Kerala and Tamil Nadu, two of India's most popular states for travelers.
Something very positive about the "Blue Guide" is the detail with which it deals with the history of each monument and also has anecdotes and experiences of other travelers.
Travel Guides to India: Love Travel Guides
Love Travel Guides
by Fiona Caulfield
Its creator, Fiona Caulfield, has spent many years living in the country and collecting tips from local people, so she offers unique experiences in the pages of her guides.
Books handmade by local artisans with textured paper. Their covers are made of Khadi cotton worked on the handloom (an icon of Gandhian India). There are guides to various destinations: Delhi, Jaipur, Goa....
Other types of travel guides to India
Traveling without fear: what a woman should know about personal security
by JD Viharini
Available in English. Un guidebook with tips to minimize the risk of security problems during travel to India. It addresses topics such as which places are safe and which are not for women traveling alone, the appropriate type of clothing and shares examples of other women travelers' experiences and how to resolve possible unwanted situations during the trip.
Hindi, Urdu and Bengali for the traveler
Hindi, Urdu and Bengali for the traveler
by Lonely Planet
The perfect conversation guide for your trip to India. A pocket-sized book that will help you communicate with local people in rural areas where they do not speak English.
I hope this article will help you choose your travel guide to India and that you enjoy the fascinating journey that is about to begin :)
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