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The land of Royalty, sprinkled with vast sand deserts and colourful people, mystical practices, mythical heroes, famous warriors and women to die for. Everything but everything is charming, beautiful and attractive in Rajasthan, the colourful state that few words can describe it. You have to feel it to know – the people, the land, the art, architecture and everything that makes it. No one thing can be said that this explains it all. The love for...
2) Bangladesh
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#1 best-selling guide to Bangladesh! Lonely Planet Bangladesh is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise the Sundarbans spotting deer and tigers; stand amid the chaos of old Dhaka; or visit the lush Chittagong Hill Tracts, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Bangladesh and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Bangladesh: • Colour...
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This guide takes you through an exhilarating journey through Karnataka - one of India's most vibrant states. Expect an Kaleidoscope of Sights and Experiences. -- Why Get This Guide? -- * Highlights the major destinations * Offers practical and tried and tested tips * Gives an insight into not just sightseeing, but the culture of the state -- Inside This Guide -- * The 78 most representative destinations in Karnataka, to give you a taste of the best...
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This book is an account of solo journeys to Sri Lanka by the two authors.Chetan visited Sri Lanka in December 2023, and experienced its amazing food, culture and in particular the tea and coffee plantations.Joy visited Sri Lanka a few times between 2015 and 2021, mainly for exploring the Buddhist and other archeological heritage of Sri Lanka in what is called the cultural triangle, consisting of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Kandy.
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This is a revised for 2012 'warts and all account' of a two year posting to Dhaka, Bangladesh. An ill-conceived plan to establish a western style Investment Banking office in the Bangladeshi Capital is the premise. The unfortunates who are despatched to implement this plan arrive to find no support and an impossible business environment. A six day work week, heaps of bureaucracy and Dhaka's own brand of 'everyday' frustrations. Despite these daunting...
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Bradt's Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir remains the only standalone guide in English available to this stunning region of mountain wilderness and lush valleys. Although Ladakh is becoming an ever more popular destination, Zanskar, the Kashmir Valley and Jammu are still off the beaten path and full of wonders waiting to be discovered. This book is the ideal companion to these contrasting and spellbinding regions whether you want to white-water raft on the...
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Are you yearning for an adventure that goes beyond the beaten path? Tired of the same old tourist destinations? Curious about a country often misunderstood by the world? "Journey Through Afghanistan: Exploring the Land of Rugged Beauty" offers a unique perspective on a country rich in history, culture, and natural splendor. **About This Book:**• Immerse yourself in vivid descriptions of Afghanistan's diverse landscapes, from the snow-capped Hindu...
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Bihar Tourism: A Deep Exploration offers an in-depth journey through one of India's most historically and culturally rich states. This book takes readers on a tour of Bihar's hidden gems, from its ancient Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage sites to its vibrant festivals and traditional arts. Delving into the state's deep historical roots, the book sheds light on iconic landmarks like Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, and the lesser-known treasures that embody Bihar's...
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Having backpacked around India and South East Asia, Fiona Cleret definitely knows her way around and with this guide brings to life this unexplored quaint Hindu town. -- Why Get This Guide? -- * Independently researched. * Unbiased reviews on where to eat, sleep. * Everything you need to know about beaches and temples in Gokarna. * Perfect for the budget traveler. -- Inside This Guide -- * Up-to-date reviews of local restaurants, from budget to mid-scale....
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Himachal Pradesh is in the North Eastern part of India. It is known as the "Land of Gods" and is very popular with tourists and pilgrims. Himachal Pradesh is mainly in the Himalayas. The Himalayas starts from Burma and goes through China, Tibet, Assam, West Bengal, Nepal, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Kashmir, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to Middle East Asia.In the northeast of Himachal Pradesh are the Himalayas, the Dhauladhar range in the...
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Conocer el Himalaya no está restringido a los montañeros. Aunque las aventuras que se pueden emprender por sus laderas y cimas son interminables, esta fabulosa pared de piedra es accesible también para el viajero simplemente interesado en las diferentes culturas, religiones, arquitectura, naturaleza, lenguas, gastronomías… que se alojan en él. Aun con sus intimidantes montañas, visitar el Himalaya es relativamente sencillo, pues el territorio...
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India is among the most difficult-and most rewarding-of places to travel. Some have said India stands for "I'll Never Do It Again." Many more are drawn back time after time because India is the best show on earth, the best bazaar of human experiences that can be visited in a lifetime. India dissolves ideas about what it means to be alive, and its people give new meaning to compassion, perseverance, ingenuity, and friendship. India-monsoon and marigold,...
13) India
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India strikes its visitor with a sensory, intellectual, spiritual and philosophical assault that's unmatched by any other place on earth: this subcontinent's sheer diversity is staggering. Footprint's 19th edition India Handbook will guide you from tropical beach paradises and lush backwaters, to forests where elephants roam and foothills clad in tea plantations. Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from ruined...
14) Everyday Exile
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Imagine being sent on a long hike in winter, as a child, not knowing if you will ever go home. Being separated from your family in a land where you barely speak the language, able to communicate with home only by phone, and only in code because your calls are being monitored. Imagine going to prison and being tortured for expressing your wish for religious freedom and equality.These are just a few of the issues facing Tibetans leaving occupied Tibet....
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Ansusekhar Guin, retired from Govt. service in the year 2006, and Madhuri Guin are addicted to travelling and regularly travel within and outside India. They also operate a YouTube travel channel " The Bong Explorers", where they share videos of their trips. So far, they have uploaded 90 travel videos. Madhuri Guin operates an e-commerce business, named www.dollsofindia.com, where she is marketing Indian art and culture through paintings, sculptures,...
16) Into the East
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Journey through the bustling wilds of Delhi, the pastoral road to Agra, and experience the sweeping spiritual beauty of Kathmandu in Christopher Ochs's debut book, Into the East.
This three-part travel narrative spans three different visits: the first two to Delhi, India and the third a more in-depth experience as an honourary citizen in Delhi with a side journey to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Christopher Ochs offers readers a look into the daily life, people,...
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Thailand is a beautiful country with a lot to offer. Stunning beaches are its speciality. It has an incredible 741 beaches in total. Each one a tropical paradise. You'll see calm and clear waters lined with palm trees. Popular amongst tourists and locals alike. Offering a wide range of activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and snorkelling. With this book you'll discover ten incredible places, fit for anyone's bucket list.
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The path to achieving your dreams is rarely straightforward. But when you're helping someone else reach their goals in a land far away from home, things can get even more complicated.
Son of a Dog is the true story of what happened when two Brits left their everyday lives behind to help an Indian family build a guesthouse in an idyllic coconut grove in Kerala. Driven by a desire to help, Jacques and Queenie soon discover that good intentions and...
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This book gives some pictorial trips to Sikkim's popular and offbeat tourist spots. It shows the arrival & departure time, details on the type of transport, the destination, activities while reaching the goal & so on, and also the mode of travelling along with the method of transportation and name of the travel companies. In addition, they carry details of the vehicles to be used for transportation, including the start and destination times. These...
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This book gives a glimpse of West Bengal. West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India along the Bay of Bengal. With over 91 million inhabitants, it is India's fourth-most populous state and the fourteenth-largest state by area. It borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north. It also borders the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata, the third-largest metropolis, and...
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