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We listened to Indian travellers and holiday-makers to create what they asked for in a Travel Guide:Full colour Travel Guides packed with breathtaking images.

A promise of safe and easy trips for a fantastic family holiday.

A focus on top sights and experiences.

Budget tips and value-for-money ideas to suit the Indian traveller.

Easy to use and written in a reader-friendly tone.

Affordable Indian Rupee Prices.

7 categories32 titles Dozens of authors thousanDs of copies solD anD selling

country & city guides

shortescapes

regionalguides

pocket guides

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guidestrade & reference guidesa landmark in Lonely Planet India’s history is the launch of filmi escapes

– India’s first travel guide dedicated to cinematic locations across the country. Covering Bollywood as well as regional cinema, this is one book that no cineaste can resist.

temple trips south india – another exclusive guide from Lonely Planet India – is a tribute to spiritual holidays. Planning a rendezvous with the gods has never been easier!

50 great adventures, aimed at driving the armchair traveller to some daredevilry in the Indian outdoors, will be out soon.

We at Lonely Planet always provide you with travel ideas through our content. Go out, buy the Travel Guides, which will help you before, during and after the travel. Do tell us how enjoyable your journey was and how the guides made your experience better.

Watch this space for digital offerings.

cheers!Sesh Seshadri director and General Manager – Lonely Planet Indiacontact@lonelyplanet.co.in

hello!I can’t ‘escape’ stating the fact that we have come a long way, in less than two years, as a successful publisher in the Indian sub-continent.

We began with ten exciting outbound guides (September 2012). This was possible due to excellent work done by the India team (see the pictures) with the support of the world’s leading travel expert with 40 glorious years behind it.

Close on the heels of the ten international guides, came a bouquet of domestic titles. March 2013 marked the launch of short escapes, a series aimed at weekend travel from the top three Indian metros: Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Written and researched by a team of hand-picked authors, these three guides give dozens of options for everyone – the nature lover, the heritage buff, the wildlife enthusiast, the spa seeker and many other keen travellers.

For those wanting a more comprehensive coverage of a region or state, there was more in store: guides on goa, kerala and rajasthan (launched in 2013). The next in this series is Jammu & kashmir.

Travellers also wanted pocket guides with competitive pricing for quick and easy references to destinations. In response we published holidays by shatabdi and summer holidays.

Theme-led holiday plans got a fillip in the form of another series born last year: Beach escapes was the launch title, followed by Best escapes hills. Both these guides help you choose a domestic holiday according to your preference: seaside or hills. We haven’t forgotten the traveller who loves to explore foreign countries. In the international series, Best escapes malaysia is the latest addition.

Best escapes south india, our first regional guide, is a colourful mosaic of Southern flavours. To follow are two more guides in the same series: Best escapes east & northeast india and Best escapes north india.

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bhutan

great britain

chinaBest Escapes

1st edition, september 2012Anirban mahapatra

192 pages, 11 maps, ` 495 ISBN 978-1743215357e-ISBN 978-1743600375

- the guide provides extensive coverage of thimphu, paro Valley and other regions.

- special features on the famous treks of Bhutan together with flora, fauna and wildlife.

- includes tips from dalip mehta, former ambassador of india to bhutan.

1st edition, september 2012supriya sahai

304 pages, 23 maps, ` 595 ISBN 978-1743215319e-ISBN 978-1743600450

- top 12 british experiences and sights for those who don’t want to miss out.

- detailed itineraries to discover the best of Great britain in two weeks.

- ideas for travelling with kids with theme park listings including madame tussauds, the London dungeon and other great attractions for the entire family.

1st edition, september 2012pallavi Aiyar

252 pages, 18 maps, ` 525 ISBN 978-1743215364e-ISBN 978-1743600399

- detailed information on beijing, shanghai and Hong Kong.

- easy-to-follow itineraries to help explore China in one, two and three weeks.

- How to understand Chinese food together with indian food options.

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malaysia1st edition, september 2012Kajori Aikat

300 pages, 21 maps, ` 595 ISBN 978-1743215333e-ISBN 978-1743600429

- Captures top 15 experiences and also reveals many hidden gems.

- special features that simplify the complex world of italian art and architecture and cuisine.

- An itinerary that helps to cover italy in just two weeks.

1st edition, september 2012sabira Coelho

308 pages, 17 maps, ` 595 ISBN 978-1743215340e-ISBN 978-1743600405

- extensive coverage of paris with getaways from the city.

- detailed itineraries for normandy and brittany, Lyon, the French Alps, provence, the French riviera and Champagne.

- Helpful menu decoder to tempt indian travellers to try out the delicious French cuisine.

1st edition, noVember 2013meraj shah

260 pages, 14 maps, ` 495ISBN 978-1743219744e-ISBN 978-1743601501

- Captures top 12 experiences and reveals hidden gems.

- something for everyone – nature lover, adventurer, families, foodie, shopaholic and history buff.

- itineraries for Kuala Lumpur and the beach destinations.

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nepal singapore1st edition, mArCH 2013sujoy das

224 pages, 14 maps, ` 425 ISBN 978-1743216705e-ISBN 978-1743600535

- Comprehensive coverage of main cities such as Kathmandu and pokhara.

- easy-to-follow itineraries to help explore Nepal in five, eight and ten days.

- detailed information on heritage sites, wildlife sanctuaries and adventure activities such as whitewater rafting. major trekking routes explained with maps.

1st edition, september 2012Jayapriya Vasudevan

260 pages, 16 maps, ` 495 ISBN 978-1743213858e-ISBN 978-1743600382

- top singapore experiences include marina bay islands, singapore Zoo & night safari, orchard road and Little india among others.

- Highlights of sentosa island with information on Luge & skyride, Underwater World, siloso beach, Universal studios & resorts World Casino.

- the nightlife section provides an array of chill-out choices like dessert bar and rupee room which has bollywood music.

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spain sri lanka1st edition, FebrUAry 2013Caroline George

304 pages, 17 maps, ` 495 ISBN 978-1743216712e-ISBN 978-1743600412

- detailed information on main cities such as madrid, barcelona and seville.

- A 10 day itinerary packing in the best of the country.

- An emphasis on the locations and activities pictured in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

1st edition, mArCH 2013Aftab Lall

220 pages, 12 maps, ` 425 ISBN 978-1743216699e-ISBN 978-1743600443

- A wide selection of beaches and beach accommodation throughout the sri Lankan coast.

- Key information on cultural sites, tea plantations, wildlife sanctuaries and watersports.

- A 10 day itinerary packing in the best of the country.

lonDon1st edition, september 2012Kunal d’ souza

236 pages, 15 maps, ` 595ISBN 978-1743215326e-ISBN 978-1743600504

- Features London’s top 12 experiences including the tower of London, the London eye, the british museum and Camden market.

- ideas to keep the kids entertained including madame tussauds, London Zoo and the London dungeon.

- special features on London’s unique architecture such as st paul’s Cathedral, big ben and buckingham palace.

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thailanD1st edition, september 2012C.y. Gopinath

300 pages, 16 maps, ` 495 ISBN 978-1743215289e-ISBN 978-1743600436

- special section on bangkok getaways and how to escape the city in easy day trips.

- extensive information on phuket, Koh samui and other outstanding islands.

- easy adventures such as diving, snorkelling and elephant rides.

Dubai1st edition, september 2012Anjaly thomas

224 pages, 9 maps, ` 495 ISBN 978-1743215302e-ISBN 978-1743600467

- expert recommendations on gold and luxury shopping.

- Highlights include the mall of the emirates, burj al Arab, the palm and all the new attractions around burj Khalifa.

- practical information on desert safaris and day trips from dubai.

hong kong1st edition, september 2012Ambika behal

260 pages, 14 maps, ` 525 ISBN 978-1743215296e-ISBN 978-1743600498

- special section on disneyland and ocean park for the kids.

- special features on how to get value for money in Hong Kong and transport tips to make the most of this city.

- detailed information on harbour cruises and island visits.

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3 Full colour guide packed with inspirational images.3 Unique trip planner on how to select your destination and get there.3 Locator and route maps to all destinations.3 Local knowledge and recommendations by experts on the region.

Breaking away from routine made easy and quick

bengaluru Delhi mumbai1st edition, FebrUAry 2013bikram Ghosh, puneetinder Kaur sidhu andsupriya sehgal

324 pages, 46 maps, ` 395 ISBN 978-1743215395e-ISBN 978-1743600542

1st edition, FebrUAry 2013Juhi saklani, Karuna ezara parikh, parvati sharma, puneetinder Kaur sidhu and sarah islam

340 pages, 50 maps, ` 395 ISBN 978-1743215371e-ISBN 978-1743600481

1st edition, FebrUAry 2013Anirban mahapatra, sharan saikumar and surina sayal

288 pages, 41 maps, ` 395 ISBN 978-1743215388e-ISBN 978-1743600528

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filmi escapes1st edition, noVember 2013Juhi saklani

352 pages, ` 595ISBN 978-1743219669e-ISBN 978-1743601488

- Spruce up your ‘filmi’ quotient with ‘dialogues’ from popular movies.- Anecdotes, trivia and exciting facts about popular films.- A never-before collection of film images and posters.

3 First-ever travel guide on popular film locations in India.

3 Full-colour guide with stunning images of movies and the stars.

3 Celebrity interviews on destinations and films they love.

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goa Jammu & kashmirBest Escapes

1st edition, ApriL 2013suchismita majumder

224 pages, 7 maps, ` 425 ISBN 978-1743215401e-ISBN 978-1743600474

1st edition, FebrUAry 2014meraj shah

216 pages, 10 maps, ` 425 ISBN 978-1743219690e-ISBN 978-1743601518

Take a state and don’t leave a single sight unseen.

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kerala raJasthan1st edition, AUGUst 2013supriya sehgal

256 pages, 14 maps, ` 425ISBN 978-1743219645e-ISBN 978-1743601464

1st edition, ApriL 2013Himika Chaudhuri

232 pages, 12 maps, ` 425ISBN 978-1743215418e-ISBN 978-1743600511

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1st edition, FebrUAry 2014Anirban mahapatra, Juhi saklani, parvati sharma, puneetinder Kaur sidhu, supriya sehgal and surina sayal

304 pages, 4 maps, ` 595 ISBN 978-1743219706e-ISBN 978-1743601525

1st edition, AUGUst 2013Karuna ezra parikh, sharan saikumar, suchismita majumder and supriya sehgal

256 pages, 11 maps, ` 425 ISBN 978-1743219652e-ISBN 978-1743601471

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tEMplE tripSsouth india1st edition, mArCH 2014Janaki Venkataraman and supriya sehgal

276 pages, 4 maps, ` 495ISBN 978-1743219713e-ISBN 978-1743601532

- discover 100 temples of south india.- List of offerings, festivals and auspicious occasions along with a glossary of must-know ‘temple’ terms.- Features on temple food, architecture, sculptures, music and dance.

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summer holiDays holiDays by shatabDi1st edition, mAy 2013Juhi saklani, Karuna ezara parikh, parvati sharma, sharan saikumar, suchismita majumdar, supriya sehgal and surina sayal

140 pages, ` 140 ISBN 978-1743219638e-ISBN 978-1743600566

Quick read that’s also easy to carry. attractive pricing. expert travel tips.Holiday ideas from all four corners of India – North, West, South, east.Beaches, hills, spiritual towns, adventure sports hubs et al.

1st edition, ApriL 2013Juhi saklani, Karuna ezara parikh, parvati sharma, puneetinder Kaur sidhu and sarah islam

140 pages, ` 140 ISBN 978-1743219621e-ISBN 978-1743600559

information that fits your Jacket and Budget

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50 great aDventures

1st edition, ApriL 2014Anirban mahapatra

252 pages, 4 maps, ` 495 ISBN 978-1743219737e-ISBN 978-1743601563

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- A bouquet of adventures across hill stations, deserts, wildlife parks, roads, islands, heritage sites and cities.- treks, road trips, wildlife safaris, diving, paragliding, bouldering, river crossing and much more.- List of operators for adventure activities.- safety tips and knowhow for each adventure listed.- tips on detours along with nuggets on local history and trivia.

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Best Escapesnorth inDia1st edition, ApriL 2014Himika Chaudhuri, meraj shah and puneetinder Kaur sidhu

504 pages, 9 maps, ` 895 ISBN 978-1743219683e-ISBN 978-1743601549

Best Escapessouth inDia1st edition, JAnUAry 2014Janaki Venkataraman, smita tripathi and supriya sehgal

524 pages, 6 maps, ` 895 ISBN 978-1743219676e-ISBN 978-1743601495

Best Escapes east & northeast inDia

1st edition, ApriL 2014Anirban mahapatra

300 pages, 7 maps, ` 575 ISBN 978-1743219720e-ISBN 978-1743601556

In-depth guides that bring travel advice on the best trips from North, South, east and Northeast India.

3 Full colour guide packed with inspirational images.

3 Unique trip planner on how to select your destination and get there.

3 Locator and route maps to all destinations.

3 Local knowledge and recommendations by experts on the region.

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states included: West bengal, sikkim, bihar, Jharkhand, odisha, tripura, manipur, mizoram, assam, meghalaya, arunachal pradesh and nagaland

states included: karnataka, kerala (including lakshadweep), tamil nadu (including andaman islands) and andhra pradesh

states included: Jammu & kashmir, himachal pradesh,uttarakhand, punjab, Delhi, uttar pradesh and rajasthan

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