This new edition offers detailed information on accommodation, national parks, and the abundant wildlife of the island. It features illuminating descriptions of ancient sites not to be missed and up-to-date details of the current political and economic situation. Tips on how to travel safely and avoid the trouble spots are also included.
In celebration of the 2016 US National Parks Service centennial, this new full-colour guide covers all 59 of the USA's designated national parks, as well as a selection of other areas managed and protected within the national park system
Lonely Planet Best of India is your essential travel companion, offering up-to-date advice on must-see attractions and hidden gems. Experience the breathtaking Taj Mahal, ride a camel in Jaisalmer's enchanting desert, or relax on Goa's renowned beaches. This guide includes full-colour maps and images, tailored highlights and itineraries, and insider tips to help you navigate like a local while avoiding crowds. You'll find essential information such as hours of operation, contact details, and transit tips, along with honest reviews across all budgets for dining, accommodation, and activities. Cultural insights enrich your travel experience, covering history, art, architecture, cuisine, and customs. With over 50 colour maps, this guide covers key destinations including Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kerala, and more. Ideal for those seeking both popular and offbeat experiences, it focuses on India's top attractions. Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been a trusted travel resource, producing millions of guidebooks and fostering a global community of explorers. Whether in print or digital formats, Lonely Planet inspires travelers to fully engage with the world around them.
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Provides information about the history, geography, people, culture, and climate of Bhutan, and includes advice on transporation, accommodations, shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
Describes the parks' attractions and provides information on tours, hikes, lodging, and camping.
Stan Armington has been organizing and leading treks in the Nepal Himalaya for over 20 years. In this guide, he provides trekkers of all standards with up-to-date and reliable information on the region, including health and safety advice, notes on eco-tourism and detailed route descriptions.
From the blue-tiled splendor of Tamerlane's Samarkand to the holy city of Bukhara, and beyond to the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva, Uzbekistan lays claim to a breathtaking architectural legacy. Bound by sand and snow, fed by meltwater from the Roof of t
This guide to Jordan features: the low-down on outdoor activities, including swimming in the Dead Sea; expanded coverage of major sights; coverage of archaeological sights; an Arabic language chapter; and advice on the best places to stay and eat on any budget.
Be inspired by the adventure of Morocco - take a camel trek through the Sahara, hunt out bargains in an exotic souq, soak up the buzz of Marrakesh then catch some waves off a pristine Atlantic beach. Experience the color, life and lure of the Maghreb with our comprehensive guide. • STAY IN STYLE on any budget in cozy kasbahs or glam riads • GET AROUND with 97 detailed maps of the cities and more remote regions • TRAVEL YOUR TASTEBUDS with our enticing chapter on Moroccan food and drink • EXPLORE the insider's Marrakesh with our walking tour through the souqs and tips on this happening city • GET HIGH above it all - our trekking chapter gives advice on the best mountain journeys
ADRENALINE-PACKED activities chapter has you paddling, biking and climbing Nepal. FULL-COLOUR FEATURE, reveals the best temples, festivals & mountain trails. GREEN INDEX helps you tread lightly Lonely Planet has found the best of Nepal. Lose yourself in the temple-strewn alleys of Bhaktapur, the quiet beauty of a Himalayan vista or the vibrant excitement of a Bodhnath Stupa pilgrimage - then find your next adventure with our 8th edition of this indispensable guide. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
From Tibetan turquoise lakes to sublime karst landscapes, the south-west is China's most colourful and traveller-friendly region. This definitive guide will lead you off the beaten track and into the heart of ancient cultures.
Lonely Planet Mongolia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch wrestling, horse racing and archery at a Naadam Festival, explore dinosaur bones in the Gobi Desert, or stay local-style in a ger; all with your trusted travel companion.
Shanghai wears remnants of its colonial glamour with the cutting-edge flare of the new China. Once again it's the locus of East-West action, and now it's accessible to everyone. This all-new guide takes travellers into the heart of this pan-cultural experience with great suggestions on places to stay, shop, eat and party. The special architecture section surveys Shanghai's diverse landscape pointing out Art-Deco beauties and the techno-inspirations for the 21st century. As well, there's a detailed description of the magnificent Bund. Up-to-the-nanosecond shopping tips direct readers to the best of local treasures, designer fashions and Cultural Revolution pop trash. Day trips to nearby sites are included.
From Dharamsala to Darjeeling and beyond, this guide covers every inch of the western and eastern Indian Himalaya, including the remote Tibetan Buddhist monasteries of the high Himalaya and the decrepit grandeur of the hill stations of the British Raj.
Comprehensive advice on transport options, border crossings and how to get visas is given in this title as well as new in-depth coverage of eco-tourism and community-based tourism options. Additionally, this guide offers historical and practical information on the Silk Road, one of the world's great adventure trips
Key transportation facts, valuable trekking information, details on history, culture and Buddhism are all given in this guide to Tibet. There is also chapter on Tibetan and Mandarin languages which should be helpful for travellers.
Notes on cycling the region, multi-day excursions off and around the Karakoram Highway, and updated regional histories are all included in this third edition. Sections on geology, flora and fauna, and cultural considerations are also expanded.
Includes listings of all the best places to stay, from campsites to restore mansions, and tips on how to get to Pakistan from China, Iran, or India. of color photos. 88 maps.
