Lonely Planet South India & Kerala is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the regal Mysore Palace, relax on a palm-fringed beach, or cruise through tropical Kerala; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South India and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's South India & Kerala Travel Guide:

• Colour maps and images throughout

• Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests

• Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

• Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices

• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, customs, volunteering, yoga, Hinduism and bazaar-shopping.

• Over 80 colour maps

• Useful features - including Walking Tours, Travel with Children, and Women & Solo Traveller features.

• Coverage of Kerala's backwaters, Goa's beaches, Chennai's urban villages, Bengaluru's sophisticated city life, Ellora and Ajanta's Buddhist caves, Puducherry's French-colonial streets, Mysore's sandalwood markets, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet South India & Kerala, our most comprehensive guide to South India, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

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