India

India is magical, thrilling, chaotic - and irresistible. But it is also confusing. This guide book, full of places that have been selected, inspected and described, is a path through that confusion, taking you to gorgeous places to stay and to people who will transform your experience of India.

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Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay: India is an exciting and much-needed addition to the Sawdays series. India remains one of the most popular destinations for the independent traveller, with its unique mix of style, culture and people. Nearly 200 special places to stay are listed in this guide ranging from former colonial stations and cardamom plantation houses, to safari camps, sprawling palaces and eco-lodges. Full colour photographs throughout, serve to highlight the breadth and depth of Indian hospitality. This truly remarkable collection of properties, help bring the country alive!