The key to a rewarding journey is to read as much as possible prior to deciding if the destination is for you, especially places like India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Sri Lanka & Myanmar (Burma).
Visit local libraries and book stores. Prior knowledge will only enhance your experience and eliminate surprises.
Please remember when you leave home and travel to another country, you will encounter few inherent differences. They have their own standards, ways and means which differ from ours.
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Fodor's India Guide
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The Pleasures & Treasures of India - Impact Publications
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The Wonder That Was India - by A.L. Basham
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A Million Mutinies Now - by V.S. Naipaul
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Historic India - by Lucille Schulberg
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Oxford History of India - by Percival Spear
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A New History of India - by Stanley Wolpert Read Review
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The Unicorn Expedition and Other Fantastic Tales of India - by Satyajit Ray Read Review
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India by Stanley Wolpert: An introduction to India by the acknowledged author of 14 books and a professor of history since 1958, Wolpert distills a tremendous amount of information in this detailed overview of environment, religion and philosophy, the arts and sciences, domestic and foreign policy, and culture.
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India and the Mughal Dynasty by Valerie Berinstain: This book presents the history, culture and splendor of the Mughal Dynasty and Muslim heritage in the 16 th century India.
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City of Djinns, A year in Delhi by William Dalrymple: Author describes a year in Delhi with humor, heart, and understanding, skillfully interweaving his own adventures with a solidly researched history of the city and the social forces that have shaped it.
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Land of the Tiger, A Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent by Valmik Thapar : Ranging from the Himalayas to tropical forest and desert, this book documents the diversity of the subcontinent's habitats and wildlife. An introduction to the natural history of India, written and photographed by tiger biologist Valmik Thapar, a companion to the PBS television series.
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Eyewitness Travel Guide Delhi, Agra and Jaipur by Anuradha Chaturvedi: A compact guide featuring 900 color photographs, maps on Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Taj Mahal, Amber Fort Palace, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Red Fort and dozens of other highlights for the traveler
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