'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other'. New York TimesThis eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest India guide book and includes: Gujarat chapters Understanding India Gujarat mapsGujarat is a dynamic, relatively prosperous state that's barely glimpsed by many travellers scurrying between Mumbai (Bombay) and Rajasthan. But stop and explore and you'll find that this homeland of Mahatma Gandhi is quite a cocktail of surprises.This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Gujarat, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets - all the essentials to get to the heart of Gujarat.Coverage includes: Understanding India: India Today, History, The Way of Life, Spiritual India, Delicious India, The Great Indian Bazaar, Sacred Architecture, The Arts, Elephants & Tigers: India's Sanctuaries, The Landscape, Directory, Transport and Glossary Ahmedabad (Amdavad) & around, Vadodara & around, Saurashtra, Bhavnagar & around, Palitana, Diu, Veraval, Somnath, Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Junagadh, Gondal, Rajkot, Jamnagar & around, Western Saurashtra, Kachchh (Kutch), Bhuj & aroundLonely Planet's India guide is researched and written by: Sarina Singh, Stuart Butler, Katja Gaskell, Anirban Mahapatra, Daniel McCrohan, John Noble, Amy Karafin, Kevin Raub, Trent Holden, Lindsay Brown, Mark Elliott, Kate James, Michael Benanav, Bradley Mayhew, Abigail Hole