'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: Uttarakhand chapters Understanding India Uttarakhand mapsSoaring Himalayan peaks and steamy lowland jungles. Revered temples and renowned ashrams. Peaceful hill stations and busy cities. Uttarakhand is truly a thali of a state, with some of India's best trekking, yoga schools, holiday towns and wildlife watching.This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Uttarakhand, 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 Uttarakhand.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 Dehra Dun, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, Garhwal Temple Treks, Joshimath & around, Valley of Flowers & Hem Kund Trek, Badrinath & Mana Village, Kuari Pass Trek, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Nainital, Ranik het, Almora & around, Kausani, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Pindari Glacier Trek and Milam Glacier Trek.Lonely 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