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<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher*</i></p> <p><b>Lonely Planet's <i>South India &amp; Kerala</i> </b>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Float along Kerala's backwaters as the sun sinks behind whispering palms, hit the beach in Goa and watch incense-clouded evening processions around Madurai's joyful Meenakshi Amman Temple - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South India &amp; Kerala and begin your journey now!</p> <p>Inside<b> Lonely Planet's <i>South India &amp; Kerala</i>:</b></p> <b>Full-colour</b> maps and images throughout <b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <b>Cultural insights </b>provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics <b>Covers:</b> Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Andaman Islands and more <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet's <i>South India &amp; Kerala</i></b> is our most comprehensive guide to South India &amp; Kerala, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.<br><br> Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's <i>India </i></b>for an in-depth guide to the country.</p> <p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a