Indian Subcontinent: Independent Travel
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Author Description
A revised edition of this popular map of the Indian Subcontinent that highlights the key tourist features and classified road network against a background of hillshading and attractive layer colouring. Scale 1:4,000,000; 1 cm to 40 km; 1 inch to 63 milesMAIN FEATURESDetailed physical map with attractive hillshading and layer colouring and showing key tourist sites, areas of natural beauty, local activity centres and main transport links.AREA OF COVERAGEAll of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, extending from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean.INCLUDESUseful features include detailed city maps of Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai (Madras), Agra, Karachi, Lahore, Colombo, Dhaka (Dacca) and Kathmandu, and essential travel connections guide and distance chart. Comprehensive place name index to towns, villages and places of interest on reverse of sheet.WHO THE PRODUCT IS AIMED ATThe ideal map for the independent traveller for both planning and using on a trip. Also useful for home and business reference.OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE SERIESThailandSingapore & MalaysiaIndonesiaChinaJapan
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This cartographic resource serves as a comprehensive navigational and planning tool for independent travelers exploring the diverse geography and urban centers of the Indian Subcontinent. The map utilizes high-fidelity hillshading and layer coloring to provide a clear visual representation of the region's topography, ranging from the Himalayan peaks to the coastal Indian Ocean. By integrating a classified road network with essential tourist site markers, the publication offers a structured framework for both logistical preparation and on-the-ground navigation across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Regional coverage encompassing India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka at a scale of 1:4,000,000.
- Detailed inset maps for major metropolitan hubs including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Agra, Karachi, Lahore, Colombo, Dhaka, and Kathmandu.
- A comprehensive index of towns, villages, and points of interest located on the reverse side of the sheet.
- Practical travel data including a distance chart and an overview of primary transport links.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The technical presentation of this map suggests a focus on utility for the independent traveler requiring both broad regional context and specific urban navigation. Its inclusion of standardized distance charts and city insets positions it as a reliable reference for those prioritizing physical cartography over digital alternatives.
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Publication Date:
2004-05-04
Publisher:
COLLINS
ISBN-10:
0007164130
ISBN-13:
9780007164134
Travel
Maps
India
Asia
Geography
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