Kolkata & West Bengal by Vanessa Betts
No visit to India is complete without some time spent in West Bengal, a cultured corner of the subcontinent. Wonderfully fertile lands fed by the great Ganga River are home to terracotta temples, hill stations and bustling cities. From the cool air of Darjeeling to the mangrove forests of Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, Footprint's Kolkata & West Bengal covers all the top attractions in this unique region, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. * Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around. * Background section with fascinating information on the region's fascinating history and culture. * Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & relax. * Detailed street maps for Kolkata, Darjeeling & other key destinations. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of Kolkata and West Bengal without weighing you down.
Vanessa Betts is a writer and editor from England. She went to India in 1997, as the first stop on a round-the-world ticket, and then found out that nowhere else could quite compare. After time spent living and working in Australia, Egypt and England she has been based in India, chiefly in Kolkata, since March 2006.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781910120873 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910120871 |
| Title | Kolkata & West Bengal |
| Author | Vanessa Betts |
| Series | Footprint Handbooks Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Year published | 2016-06-13 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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