Lonely Planet India: Perfect for exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled (Travel Guide) Paperback – Folded Map, 1 April 2022

Been travelling with lonely planet guides for years. Like the bible of travel

New condition and came when expected.

A great companion for travelling around the sub continent.But as of December 23, Indian prices have increased some 30%+Nit comprehensive but a good guide nonetheless.

So much information.

East to use with good general information

Nicely updated. Packed with detail.

Minus points first. Despite the publisher saying all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak. I'm only a little way into the book and know that two of the hotels in Delhi which are recommended or listed are out of business.The book arrived in a padded envelope which made it look a bit dogeared, fingerprints to the side of the pages too.Delhi airport pull out card? It's really for people who have never been to an airport before, there's nothing here that you can't find yourself with a bit of research on the internet.I really just bought this updated 2022 version to see if much has changed over the years. I own one dating back to 2011, my local library has one from a few years back. They are all a bit samey.Good points? The Amazon price was £6 cheaper than the official Lonely Planet website.Overall. I'm not recommending it. Even if you did take a guide book with you to India, the last thing you want to do it walk around places like Delhi with it - a bit like walking around with a huge target on your back 'Newbie, come and get me!' You'll attract the touts in no time. If possible, wait for a digital version if you really need this book.I'll update my review later when I've checked out all the Insider/Local Knowledge/Off the beaten track tip boxes.

Lonely Planet used to cater to backpackers and other low budget independent travellers. Now it caters to the more spendy tourists such as middle class married couples who want luxury and comfort...LP seems to be taking bribes to promote certain businesses that do not deserve it, and the book contains invalid and just wrong info, and bad recommendations.India being India, don't expect things to be open or working. One of the recommended hotels told me that solo guests were "not allowed".