Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other'. New York Times

This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest India guide book and includes:

• Andhra Pradesh chapters

• Understanding India and survival guide

• Andhra Pradesh maps

Andhra Pradesh won't hit you over the head with its attractions. It doesn't brag about its temples or its colourful history, its charms are subtle. It's forgotten most of its palaces and royal architecture - you'll have to seek them out.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Andhra Pradesh, 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 Andhra Pradesh.

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, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport and Glossary

• Hyderabad & Secunderabad, Nagarjunakonda, Warangal & around, Visakhapatnam & around, Vijayawada & around, and Tirumala & Tirupathi.

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