Speaking Stones : World Cultural Heritage Sites in India - Softcover

Mitra, Swati

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8187780002 ISBN 13: 9788187780007

Publisher: Eicher Goodearth Limited, 2001

Synopsis

The first comprehensive guidebook which threads the 17 UNESCO-designated World Cultural Heritage Sites in India as a tourist circuit. These include the Taj Mahal, Ajanta Caves and the Churches of Goa.

With extensive research in historical as well as architectural details, this is an invaluable companion not only for the tourist but also the armchair traveller. Over 200 specially commissioned photographs and easy-to-follow site maps make this illustrated exploration of India's living past a visual delight.

As the sites are scattered across the country, often far removed from the beaten path, we have given comprehensive and up-to-date information to make these sites easily accessible. Details of visa formalities, transportation, tourist information offices and hotels have been provided to make the traveller's journey as comfortable as possible.

The sites are as following:

Qutb Minar
Agra Fort
Fatehpur Sikri
Khajuraho
Ellora Caves
Churches of Goa
Pattadakal
Mamallapuram
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Humanyun's Tomb
Taj Mahal
Sanchi Stupas
Ajanta Caves
Elephanta
Hampi
Brihadisvara Temple
Sun Temple, Konark

About this edition

• Publisher: Eicher Goodearth Limited
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 8187780002
• ISBN 13: 9788187780007
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264