Like a giant wedge plunging into the ocean, South India is the subcontinent’s steamy heartland – a lush contrast to the peaks and plains up north. Lonely Planet is your passport to South India & Kerala, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.Float along Kerala’s sublime backwaters, watch the sun set from a palm-fringed Goan beach, explore Hampi’s surreal boulderscape; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South India & Kerala and begin your journey now!Inside:✓ Colour maps and images throughout✓ Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests✓ Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots✓ Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss✓ Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - South India Today, History, The Way of Life, Spiritual India, Delicious India, The Great Indian Bazaar, The Arts, Architectural Splendour, Wildlife & LandscapeCovers:Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chennai (Madras), Andaman Islands and more.