This is a good primer. No travel book can be-all-end-all but we felt it comprehensive even in places off the beaten track. Coincidence that many recommended Dar's and Ryads are UK owned from a UK publisher and UK writer? I don't know.

We were at the hospital visit a very sick friend. His family including 4 grandchildren were there (ages 3 - 10) They were getting restless, so out came my new Kindle Touch. It is always with me. Fired it up, turns out the hospital has an open wi-fi. Quickly searched and found this for $.99. Downloaded in an instant. In minutes I had the kids distracted with the unique, but wholesome stories. By the third story the older ones had the Kindle figured out and took over. Great stories, much like fables but think based on Indian stories. Kids had never heard them yet wholesome teaching stories. Great for all ages.