Kerala

Explore bustling markets, cruise romantic backwaters, study Kathakali drama, trek through jungles, chill out in a beach resort or hill station - this invaluable guide tells you how. -- 19 detailed maps including a full-colour map of the state -- extensive accommodation listings from treehouses and houseboats to luxury palaces and secluded hideaways -- Ayurvedic centres, ashrams, yoga schools and wildlife sanctuaries -- the lowdown on dance, drama and contemporary arts, including a month-by-month listing of festivals -- includes the exclusive Lakshadweep Islands