Lonely Planet South India and Kerala

South India is the steamy heartland of the subcontinent, a mind-shaking mix of state-of-the-art and timeless tradition where everyday life is intimately intertwined with the sacred. Sarina Singh, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 85 maps 228 days of on-the-road research 1476 detailed reviews 5151km of stunning coastline Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Comprehensive planning tools Volunteering feature In-depth background At-a-glance practical info