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  Maldives by Lonely Planet

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  A clear and helpful guide for travelling around the Maldives. Particularly good for logistical and practical information for the more independent traveller, although divers might need more further information.

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  China by Lonely Planet

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  Although it contains a little less of the well-written cultural and historical detail found in the Rough Guide equivalent, this is the best guide for hotel listings and travel information for the backpacker on a budget.

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  Timor-Leste by Lonely Planet

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  The only practical guide to East Timor, this is particularly strong on travel logistics and hotel listings aimed at the budget traveller.

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  Bali Pocket Guide by Lonely Planet

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  A concise guide listing the major sites, activities and spas. Minimal detail but easy to pack in your suitcase.

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  Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City by Insight SmartGuides

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  Though it contains all that one wants in a general guide, everything is arranged alphabetically under themed headings, making for a unique and fun little volume.

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  Love Jaipur by Love Guides

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  Beautifully designed by local craftsmen in Bangalore, it is printed on hand made paper and placed in a silk bag. Inside, hand drawn illustrations sit beside the best recommendations from locals residents.

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  Borneo by Lonely Planet

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  Lonely Planet's first guide to Borneo contains 50 detailed maps and focuses on travel arrangements, jungle adventures and outdoor activities. A good backpacker's guide grounded in thorough research.

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  Southeast Asia on a budget by Rough Guide

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  Aimed at the budget traveller, this condensed volume for the whole of Southeast Asia is useful for practical advice and travel logistics. This contains more cultural and historical information than the Lonely Planet equivalent.

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  Tokyo by Luxe Guides

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  This sleek new range of guides are great for the back pocket or handbag. Luxe will take you straight to the hippest restaurants, hotels and shops in Tokyo. Essential for those travelling in style.

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  Southeast Asia on a Shoestring by Lonely Planet

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  Aimed at the backpacker, this condensed volume for the whole of Southeast Asia is useful for practical advice and travel logistics. Certainly less cultural and historical information than the Rough Guide equivalent, and the remote areas could do with more detail.

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  Thailand by Eyewitness Guides

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  The best of the photographic guides, this has vibrant, up-to-date photographs and graphic illustrations and works well as a companion on sightseeing trips. Like Insight Guides, it is aimed at a higher-end of the market, so is less useful for practical advice and travel logistics.

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  Sri Lanka by Rough Guide

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  Detailed, practical guide for travelling about the island, with a slightly more critical standpoint than the Lonely Planet guide that will help you to pick your destinations more carefully and avoid disappointment.

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  Thailand's Islands and Beaches by Lonely Planet

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  The clearly-laid out practical information and travel tips in this guide make it the perfect companion for the island hopping backpacker.

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  Hanoi by Luxe City Guides

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  Laminated, fold-out list of the most luxurious hotels, bars, restaurants and shops in Hanoi City.

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  Ho Chi Minh City by Luxe City Guides

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  A handy, fold-out list of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for the luxury traveller.

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  South India and Kerala by Lonely Planet

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  Backpacker's guide with good practical information, particularly on logistics, maps and getting around. Clearly laid out and easy to read.

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  Love Delhi by Love Guides

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  Beautifully designed by local craftsmen in Bangalore, printed on hand made paper and placed inside a silk bag, with hand drawn illustrations sit beside the best recommendations from locals of the city.

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  Chennai & Tamil Nadu by Footprint Focus

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  A handy pocket guide to this region of southern India. Footprint focuses on a wide range of cities, providing recommended itineraries, hotels, restaurants and practical advice for travel across the region. There are decent maps.

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  Discover India by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide to the highlights of the country, best for a budget visit. It's full of photographs with good introductory chapters too, plus a handy pull-out map.

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  India by Rough Guide

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  A comprehensive, reliable backpacker's guide with more out-of-the-way places than the Lonely Planet equivalent. Includes a good bibliography but less cultural and historical information than some.

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  India & Sri Lanka: Special Places to Stay by Alastair Sawday

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  The ideal guide for anyone looking for an extraordinary, beautiful or eccentric place to stay. High standards and a range of different offerings from Indian palaces, to tea houses, to boats and luxurious beach tents. Beautiful photographs give you a great idea of what to expect.

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  Birds of Northern India by Helm

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  Includes 119 colour plate illustrations and succinct notes, although would take some time to familiarise yourself with the key.

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  Northeast India by Footprint

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  Similar type of guide to the Rough Guide and Lonely Planet series, includes useful tips for the independent traveller on getting around and where to stay. Slightly more upmarket and does include more cultural and historical information.

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  Trekking in Ladakh by Trailblazer

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  As well as the most comprehensive information on trekking, with 72 detailed route maps, this compact yet comprehensive guide also includes a section on Leh, Manali and Delhi with maps, accommodation listings and historical and cultural information.

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  Rajasthan by Footprint

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  The most detailed and comprehensive guide to the state. Good practical, cultural and historical information.