Author(s): Amelia Thomas

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Goa & Mumbaiis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Mumbai's Victorian colonial-era architecture, poke around the boutiques and book shops of Panaji, or tour one of Ponda's spice farms; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Goa and Mumbai and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Goa & Mumbai Travel Guide:

• Colourmaps and images throughout


• Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests


• Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots


• Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices


• Honest reviewsfor all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss


• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, dance, architecture, politics, wildlife, and cuisine


• Over 34 neighbourhoodmaps


• Useful features - includingMonth-by-Month(annual festival calendar),Yoga & Activities,andTravel with Children


• Coverage of Mumbai (Bombay), Anjuna, Panaji, Ponda, Palolem, Arambol, Mandrem, Mapusa, Old Goa, Loutolim, Chandor, Galgibag, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Colva, Chaudi, Polem, Pilar, and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Goa & Mumbai, our most comprehensive guide to Goa and Mumbai, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Indiaguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, orLonely Planet's Discover India,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Amelia Thomas.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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