Lonely Planet South India & Kerala (Travel Guide) Paperback – October 15, 2019

I do a lot of traveling, often to off the beaten path locations. I also plan group travel, as a volunteer, and have found that through the decades, LP books are the best if you are looking for inexpensive options, relatively detailed travel information, and quirky ideas. For cultural and historic aspects, Insight Guides are beautiful and Rough Guides are also good overall. But if I could choose only one, it would be LP.

Liked the fact that it eliminates to need to carry a full India guidebook. However, I don't feel that it precisely lays out the best way to see Kerala by boat. Many travelers have a sour taste in their mouth after visiting Kerala and the book doesn't provide explicit information on how to avoid this.

Has adequate detail needed for travel. Ready too carry.

Do not buy this book. I am currently traveling in South India ( December 11, 2029), a tree month walk- about through South India an Kerala. This books has not been helpful at all. I am force to use wikitravel, as well as many local Indian sites.