100 Wonders Of The India

• Showcased in this book 100 Wonders Of The India in a feast of lavish colour photographs and lucid text, are 100 fabulous destinations that evoke the wonder that is India. Within the folds of an astounding 5000-year-old history and vast multitude of landscapes that include the world's highest mountains, great rivers, long coastlines, deserts and dense forests, is an awesome legacy of man-made and natural wonders.

• Each is described with details of history and brought to life with vivid colour images. Also included is useful information for travellers. Beginning with the 12,000-year-old cave paintings of Bhimbetka, up to the House of Worship, a blinding masterpiece of 20th century engineering and design, the wealth of creative genius, brilliant skill and endeavour of its people are evident in India’s man-made wonders. Between the soaring medieval temples of the South and dramatically perched Buddhist monasteries of the North the uniquely ornamented stepwells of the West and the grand Victoria.

About The Author

• Nirad Grover studied history at Delhi University, and took to a career i travel photojournalism. His work has been published in many Indian and international journals and newspapers. Having a variety of interests, Grover has edited and contributed to books on history, travel, wildlife and other diverse subjects.