In Rajasthan (Lonely Planet Journeys)

by Royina Grewal

Book Overview

Discussing folk music, architecture, feudal traditions and regional cuisine, Royina Grewal seeks to take the reader behind the exotic facade of this Indian state. She focuses primarily upon people;... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0864424574
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

For travellers who want to soak in the stories

Royina Grewal's work is rich with imagery and balanced, sensitive observations. She evokes the atmosphere of Rajasthan to a traveller without romanticizing, never straying too far from the lives of the locals. She is always careful not to claim to speak for the people she interviews or let her preconceptions take over their stories. She describes beautifully the scenery, history and customs of various parts of the state. I've learned a lot from this book, not only about Rajasthan, but how to journey through this colorful, changing place as an outsider.

Fantastic mix of the ancient with the modern!

Royina Grewal's book is full of the history and grandeur of the Rajputs and the Moghul Emperors, told as the author travels through modern day Rajasthan. The book is so descriptive in parts you can almost feel the heat and dust as if you were there yourself. A wonderful read and highly recommended, especially if you are fascinated with India and her colourful history as much as I am.

Simply great!

You shouldn't leave home without it. Especially not if you are a Lonely Planet-Woman travelling on your own...