Preface 5 Acknowledgements 11 1. Introduction to ZeNLP 15 2. An introduction to eco-friendly travel 19 3. Benefits of ZeNLP meditation 24 4. Rainforest trek at Athirapally 27 5. Boat cruise on the backwaters at Kanjiramattom 31 6. The surf, the sea, the sun and the sand at Kovalam beach 35 7. Trek to Seetharkund at Palakkad 40 8. Trek through Eravikulam National Park 45 9. Boat cruise inside Periyar Tiger Reserve 49 10. Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala 54 11. Visit to the world’s largest teak tree 58 12. Visit to Karripode Village 61 13. Visit to Kavasseri Pooram 64 14. Mountain train at Coonoor 68 15. Visit to Kurumba Village 73 16. Jungle trek at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve 77 17. Visit to Borra Caves in Araku Valley 81 18. Exploring the majestic temples at Hampi 86 19. Boat cruise on the Tungabhadra river 91 20. Jungle safari at B. R. Tiger Reserve 94 21. About the author 98

The author travelled for many months across several countries in South East Asia to research the destinations for meditation featured in this book. Penang, Pangkor, Kratie, Koh Lanta, Ratnakiri and Chiang Mai are among the 22 destinations featuring in this guide.

This practical travel guide to South India & Kerala features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This South India & Kerala guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make South India & Kerala easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to South India & Kerala has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to South India & Kerala covers: Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Andaman Islands. Inside this South India & Kerala travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to South India & Kerala, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Karnataka, to family activities in child-friendly places like the Andaman Islands, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Goa. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including South India & Kerala entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of South India & Kerala, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this South India & Kerala travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hiking, swimming, wildlife and yoga. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to South India & Kerala, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this South India & Kerala guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to South India & Kerala features fascinating insights into South India & Kerala, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Andaman Islands and the spectacular temples of Tamil Nadu. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and many more locations in South India & Kerala, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

Tourism has huge significance as a global economic and social phenomenon, and given the growing reliance on the industry by service-dependent economies around the world, the lack of focus on tourism planning and development in South Asia is surprising. Current issues including social, environmental and cultural aspects underpinned by security challenges have defined the tourism development narratives in many South Asian countries over the last decades and lead to fluid demand and supply patterns. The appetite for and reliance on tourism growth is seen regardless of the numerous challenges faced by the region. Despite a rich and steady history of tourism and demand driven by numerous pull-destinations, most South Asian countries have not invested or benefitted from global tourism growth trends.

This new volume takes an in-depth look at the post-COVID tourism and hospitality scenario and how the industry has adapted to the new normal. With chapters from authors from over a dozen countries, the book shares information and experiences on how diverse hospitality and tourism sectors are navigating the post-COVID era. The book offers analyses of post-COVID trends in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector along with case studies and COVID tourism recovery strategies. It discusses post-COVID safety protocols, sustainable tourism practices, post-COVID-19 public policies for tourism, and more. Specific tourism and hospitality sectors are also considered, including wine tourism, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, regional tourism, food delivery services, and others. The book also explores innovations and digital solutions for tourism and hospitality in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gendered Violence in Public Spaces: Women’s Narratives of Travel in Neoliberal India examines the vulnerability of women in public spaces in India through an analysis of narrative representations ranging from emerging digital media, commercial Hindi films, and graphic narratives to accounts of real and lived experiences of women. In doing so, this collection initiates a scholarly discussion on manifold forms of emotional, mental, epistemic, and above all sexual violence female travelers face in male-dominated public spaces. Gendered Violence in Public Spaces therefore challenges contemporary readers to re-frame India’s public spaces against misogyny and gendered violence.

Insight Guides Pocket India Travel made easy. Ask local experts. The definitive pocket-sized travel guide. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is the ideal on-the-move travel guide for exploring India. From top tourist attractions like the Taj Mahal, Kerala's backwaters and the Golden Temple, to cultural gems, including a once in a lifetime trip to Ajmer, trekking the rugged terrain in Ladakh and exploring Ranthambore, home to the Rajbut ruins and wild tigers, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to India: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the country's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major attraction highlighted, the maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Covers: Dehli; The North; Rajasthan; The West; The East; The South Looking for a more detailed guide to India? Check out Insight Guides India for a comprehensive and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Berlitz Pocket Guide India The world-renowned pocket travel guide by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring India. From top tourist attractions like the Taj Mahal, Kerala's backwaters and the Golden Temple, to cultural gems, including a once in a lifetime trip to Ajmer, trekking the rugged terrain in Ladakh and exploring Ranthambore, home to the Rajbut ruins and wild tigers, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to India - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the country's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Dictionary: quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with vocabulary - Covers: Delhi; The North; Rajasthan; The West; The East; The South Get the most out of your trip with: Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Hindi About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

This book very specifically focuses on technology application in tourism in Asia. The book contains twenty-seven chapters in four sections (i.e., theories, innovations, practices, and future research directions), based on the intriguing qualities and importance of technology applications in the Asian tourism business. This book, a blend of comprehensive and extensive efforts by the contributors and editor, is designed to extensively cover technology applications in tourism in Asia, including distinct topics such as mobile computing, new product designs, innovative technology usages in tourism promotion, technology-driven sustainable tourism development, location-based apps, mobility, accessibility, the post crisis situation of COVID-19, etc. This book is a significant contribution towards the very limited knowledge of technology applications in tourism, with selected examples of Asian countries. The importance of technology in Asian tourism is rapidly increasing, and has led to a rise in luxury, allowing citizens to enjoy leisure travel over both long and short distances. The rise of low-cost airlines and the region’s growing, affluent middle class have changed the tourism environment dramatically. More tourists are booking their holidays online as a result of technological advancements. Online travel is the most important and well-established aspect of Asia's Internet economy. Considering the ongoing trend of technology applications in the tourism industry in Asia, more research attempts like this book need to be made aiming towards exploring diverse aspects. As tourism is an expanding area, this book can serve as a reading companion for tourism students, policy planners and industry professionals. This book is expected to be appreciated by expatriate researchers and researchers having a keen interest in the Asian tourism industry.

This book examines the historical and socio-cultural connections across the SAARC region, with a special focus on the relationship between India and Sri Lanka. It investigates hitherto unexplored narratives of history, popular culture and intangible heritage in the region to identify the cultural parallels and intersections that link them together. In doing so, the volume moves away from an organised and authorised heritage discourse and encourages possibilities of new understandings and re-interpretations of cross-cultural communication and its sub-texts. Based on original ethnographic work, the book discusses themes such as cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka, exchanges between Arthur C. Clarke in Sri Lanka and Satyajit Ray in India, cultural connectivity reflected through mythology and folklore, the influence of Rabindranath Tagore on modern dance in Sri Lanka, the introduction of railways in Sri Lanka, narrative scrolls and masked dance forms across SAARC countries, Hindi cinema as the pioneer of cultural connectivity, and women’s writing across South Asia. Lucid and compelling, this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of cultural studies, South Asian studies, cultural anthropology, sociology, popular culture, cross-cultural communication, gender studies, political sociology, cultural history, diplomacy, international relations and heritage studies. It will also appeal to general readers interested in the linkages between India and Sri Lanka.