South India is an assault on the senses, explore chaotic cities, hire a houseboat and navigate your way around the beautiful backwaters, discover tombs and temples galore or simply lie back and relax on one of the many stunning beaches. Travellers here can immerse themselves with Footprint's fully updated 4th edition South India Handbook; with everything they need to know, including how to hunt out the silks and spices, where to find heritage homestays or mountain ghats and the low-down on the movie madness. With detailed listings on where to eat, sleep and play as well as fantastic background, history and culture sections this guidebook is a must-have for anyone wanting to escape the crowds and get to know this fascinating region.