5 Books That Will Make You Travel Across India Right Now

Books are known for making us teleport to another place without even leaving our living room. But at times, they also inspire us to take actions as we had never imagined. Here are 5 Books that we think will make you get on the road and travel across India as soon as you read them!

Butter Chicken In Ludhiana by Pankaj Mishra

As fun as it sounds, this hilarious book takes us to the streets of many small towns of India to get a classic touch of lifestyles throughout the nation. Being a light read, it is one that can get you started in reading Travel Genre. The title might be deceiving because it is a lot more than just Butter Chicken.

City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi by William Dalrymple

This books takes us on a journey through the years that led to the Delhi we see today. From Sufis to Englishwomen, Delhi saw a lot. With mystic elements of the beauty of the city to its History, this book takes you on a wonder ride around Delhi which will leave you wanting to travel there. Even many locals don’t really explore this city of culture and the books fixes just that.

Following Fish by Samanth Subramanian

Giving a rise to Beach trips once again in your conversations, this book explores Indian coast. Though surrounded by the same ocean, the coastline of India varies at every turn and so does its culture. With most people living self-indulging lives, this books gives us the joy of solitude and ocean’s infinity. We may know about the importance of Fishes as a food but this book gives us a look at how a Fish can create society, culture and your best trip.

Around India In 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh

This book covers the actual journey of Monisha Rajesh, who though rooted in India never got a chance to explore it. Her family uprooted from Sheffield to Madras in the hope of making India their new home. We get to see India through the eyes of real joy and discovery. Delightful stories, rich culture, and the actual truths will leave you thinking.

Calcutta: Two Years in the City by Amit Chaudhuri

This diary is a personal adventure of author back to Calcutta on Chaudhuri’s part. This book may not be the ideal guide for the city but rather without a doubt presents us with a profound story going ahead in it. Throughout this, we meet individuals, culinary experts in the blossoming bistro and business society, even housekeepers and his family.

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