I am not sure what type of traveller you are , but if you are okay with 'roughing' it up a bit, but see the REAL india, I sugguest you pick up your self first the Lonely Planet guide to India from your local book store. I've travelled to over 30 countries, mostly back packed through by my self, and Lonely Planet was my bible and saviour!

Lonely planet also has a forum online which you can use to post your questions, and usually you get feed back from other travellers within hours.

Check out: http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/