The Rough Guide to NepalPenguin, 2009 M10 1 - 492 pages A new edition of the Rough Guide to Nepal, ranging from the easternmost tea hills of Ilam to the grasslands of the Far West, from Tibet to the Indian Border and from Everest to Kathmandu Valley. There are in-depth accounts of all the attractions, from Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas to wildlife reserves and spectacular mountain viewpoints. For outdoor enthusiasts there are dedicated chapters to trekking, rafting and mountain biking. |
Contents
Where to go | |
When to go | |
17 things not to miss | |
Basics | |
Getting there | |
Getting around | |
Accommodation | |
Eating and drinking | |
The Eastern Terai and hills | |
Trekking | |
Rafting and kayaking | |
Mountain biking | |
Contexts | |
History | |
Religion | |
Development dilemmas | |
Festivals holidays and entertainment | |
Health | |
Culture and etiquette | |
Spiritual pursuits and alternative therapies | |
Womens Nepal | |
Living and working in Nepal | |
Travel essentials | |
Explore Nepal | |
Kathmandu and Patan | |
The Kathmandu Valley | |
The Central Hills | |
The Western hills | |
The Western Terai | |
Wildlife | |
Books | |
Language | |
Nepali | |
More on Nepal | |
The people of Nepal | |
The pace of change | |
Small print | |
A Rough Guide to Rough Guides | |
Help us update | |
Acknowledgements | |
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