The Rough Guide to Nepal

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Rough Guides UK, 2009 M10 1 - 480 pages

The Rough Guide to Nepal is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Nepal has to offer. Discover the vibrant regions of Nepal from the easternmost tea hills of Ilam to the wildlife-rich jungle of the far west, and from the high Himalayas to the Kathmandu Valley. Fully updated and reshaped after the country's recent change in government, The Rough Guide to Nepal contains in-depth accounts of all Nepal's highlights from Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas to wildlife reserves and spectacular mountain viewpoints in Nepal. Colour sections explore Nepal's ethnic hill peoples and dramatic mountain trails whilst expert accounts offer an introduction to the history, culture and natural life of this exciting and resurgent country. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Nepal whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Nepal, bars in Nepal and restaurants in Nepal for every budget. This Rough Guide to Nepal includes an extensive section on trekking with practical advice and maps on the best places to trek, raft and mountain bike.

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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
Publishing information
Help us update
Acknowledgements
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