The Rough Guide to Nepal

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Rough Guides UK, 2012 M01 1 - 452 pages

The Rough Guide to Nepal is the most passionate and knowledgeable guidebook to this inspiring country. It offers an insider's guide to Kathmandu, from its Tantric temples to its lively bar scene. It details all the finest Himalayan treks, with practical, up-to-date and expert advice on when and where to go, and what to take. It covers all the National Parks, offering advice and information on everything from tracking wildlife to hiring elephants.

Dedicated chapters are devoted to mountain biking, white water rafting, and other adventure sports, and there is unrivaled detail on Buddhism, Hinduism, and the many ethnic groups that make Nepal a unique destination. For ex-pats and visitors alike, the advice on health and cultural etiquette is second to none.

The Rough Guide to Nepal also contains scores of detailed maps that have been checked by hand on the ground, covering everything from Pokhara and the Chitwan National Park to the Everest Base Camp trek. Make the most of your time withThe Rough Guide to Nepal.

 

Contents

INTRODUCTION 4
4
Where to go 6
6
When to go 7
7
Things not to miss 10
10
Itineraries 18
18
BASICS 20
20
Getting there 21
21
Getting around 23
23
3 The Central Hills 170
171
4 The Western Hills 190
191
5 The Western Terai 236
237
6 The Eastern Terai and hills 280
281
7 Trekking 302
303
8 Rafting and kayaking 356
357
9 Mountain biking 368
369
CONTEXTS 382
382

Accommodation 26
26
Eating and drinking 28
28
Festivals 32
32
Health 35
35
Culture and etiquette 39
39
Spiritual pursuits and alternative therapies 41
41
Womens Nepal 43
43
Travel essentials 44
44
THE GUIDE 52
53
2 The Kathmandu Valley 116
117
History 383
383
The people of Nepal 396
396
Religion 399
399
Development dilemmas 410
410
Wildlife 422
422
Books 428
428
Language 432
432
SMALL PRINT INDEX 442
442
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