The Rough Guide to NepalRough 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 |
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