Nepal

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Nepal maintains a formidable allure for travelers – the name “Kathmandu” alone is enough to set feet itching. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Nepal, a comprehensive full-color guide to this fascinating and dramatically beautiful country, home to eight of the world’s ten highest mountains.
This book has been fully overhauled by an expert Nepal author and is packed with stunning new photography that brings this breathtaking country and its people to life. ...

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Overview

Nepal maintains a formidable allure for travelers – the name “Kathmandu” alone is enough to set feet itching. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Nepal, a comprehensive full-color guide to this fascinating and dramatically beautiful country, home to eight of the world’s ten highest mountains.
This book has been fully overhauled by an expert Nepal author and is packed with stunning new photography that brings this breathtaking country and its people to life. Our Best Of Nepal highlights the country’s top attractions, including the mighty Mount Everest and the medieval temples of Bhaktapur. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the cultural riches of the Kathmandu Valley to the Terai’s jungles.
Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best hotels and restaurants.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781780050966
  • Publisher: Apa Publications UK, Ltd.
  • Publication date: 7/1/2014
  • Series: Insight Guides Series
  • Edition description: Sixth Edition
  • Edition number: 6
  • Pages: 374
  • Sales rank: 236123
  • Product dimensions: 6.10 (w) x 8.80 (h) x 0.90 (d)

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Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
Best of Nepal
A Country in Between
The Collision Zone
 
HISTORY
Decisive Dates
Royal Dynasties
From Monarchy to Republic
 
FEATURES
The Nepalese
Religion
Food and Drink
Architecture
Arts and Crafts
Nepal’s Wool Industry
Festivals
Flora and Fauna
Environmental Issues
Trekking
Mountaineering
Rafting and Kayaking
Adventure Sports
 
PLACES
Introduction
Kathmandu
Around Kathmandu
Patan
Bhaktapur
Nepal’s World Heritage Sites
Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Pokhara and Pokhara Valley
Trekking in the Annapurnas
Trekking in Langtang-Gosainkund-Helambu
The Everest Region
Sherpa Monasteries and Gompas
East of Everest
The Terai
The Remote West
 
TRAVEL TIPS
Transportation
Accommodation
Eating Out
Activities
A–Z: Practical Information
Language
Further Reading

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