The rough guide to Nepal - Stuart Butler

Discover this exciting destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to trek in the spectacular Himalaya region, take a boat ride on Phewa Lake in Pokhara or get up close and personal with rhinos at Chitwan National Park, The Rough Guide to Nepal will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

Inside The Rough Guide to Nepal
- Independent, trusted reviews
written with Rough Guides' trademark
blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your
visit, with options to suit every budget.
- Full-colour maps throughout - navigate Kathmandu's backstreets or Nepal's trekking regions without needing to get online.
- Stunning, inspirational
images
- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organise your trip.
- Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist
destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every
step of the way, including recent information on Nepal's recovery since
the 2015 earthquake. Areas covered include: Kathmandu; Patan; Bhaktapur;
Nagarkot; Pokhara; Ghorka; Manakamana; Bandipur; Janakpur; Mustang; the
Terai; Annapurna and Everest regions. Attractions include: Chitwan
National Park; Bardia National Park; Boudha; Lumbini; Phewa Tal;
whitewater rafting; trekking; cycling; meditation and yoga retreats.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information
including getting there, local transport,
accommodation, food and drink, festivals, health, culture and etiquette, spiritual
pursuits and alternative therapies, and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to
history, the people of Nepal, religion, development dilemmas, wildlife and
books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Nepal