Synopsis
Birthplace of the Buddha, home of the Gurkhas, roof of the world, land of legend and beauty - within its narrow confines Nepal contains a spectacular variety of culture and landscapes. Nepal offers challenges to the hiker, mountain climber and lover of nature and wildlife. This guide is written by a team who have an understanding of the people and region. There is background information on the history, geography, the people, religion, art and architecture of the country. It contains comprehensive coverage of Kathmandu including a special section on short walks from the city. Trekking in the Himalayas is covered, with treks in the popular areas and in the less well known Eastern region. The guide includes practical information on: how to get to Tibet and Lhasa; where to go and how to get there; where to trek and how to plan a trek; information on wildlife reserves with maps; wildlife and vegetation; where to stay and eat on any budget; how to stay healthy; and what to buy and where to buy it.
From the Publisher
Welcome to Footprint!Dear Fellow Traveller,
Thank you for checking out the Nepal Handbook. Footprint are an independent British publisher based in Bath. We specialise in providing travellers with guide books that are second to none for accurate, up-to-date and relevant information. You will find that most of our guides are simply the most comprehensive available with in-depth commentary on history, culture and customs as well as practical travel information (such as where to stay, places to eat and getting from A to B). Our major titles are updated ANNUALLY to ensure you have the best info to hand. You might like to know that we also publish Handbooks to India, Tibet and Pakistan as well as an extremely useful general guide to travelling: The Traveller's Handbook. Finally, whichever guidebook you choose, we would like to wish you an exciting, illuminating and above all enjoyable trip! Best Wishes, Footprint.
