Insight Guides: Nepal
Insight Guides (Verlag)
978-981-258-772-5 (ISBN)
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This brand new edition Insight Guide to Nepal features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography that vividly brings Nepal and its people to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, including the major cultural sights, Kathmandu Valley highlights, top treks and best locations for safaris, rafting and biking. A brand new 'Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusively Nepalese experiences, such as the best places to catch a glimpse of local wildlife, the best temples and other religious sights, and the most irresistible culinary highlights Nepal has to offer. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, from the bustling streets, temples and monuments of the modern metropolis, Kathmandu, to the mountains, valleys and national parks of the remote West. All the principal sites are cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide, whilst additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Colour-coded sections explore Nepal's intriguing history and also provide fascinating features on everything from the country's flora and fauna, arts and crafts, festivals, and architecture, all of which give a rare insight into the culture and heritage of Nepal and its people. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section covers transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, climate, shopping, language and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
Areas of Interest: Kathmandu; Patan; Bhaktapur; The Gorkha region; Pokhara; The Annapurna region; Mustang; The Everest region; Chitwan National Park. Major Cultural Sights: Bhaktapur Royal Palace; Boudhanath; Dattatraya Square, Bhaktapur; Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, Kathmandu; Janakpur; Kumari Bahal, Kathmandu; Lumbini; Manakamana; Muktinath; Pashupatinath; Patan Royal Palace; Swayambhunath; Taleju Mandir, Kathmandu; Thyangboche Monastery. Kathmandu Valley Highlights: Budhanilkantha; Changu Narayan; Chobhar Gorge; Dakshinkali; Dhulikhel; Kirtipur; Nagarkot; Panauti. Top Treks: Annapurna Circuit; Annapurna Sanctuary; Dolpo; Everest Base Camp; Kanchenjunga; Langtang. Safaris, Rafting and Biking: Bardia National Park; Elephant Safaris at Chitwan; Mountain Biking; River Rafting; Sagarmatha National Park; Shey Phoksundo National Park. Maps: Nepal; Kathmandu; Kathmandu; Kathmandu Durbar Square; Patan; Bhaktapur; Kathmandu Valley; Kathmandu to Pokhara; Pokhara; The Annapurnas; Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu; The Everest Region; East of Everest; The Terai; Chitwan National Park; The Remote West.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 23.7.2008 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Insight Guides Main Series |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 148 x 224 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Asien ► Nepal |
| ISBN-10 | 981-258-772-1 / 9812587721 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-981-258-772-5 / 9789812587725 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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