The Rough Guide to Nepal [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 2002 | Series: Rough Guide Travel Guides

A new edition of the Rough Guide to Nepal, ranging from the easternmost tea hills of Ilam to the grasslands of the Far West, from Tibet to the Indian Border and from Everest to Kathmandu Valley.

There are in-depth accounts of all the attractions,from Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas to wildlife reserves and spectacular mountain viewpoints. For outdoor enthusiasts there are dedicated chapters to trekking, rafting and mountain biking.

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INFORMATIVE, UP-TO-DATE GUIDES WRITTEN WITH CANDID ENTHUSIASM

Cosmopolitan

About the Author

David Reed first visited Nepal in 1985, on a journey from Tibet, and developed an instant appreciation for its culinary advantages over China. James McConnachie is author of the forthcoming Rough Guide to the Loire and contributor on many

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Product Details

• Paperback: 561 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 5 edition (October 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858288991
• ISBN-13: 978-1858288994
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,002,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully useful book for travels in Nepal, January 8, 1999

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Luke Chen([e-mail]) (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nepal: The Rough Guide, Third Edition (3rd ed) (Paperback)

The best thing about this book is its vast coverage; especially those places off the beaten track. It has a lot of practical information and despite being 2 years old now, it was still fairly accurate. Other travel books attempt to be encyclopedic about Nepal,... documenting everything without prioritizing the places that people actually do visit. David's book goes into a lot of detail about places of interest, both historical and practical info. For example, the book had an excellent section on Chitwan national park. In fact, on our recent trip it saved us from getting a guide. I thoroughly recommend this book. The author even keeps a website to update the readers. Great.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Accurate, January 21, 1998

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This review is from: Nepal: The Rough Guide, Third Edition (3rd ed) (Paperback)

While in Nepal last year I found this book to be exactly what I needed to get around as easily as possible. I usually use Lonely Planet Guides when traveling, but in this case - the Rough Guide is superior. Now if I can only get it back from my friend....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent travelling companion, June 24, 2001

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Aaron - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nepal: The Rough Guide, Third Edition (3rd ed) (Paperback)

great guidebook. Describes in detail the good, the bad and the ugly of Nepal. The language section was extremely useful. A few hours spent learning some useful greetings and phrases will pay off tenfold upon arrival in Nepal. Being able to bargain or ask for directions in the native language is a lot of fun and much appreciated, especially since most travellers do not take the time to learn anything more than "Namaste."