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Dewey Decimal Number: 915.49604 EAN: 9781858280462 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 185828046X Label: Rough Guides Manufacturer: Rough Guides Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: January 01, 1994 Publisher: Rough Guides Studio: Rough Guides Editorial Review: Product Description: Heading to one of Asia's most rewarding destinations? This stunningly well-researched guide is essential for all travelers to Nepal, from independent backpackers to those going on tours. This book expertly covers practical considerations such as accommodations, food, health, and navigating the country's diverse geography. It also highlights all the outdoor pursuits, from rafting to mountain biking and trekking. It discusses alternative interests such as yoga, meditation and alternative healing, and provides illuminating background on Nepal's ethnic groups, music, dance, religion and natural history. Average Rating:
 Rating: - excellent travelling companiongreat 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." Rating: - Wonderfully comprehensive and thorough. Written with heartThis book has given me comfort and a wealth of information about what I would like to do and see in Nepal. Having a well planned trip in advance is smart and this book will probably tell you everything you need to know about anything, and more. Food, health issues, places to stay, sights, special points, etc. Definitely worth the investment. Rating: - Excellent, Practical GuideI just returned from Nepal using this guide. The book was very well-written with lots of practical advice-- everything from how to book an airline to what kind of diahrrea you may have picked up. Very accurate information re. hotels, modes of transportation, etc. Useful vocabulary list. Rating: - Wonderfully useful book for travels in NepalThe 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 ... Read More Rating: - Absolutely AccurateWhile 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.... |
