Frommer's Nepal: With a Complete Himalayan Trek Planner

by Samson, Karl; Aukshunas, Jane

• ISBN13: 9780028626284
• ISBN10: 0028626281
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Pgw

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything and dozens of color maps. You2d be lost without us! Meticulously researched, Frommer2s Nepal opens the door to this fascinating nation, and offers everything from trip-planning and logistical advice to astute cultural insights. We2ll take you to the medieval streets and temples of Kathmandu, to the towering peaks of the Himalayas, and to markets and villages where you2ll meet the locals and learn about their lifestyle. Also included is a complete trekker2s guide for travelers of all skill levels, with the best routes and all the details on planning and preparing for your trek.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

1. The Best of Nepal.

2. Getting to Know Nepal.

3. Planning a Trip to Nepal.

4. Settling into the Kathmandu Valley.

5. What to See & Do in the Kathmandu Valley.

6. Kathmandu Valley Excursions.

7. Pokhara.

8. The Terai.

9. Planning a Trek.

10. The Trekking Routes.

Appendix.

A. Basic Phrases & Vocabulary.

B. Menu Items.

C. Glossary of Terms.

D. Useful Web Sites.

Index.

General Index.