Footprint Nepal Handbook (3rd Edition)

The third edition of the Nepal Handbook has been thoroughly revised and updated. Ideal for the backpacker or any traveler looking for adventure and new horizons, this travel guide is crammed with all of the essential information necessary for traveling in the captivatingly beautiful birthplace of Buddha. Information ranges from updated practical details on trip planning, logistics, up-to-the-minute listings of where to stay, and the best times to travel, to background on Nepalese culture, history, and society. There is also comprehensive coverage of Kathmandu, including a special section on short walks from the city, and up-to-date information on trekking opportunities in the Himalayas plus suggested treks in the popular areas and less well-known Eastern region. Footprint travel guides are synonymous with discovery and adventure -- their purpose is to convey the very essence of a destination and to feel its pulse. Eye-opening, accurate, and reliable information is given in each guide, ensuring that every trip is memorable, enlightening, and informing. Footprint's guidebooks are the future of travel, stressing a sensitivity to local issues.