Nepal Insight Guide

Maps: Nepal; Kathmandu; Durbar Square; Patan; Bhaktapur; Kathmandu Valley; Kathmandu to Pokhara; Pokhara; The Annapurnas; Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu; Everest Region; East of Everest; The Terai; Royal Chitwan; National Park; The Remote West. Introduction: Himalayan Harmony; The Beginning. History: Decisive Dates; Nepal Chronicle. Essay Features: People and Society; Centre of the Universe; Architecture; Arts and Crafts; Festivals; Flora and Fauna; Environmental Issues; Trekking; Mountaineering; River Rafting. Places: Introduction: Kathmandu; Patan; Bhaktapur; Around Kathmandu; Kathmandu Valley; Kathmandu to Pokhara; Pokhara and Pokhara Valley; Trekking in the Annapurnas; Trekking in Langtang-Gosainkund Helambu; The Everest Region; Mountain Flight; East of Everest; The Terai; The Remote West. Photo Features: Nepal's Wool Industry; Adventure Sports; World Heritage Sites; Gompas and Monasteries. Information Panels: The Sherpas; The Yeti; Yaks; National Parks and Reserves; Annapurna Conservation Area; A Tale of Two Mountaineers; Mountain Biking; Hikes in Kathmandu Valley; Gurkhas; Gurung Hillwomen; Everest Dates; Mallory and Irvine; The Road to Tibet; Birthplace of Lord Buddha. Travel Tips Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Culture; Shopping; Outdoor Activities; Sport; Language; Further Reading