Recommended Readings
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Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail: A route and planning guide
Route and planning guide for anyone organising a trekking holiday in Nepal. It includes the most popular routes as well as the newest trekking areas plus the most extreme route of all, the 160-day Great... read more..
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Portraits of Himalayan Flowers
This enchanting photo journal is the first pictorial book on Himalayan flowers covering the whole area from Pakistan and northwestern India through Tibet and Nepal to Bhutan. Large photos of diminutive flowers set against the... read more..
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Kathmandu: Bikes and Hikes Insight Pocket Guide
athmandu Valley's diverse terrain and wealth of cultural sites are best explored on foot or mountain bike. Part of the "Insight Pocket Guides" series, this 100-page guide reveals country walks and off-road rides, and leads... read more..
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Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak
In 1950, when no mountain taller than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed, Maurice Herzog led an expedition of French climbers to the summit of an 8,075-meter (26,493-foot) Himalayan peak called Annapurna. But unlike other... read more..
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Into Thin Air: A personal account of the Everest disaster
This is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude,... read more..
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Nepal Trekking and the Great Himalaya Trail: A Route and Planning Guide
Route and planning guide to the best trekking in Nepal - this guide includes the most popular routes as well as the newest trekking areas for true trailblazers. Extensive planning sections to help visitors choose... read more..
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Great Himalaya Trail - 1,700 kilometers across the roof of the world
The Great Himalaya Trail is one of the longest and highest trails in the world. It is a trail that winds for 1,700 kilometres through Nepal across the roof of the world , over ice-covered... read more..
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Trekking in the Himalaya
An inspirational larger format book describing 20 memorable treks in the Himalaya. They include such well-known classics as the treks to Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga base camps, and the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits. The ultra-long... read more..
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A Trekking Guide to the Nepal Himalaya
For centuries the inspirational spires of the Himalaya have been a magical draw for mystics, sages, hermits and pilgrims. Today the fascination with these highest mountains continues for trekkers, climbers, naturalists, explorers and the curious,... read more..
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Modern Literary Nepali: An Introductory Reader (SOAS Studies on South Asia)
This is a reader concerning the literature and language of Nepal, keeping both the general enthusiast as well as the student in mind. Beginning with a general introduction surveying the historical context and tracing the... read more..
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Gods, Men and Territory: Society and Culture in Kathmandu Valley
The Newars who live in the Kathmandu valley of Nepal are well known for their urban civilisation as well as for the social organisation of their territory, which they have conserved for centuries. This volume... read more..
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The Life of Bhupi Sherchan: Poetry and Politics in Post-Rana Nepal
In The Life of Bhupi Sherchan: Poetry and Politics in Post-Rana Nepal, Michael J. Hutt chronicles the life of the well-known Nepali poet, Bhupi Sherchan, whose poems are closely interwoven with the social, cultural, and... read more..
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Kathmandu Valley Style (Hardcover – Illustrated)
Nepal is widely acclaimed for its unique art and architectural styles. The ancient palaces, temples, courtyards and street-scapes of Kathmandu Valley are protected as no less than seven World Heritage Sites. Shrines are worshipped daily... read more..
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Complete Nepali: Teach Yourself
This is a complete course in understanding, speaking and writing Nepali, the lingua franca of the central and eastern Himalayas, and the national language of Nepal. If you are a beginner, or if your Nepali... read more..
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The Rough Guide to Nepal
The Rough Guide to Nepal offers an insider's guide to Nepal, from its 'Tantric' temples to its lively bars. It details all the finest Himalayan treks, with practical, up-to-date and expert advice on where to... read more..
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Lonely Planet Nepali Phrasebook & Dictionary
Lonely Planet Nepali Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Nepali phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Know how to organise your mountaineering... read more..
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Nepali - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture Paperback
"Culture Smart!" provides priceless nuggets of cultural information on Nepal not found in a standard guidebook. Whether you are looking to secure a business deal, enrich your travels, or simply better understand Nepal, its people... read more..
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Lonely Planet Nepali Phrasebook
Nepali is spoken by some 35 million people, so if you don't get on board with the language, imagine all the restaurant recommendations you'll miss out on. It's okay, the Nepali phrasebook is here. You'll... read more..
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A Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Nepal
This book A Hand Book of Medicinal Plants of Nepal includes 108 important medicinal plants occurring in Nepal. The enumeration of the plants is arranged alphabetically according to the scientific names. Every effort has been... read more..
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Himalayan Voices: An Introduction to Modern Nepali Literature
While the natural splendor of Nepal has been celebrated in many books, very little of the substantial body of Nepali literature has appeared in English translation. Himalayan Voices provides admirers of Nepal and lovers of... read more..
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Kathmandu: Bikes and Hikes Insight Pocket Guide
Kathmandu Valley's diverse terrain and wealth of cultural sites are best explored on foot or mountain bike. Part of the "Insight Pocket Guides" series, this 100-page guide reveals country walks and off-road rides, and leads... read more..
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Tibet: Country Guide (Lonely Planet Country Guides)
This guide to be well researched and useful in providing ideas for places to visit and what to expect. The usual cultural tips are also excellent.
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Trekking & Climbing in Nepal: 25 Adventure Treks in The Mighty Himalaya
This stunning guidebook, covering 25 treks and 12 climbing peaks in the Nepal Himalaya, is an essential tool for both experienced explorers or climbers and first-time trekkers.Each year Nepal receives nearly 1/2 million visitors, with... read more..
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White Water Nepal
This is just the best guide, now in the second edition. Knowles has detailed not just the rivers but everything required to plan a rafting or kayak trip to Nepal.he rapid information is accurate as... read more..
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Trekking in Tibet: A Traveller's Guide
Very useful book. Essential for planning your Tibet trip. Tips on itineraries, ideas for treks, where and when to go. Hikes that you would never have dreamt of or only read about as brief descriptions... read more..
