Lonely Planet Nepal

Shangri-la exists. Trek to the top of the world, or share a smile with a Buddhist monk; raft down a mountain gorge, or glimpse a living Hindu goddess - in Nepal adventure and culture go hand in hand. With this definitive guide, you'll tread lightly through the best of the Himalaya.

　　Discover the unforgettable Himalaya, wander through ancient temples and visit the Buddha's ...

Shangri-la exists. Trek to the top of the world, or share a smile with a Buddhist monk; raft down a mountain gorge, or glimpse a living Hindu goddess - in Nepal adventure and culture go hand in hand. With this definitive guide, you'll tread lightly through the best of the Himalaya.

　　Discover the unforgettable Himalaya, wander through ancient temples and visit the Buddha's peaceful birthplace. This best-selling guide offers you experiences as diverse as Nepal's geography - the sky's the limit!

　　- 55 detailed maps including colour country map

　　- Illustrated guide to the Gods of Nepal

　　- Walking tours of historic Kathmandu and Bhaktapur

　　- Trekking, rafting and mountain biking chapters

　　- Indispensable language chapter and glossary of useful words

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被称为业界传奇LoneIy Planet出版公司的创始人托尼．惠勒和莫琳· 惠勒已经出版了很多的旅行指南，这些指南覆盖了这个星球的每一个国家。

Lonely Planet创立于1973年，当时惠勒夫妇自己动手出版了一本非常独特的旅游指南：《便宜走亚洲》。之后他们又出版了《鞋带上的东南亚》，这本书很快被人们称为背包客的“圣经”。当时他们勇敢地踏入了别的旅游出版商未曾涉足的市场，他们专为一个新兴的自助旅行人群服务，而这些人群的出现要远远早于大众旅游市场的兴起。