Trekking in the Nepal Himalaia - 10ed - Anglais
Bradley Mayhew
Language: English
Pages: 376
ISBN: 174179272X
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
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Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Tour through the hidden backstreet courtyards and temples of Kathmandu, explore the base of the world's highest mountain and learn everything you need to know to trek through this incredible region; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Nepal Himalaya and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - customs, history, environment
- Over 60 maps
- Covers Kathmandu, Everest Region, Annapurna Region, Langtang, Helambu, Eastern Nepal, Western Nepal and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya offers a comprehensive look at all you need to know to have a safe and rewarding trek.
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www.tigermountainpokhara.com; cottages per person US$250; aiWs), set on a lofty ridge 10km east of town. Little Tibetan Guest HouseGUESTHOUSE ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; %061-461898; littletibgh@yahoo.com; s/d from US$9/18; W) This Tibetan-run lodge east of Camping (Hallan) Chowk is rightly popular for its calm and relaxed atmosphere. Rooms are elegantly decorated with Tibetan wall hangings and bedspreads. Balconies overlook a serene garden and while there’s no restaurant, bed and breakfast packages
to Kanchenjunga South. 6 Linking the Kanchenjunga North trail with Kanchenjunga South trail by huffing and puffing over the spectacular Mirgin La or Lapsang La passes. 8Planning Maps The trail from Lukla to Tumlingtar is covered in limited detail on Shangri-La Maps’ 1:225,000 Kangchenjunga Makalu. The first and last stages of the route are better covered by Nepa Maps’ 1:100,000 Jiri to Everest and 1:80,000 Makalu Base Camp, which also covers the trails to Makalu. The Himalayan Map House
stocks a few supplies. Climb up to the chorten on the ridge to the south for views over the village. Day 5: Do Tarap Tarap is worth exploring, so don’t hurry through this region. You could easily fill a day in Do Tarap, visiting the surrounding monasteries, exploring the village or even bagging the peak to the south of the village. The name Tarap refers to the entire region. The correct name of this village is Do, meaning ‘lower end of the valley’ in Tibetan, but most local people refer
People of the Middle Hills The Middle Hills of Nepal are the best places to witness village life at its most traditional. In the east are the Kirati, who are divided into the Rai and Limbu groups. The Newari people dominate the central hills around the Kathmandu Valley, while the Magars and Gurungs inhabit the hills of the Kali Gandaki northwest of Pokhara. Moving west, the Bahun and Chhetri are the dominant groups, although the lines between castes have become blurred over time. VISITING
Top Experiences Phoksumdo Lake via Do Tarap This camping trek (Click here) in Nepal’s wild west involves ascending the barren Tarap gorge to the Trans-Himalayan villages, Tibetan monasteries and unique chortens (stupas) of Do Tarap village. From here it’s a simply mind-blowing three days of achingly beautiful wilderness, before reaching the shores of Phoksumdo Lake, Nepal’s most beautiful lake. Dotted with Bön monasteries, it’s one of Nepal’s hidden gems. Better still, avoid the domestic