This is one of the most complete studies of Nepal's people, geography and geology. Hagen has travelled extensively throughout Nepal and the book reflects his intimate knowledge of the country. Buy

Labels: Culture, Environment, Nepal

"Out of these pages leaped the Nepal I know - the captivating charm of a people and their culture." - Sir Edmund Hillary. Buy

Labels: Nepal, Travel Guide

This completely updated guide contains trekking information (including advice for those planning to trek with children), extensive background on people and cultures, and pre-trip guidance, including tips on being an ecologically sound traveller. Buy

Labels: Nepal, Travel Guide

In the busy Durbur Square, make a connection with some well-chosen words. Get the low-down on the highlands from your porter as you trek through the mountains. Don't just stand there, say something - take control of your Nepal experience. Buy

Labels: Educational, Nepal

Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Machhapuchhare, Makalu - a roll call of inspiration awaits trekkers in the Nepal Himalaya. Discover its famous peaks and unique culture in this authoritative guide by one of the region's most experiences trekkers. Buy

Labels: Environment, Nepal, Travel Guide

This book covers the history of Nepal from the Medieval/Early Modern period up to the mid-1990s. Louise Brown gives particular emphasis to contemporary Nepal, providing an analysis of the elections of May 1991 and the current political scene. Buy

Labels: History, Nepal, Politics

An often controversial analysis of Nepali society, this work has a very good historical introduction and the author looks particularly critically at the caste system. Buy

Labels: Development, History, Nepal

Stephen Bezruchka's guide to trekking in the Nepal and Everest region offers practical advice from years of personal experience for anyone thinking about a trip to the area. Bezruchka also creates a much needed ecological awareness and offers substantial insight into the culture of Nepal. Buy

Labels: Environment, Nepal, Travel Guide

Nepal forms the very watershed of Asia. Landlocked between India and Tibet, it spans terrain from subtropical jungle to the icy Himalaya, and contains or shares eight of the world's ten highest mountains. Buy

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By the time you read the first of these "Traveler's Tales," you'll be flipping to the back of the book to find out more about how to get to Nepal. The country's beguiling mysteries are revealed by teachers, musicians, photographers, poets, and authors such as Peter Matthiessen and Broughton Coburn. Buy

Labels: Armchair Travel, Nepal, Travel Guide

This guidebook covers cultural information such as history and famous sites, as well as practical information such as trekking and shopping. Buy

Labels: Nepal, Travel Guide

An excellent rundown of Nepal's many festivals, this work includes accounts of the legends and tales behind the festivals as well as a great deal of background information on the Hindu religion. Buy

Labels: Culture, Nepal