Moon Handbooks Nepal - Softcover

Moran, Kerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566914175 ISBN 13: 9781566914178

Publisher: Moon Travel, 2004

Synopsis

For travelers seeking transcendent landscape, rich culture, or a journey to enlightenment, Moon Handbooks Nepal reveals the heart of the secluded Himalayan kingdom, unveiling the many treasures of a land as rich in humanity as it is in natural beauty. Author Kerry Moran provides insight into Nepali culture and life along with fresh coverage of sights and attractions, dining and accommodation options, outdoor adventures that include elephant safaris in the Terai and rafting on the Trisuli, and advice on shopping Kathmandu's bazaars and markets, exploring the Valley's sacred shrines and pleasure gardens, and excursions to undiscovered places. This award-winning guide also devotes an extensive chapter to trekking in the Himalayas, with information on all major trails, newly discovered routes, excellent maps, and tips on planning a trek and finding a guide. Well-written and exceptionally informative, Moon Handbooks Nepal is the ultimate resource for an enriching travel experience to this extraordinary destination.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Closed to outsiders until 1951, Nepal's exotic reputation comes from its incomparable blend of high mountains and rich culture. Lush jungles, broad valleys, and rolling hills are crowned by the frozen peaks of the central Himalaya, including eight of the ten highest mountains on earth. Whether you're planning a week in Kathmandu or months out on the trail, Nepal Handbook will take you into the heart of this Himalayan jewel. Plan a day-trip or mountain trek north and meet the people of the Hills-artisans, sadhus, Gurkhas, Sherpas, and dozens of other ethnic groups, each with its own language, customs, and beliefs. Nepal Handbook unveils the rich and ancient civilization of the Kathmandu Valley, and lovingly explores lesser-known destinations like Swayambunath, Patan, and Bhaktapur.

Longtime Nepal resident Kerry Moran offers an appreciative and literate portrait of Nepal's kaleidoscopic personality, including:
*A detailed trekking guide for both novices and seasoned trekkers, plus useful information on mountain biking, river-rafting, elephant safaris, and pony treks.
*One-page mini-guides to Nepal's art treasures and crafts, with tips on selection and bargaining.
*Money-saving recommendations for accommodations and dining: the best trailside lodges, a survey of Kathmandu's surprisingly reasonable luxury hotels, plus practical help with visas, transportation, packing, and getting around.
*A savvy and thought-provoking introduction to Nepal's fascinating culture, geography, history, and social structure, with a wealth of entertaining details that make for great armchair reading as well. *Over 40 detailed maps of Nepal's diverse regions, including hiking trails, air routes, and out-of-the-way villages.
*A carefully selected Nepali glossary, with useful phrases and tips for picking up the language.

About the Author

Kerry Moran received a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1981. Following a year in Paris and a stint as a newspaper editor in Northern California, she moved to Guangzhou, China in 1984 to teach English at Zhongshan University. The following year she traveled overland through Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal, where she lived for thirteen years, working as a freelance writer and editor. Her articles have appeared in The Asian Wall Street Journal and a number of in-flight and travel magazines. Her Nepal Handbook (Moon Publications, 1991) won the 1991 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award for Best Guidebook from the Society of American Travel Writers. Other books by Kerry Moran are Kailas: On Pilgrimage to the Sacred Mountain of Tibet (Thames and Hudson, 1989), Introduction to Nepal (Odyssey Publications, 1994), Hong Kong Handbook (Moon Publications, 1995), and The Kathmandu Valley (Shambhala, 1998).

About this edition

• Publisher: Moon Travel
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1566914175
• ISBN 13: 9781566914178
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 508