<p><i>#1 best-selling guide to </i><i>Nepal*</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Nepal</i></b> is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak in the hustle-and-bustle of Kathmandu's Durbar Square, trek to the base of the world's highest mountain, or raft the rapids of the Bhote Kosi; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Nepal and begin your journey now!</p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet Nepal</i> Travel Guide:</b> </p><ul><li><b>Colour </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, religion, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues.</li><li><b>Over</b> <b>11 colour maps</b> </li><li><b>Covers</b> Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley &amp; Around, Pokhara, The Terai &amp; Mahabharat Range, and trekking, biking, rafting and kayaking routes and more</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet Nepal</i></b><b>,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Nepal, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.</p><ul><li>Looking for more extensive trekking coverage? Check out <b><i>Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya</i></b>for all you need to know to have a safe and rewarding trek. </li><li>Looking for a guide focused on other countries in the region? Check out our <b><i>Lonely Planet Bhutan</i></b> guide, <b><i>India</i></b> guide, and <b><i>Tibet</i></b> guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer; or<b><i>Discover India,</i></b> a photo-rich guide to India's most popular attractions.</li></ul><p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Bradley Mayhew, Lindsay Brown and Stuart Butler.</p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p><p><i>*Best-selling guide to Nepal. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA</i></p>