Nepal trekking and the Great Himalaya Trail, a route & planning guide, Robin Boustead
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Nepal trekking and the Great Himalaya Trail, a route & planning guide, Robin Boustead
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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index present
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non fiction
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Nepal trekking and the Great Himalaya Trail
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Robin Boustead
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a route & planning guide
Summary
Route and planning guide for anyone organising a trekking holiday in Nepal. It includes the most popular routes as well as the newest trekking areas plus the most extreme route of all, the 160-day Great Himalaya Trail. There are route guides to the following regions: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Rolwaling, Solu-Khumbu (Everest Region), Helambu & Langtang, Ganesh & Manaslu, Annapurna, Naar & Phu, Mustang, Dolpo, The Far West. Choosing a trek - independent tea-house trekking or guided treks arranged through trekking agencies; choosing a guide and crew; when to go; trekking grades and duration Practical information - visas, permits, fees and equipment, planning your trip and getting to Nepal Nepal background - people, religions, festivals and etiquette Kathmandu & Pokhara city guides - hotels, restaurants, what to see Green hiking - responsible tourism and how to minimise your impact on a fragile region Health and safety - how to stay healthy on your trek and avoid altitude sickness Colour mapping - showing the main trekking routes in Nepal. More colour - extra colour sections plus 16pp colour introduction and 10pp colour mapping
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general
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