Lonely Planet's Nepal is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the temples of Kathmandu, search for tigers in Chitwan National Park, and trek in the shadow of some of the highest mountains; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Nepal Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Kathmandu, Around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and Around, The Terai and Mahabharat RangeAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

One of Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 Sports Books of All Time: A gripping firsthand account of one of the most daring climbing expeditions in history. #1 New York Times Bestseller Annapurna I is the name given to the 8,100-meter mountain that ranks among the most forbidding in the Himalayan chain. Dangerous not just for its extreme height but for a long and treacherous approach, its summit proved unreachable until 1950, when a group of French mountaineers made a mad dash for its peak. They became the first men to accomplish the feat, doing so without oxygen tanks or any of the modern equipment that contemporary climbers use. The adventure nearly cost them their lives. Maurice Herzog dictated this firsthand account of the remarkable trek from a hospital bed as he recovered from injuries sustained during the climb. An instant bestseller, it remains one of the most famous mountaineering books of all time, and an enduring testament to the power of the human spirit.   Read more

The world’s highest mountain can bring out the best in people – and the worst. We usually only read about the bravery, courage and sacrifice of mountaineers who risk life and limb to achieve excellence - but there are others - the charlatans, conmen and bullies who sacrifice others to reach the top.Everest ’96 forensically examines the impact of a killer storm which swept over the Himalayas, scattering bodies in its wake on the deadliest night in Everest climbing history.Even before the storm hit, a South African expedition, supported by Nelson Mandela, disintegrated as a web of deceit and deception spun by its narcissistic leader unravelled even as the team trekked to Everest Base Camp.Ken Vernon was the journalist assigned to cover the SA expedition and in Everest ’96 he dissects an expedition that became a laughing-stock; peels back the layers of deception of the most reviled climber in Everest lore; and delves deeply into the dynamics that have made climbing Everest a tick-box adventure. Read more

Far from the Road: A Community Health Project in the Himalayas tells the adventures of three young Americans and a Canadian working with Nepali villagers and Tibetan refugees to establish an innovative community health project in a remote mountain valley in the Nepal Himalayas from 1974 to 1976. Dhorpatan was a week's walk from the nearest road. The authors trace how their individual life journeys and the kaleidoscope of historical, cultural and political forces colliding in the 1960's and 1970's led them to Dhorpatan. They describe how they, and the community were ultimately affected by distant forces - warming relations between Nepal and China, shifting CIA support for Tibetan resistance fighters, and political changes in Nepal. This is their story as they learned, laughed and shared pains and sorrows with people who would deeply affect who the authors are today. Read more

Wanderlust Himalaya explores one of the most appealing regions to hikers around the globe. First-hand tips, informative maps, and an array of spectacular photography for trails in Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet (China), and Bhutan provide orientation in an area that would allow lifetime wandering. Expect to be guided through breathtaking nature, diverse cultures, and hikes on different skill levels arranged in an attractive mix of one-day, multi-day, or long-distance trails. Our new release in the Wanderlust series lifts you to the top of the mountains. Read more

With extensive sections to help choose a trekking region, this is a 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 WestChoosing a trek – independent tea-house trekking or guided treks arranged through trekking agencies; choosing a guide and crew; when to go; trekking grades and durationPractical information – visas, permits, fees and equipment, planning your trip and getting to NepalNepal 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 Read more

As they drove through the hot flat Iraqi desert, Patricia looked over at her husband. He was guzzling water; sweat was running down his neck; the outside temperature was way over 100; and their 1963 VW camper van had no air conditioning. “Yikes,” she thought. “This is not how I pictured our honeymoon.” It was August of 1966. They had gone to Europe the previous summer after their wedding, and that trip had stretched into a two-year adventure that took them around the world on a bare-bones budget.In those days with no mobile phones, no Internet, and limited maps, they were out of contact with family for months at a time while dodging a cholera epidemic in Iraq, staying in a palace in Pakistan, meeting with a maharaja in India, and floating on a barge down the Mekong River in Laos. The journey had become a way of life as they found themselves drawn into a culture of international overland travelers while exploring a world that was large, varied, and filled with people who were curious, welcoming, and generous. Read more

Lonely Planet's Nepal is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the temples of Kathmandu, search for tigers in Chitwan National Park, and trek in the shadow of some of the highest mountains; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Nepal Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Kathmandu, Around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and Around, The Terai and Mahabharat RangeAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'  Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

"Not only did Hornbein play a crucial role in one of the most extraordinary accomplishments in the history of mountaineering, his account of the feat is one of the finest things ever written about this peculiar, hazardous, and uncommonly engaging pursuit." —Jon Krakauer * Special anniversary edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest via the West Ridge * The West Ridge remains the least attempted and most deadly of recognized routes on Everest * In 2012 major media covered two failed expeditions on the West Ridge; both teams are planning to try again in 2013 In 1963, Jim Whittaker became the first American to summit Everest via the South Col route. Roughly two weeks after Whittaker's achievement, Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld, fellow American mountaineers on the same expedition, became the first climbers ever to summit the world's highest peak via the dangerous and forbidding West Ridge—a route on which only a handful of climbers have since succeeded. This special 50th anniversary edition reintroduces the adventure in a larger format with full-color photographs by members of the expedition, including leader Norman G. Dyhrenfurth and team doctor Jim Lester. In addition to a new foreword by Jon Krakauer, this volume also features a new preface by Hornbein along with a series of prefaces he wrote for earlier editions, including the original from 1965, and a map by Dee Molenaar. Updated bios of all the American Mount Everest Expedition team members, written by climber Broughton Coburn, are now accompanied by contemporary portraits from the expedition. Read more

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Top 100 Sports Books of All Time, Sports Illustrated“Those who have never seen the Himalayas, those who never care to risk an assault, will know when they finish this book that they have been a companion of greatness.”―New York Times Book ReviewIn 1950, when no mountain taller than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed, Maurice Herzog led an expedition of French climbers to the summit of an 8,075-meter (26,493-foot) Himalayan peak called Annapurna. But unlike other climbs, the routes up Annapurna had never been charted. Herzog and his team had to locate the mountain using crude maps, pick out a single untried route, and go for the summit. Annapurna is the unforgettable account of this heroic climb and of its harrowing aftermath, including a nightmare descent of frostbite, snow blindness, and near death. Herzog's masterful narrative is one of the great mountain-adventure stories of all time. This new edition―due for publication shortly before the sixtieth anniversary of the Annapurna ascent on June 3, 2010―will feature a new foreword by Conrad Anker. Read more

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapThe National Geographic Adventure Nepal Map Pack is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to travel to the "Roof of the World". The Map Pack includes five Adventure maps that cover all of Nepal with various levels of detail. The first map in the Map Pack is an overview map of Nepal which covers the entire country. Next, the series includes the trekking areas of Annapurna, Langtang, and Khumbu. Finally, a detailed map of the highest mountain on earth, Mount Everest. Each of the five maps cover these areas in detail with points of interest, intricate road networks, and an index of places to help you find even the smallest town. Each map includes a detailed city map of Kathmandu.The Nepal Map Pack includes:Map 3000 :: NepalMap 3001 :: Everest Base CampMap 3002 :: KhumbuMap 3003 :: AnnapurnaMap 3004 :: LangtangEvery Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25" Read more

Did you know that Nepal is home to eight of the world's fourteen highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth? Its breathtaking landscapes attract adventurers and trekkers from around the globe.If this topic interests you and your little one then get ready for some fun and giggles.It is hard to find the time to teach your child about the world around them. Luckily, in 50 Facts About Nepal, we've made it easy. Our book contains a diverse selection of the most interesting facts about Nepal that will provide your child with hours of bonding and exploring.What you will find in our book:High-quality illustrationsInteresting Facts about NepalThis book also provides travel tips that are useful for your trip, and you will learn all about Nepal.Perfect for homeschooling, language development and for school holidaysSo what are you waiting for? Get your little kid a copy today! Read more

* More than an adventure, this captures Messner's reflections on Tibet and the climbers who have gone before him * Messner ranks among the most accomplished mountaineers in history * This edition brings a mountaineering classic back into print On August 20, 1980, Reinhold Messner, the world-renowned master of alpine-style climbing, became the first person to reach the summit of Everest solo and without supplemental oxygen. A vivid account of Messner's expedition, The Crystal Horizon also reflects on how he explored his innermost thoughts while facing the most extreme physical challenge he had ever encountered. The furthest point for mind and body he calls his crystal horizon. Inspired by the legendary mountaineers George Mallory and Maurice Wilson, Messner embarked on a year-long journey through Tibet to the glittering light and rarified air at the roof of the world. More than an adventure story, this is Messner's profound reflection on his emotional reactions to Tibet, the challenges he faced, and the explorations of selfñinspired by this amazing journey. Read more

The Best Nepal Trekking Guidebook for 2024 - in full color Discover Nepal's most breathtaking treks with this comprehensive and up-to-date guidebook, crafted by an expert trekker with over 14+ years of experience.This ultimate guide features detailed insights into 29 of Nepal's premier treks, including the iconic Everest Base Camp, the serene Gokyo Ri, the challenging Three Passes, and the hidden gems of Manaslu and Tsum Valley, among others. Each trek is brought to life with daily narratives, vivid photographs, and exclusive color maps, providing an unrivaled, step-by-step journey through the heart of the Himalayas.Discover the Undiscovered: Step off the beaten path to uncover Nepal's secluded treasures. Daily dispatches and vibrant imagery offer a glimpse into what lies ahead, ensuring you experience every awe-inspiring vista and cultural nuance.Simplified Planning, Enhanced Adventure: Leave the complexities to us. Get insider tips on managing costs, selecting the right gear and guides, and navigating the trekking landscape of Nepal without the common pitfalls.Stay Ahead with 2024 Updates: Fully revised for 2024, this guide includes critical updates on mandatory guide requirements, GPS-tracked routes, and the latest on trekking permits and fees, giving you the confidence of having the most current information at your fingertips.Comprehensive Prep and Packing Lists: With our exhaustive packing lists and preparation advice, you'll be ready to face the challenges of the Himalayas, ensuring a safe and rewarding trekking experience.Over 430 Captivating Color Photos & 75 Precise Maps: Let the stunning visuals and detailed maps in this guide inspire and guide your journey, offering a sneak peek into the breathtaking landscapes and paths that await.Prepare for an unparalleled adventure through Nepal's majestic terrain. This guidebook is your ticket to a memorable expedition, connecting you with the spirit of the Himalayas and forging lasting memories.Secure your copy now and step into your next great adventure! Read more

The Ultimate Nepal Trekking Guidebook for 2024 - in full color Discover Nepal's most breathtaking treks with this comprehensive and up-to-date guidebook, crafted by an expert trekker with over 14+ years of experience.Explore over 29 of Nepal's finest treks, including Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Ri, Three Passes, Langtang Valley, Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna North Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghorepani Poon Hill, Khopra Danda, Mohare Danda, Muldai, Dhampus, Panchase, Dhaulagiri, Upper Mustang, Nar Pu, Muktinath, and more.Unveiling Hidden Gems: Go beyond the guidebook clichés and discover Nepal's hidden gems, with daily photographs and descriptions of what to expect each day. Unique step-by-step walkthroughs and original color maps will guide you through every step of your trek, ensuring you don't miss a thing.Forget the Hassle, Embrace the Adventure: I've taken the guesswork out of planning your trek. Learn about the real costs of trekking in Nepal, including tips on saving money and avoiding hidden charges. I'll also help you choose the right guide, gear, and agencies, saving you time and stress.2024 Trekking Updates: My guidebook is fully updated for 2024, including the latest information on what treks need a mandatory guide, and which don't, including GPS-tagged trek routes and the latest trekking permit changes and fees. You'll have the most accurate and up-to-date information available, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trek.Your Complete Packing and Preparation Guide: Don't worry about packing the wrong gear or underestimating the challenges of trekking in Nepal. I'll provide you with a comprehensive packing list and preparation guide, ensuring you're fully equipped for your adventure.Over 430 Color Photographs & 75 Detailed Maps: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Nepal with over 430 stunning color photographs and 75 detailed maps. My visuals will transport you to the Himalayas, allowing you to plan your trek with confidence and excitement or find a travel agency to plan it out for you.Embark on an Unforgettable Journey With this comprehensive guidebook in hand, you'll be prepared to embark on an unforgettable trekking adventure in Nepal. Discover the majesty of the Himalayas, connect with the local culture, and create memories that will last a lifetime.Don't miss out on this essential guide to trekking in Nepal. Order your copy today and prepare for an unforgettable adventure! Read more

The Rough Guide to Nepal is the most passionate and knowledgeable guidebook to this inspiring country. It offers an insider's guide to Kathmandu, from its Tantric temples to its lively bar scene. It details all the finest Himalayan treks, with practical, up-to-date and expert advice on when and where to go, and what to take. It covers all the National Parks, offering advice and information on everything from tracking wildlife to hiring elephants. Dedicated chapters are devoted to mountain biking, white water rafting, and other adventure sports, and there is unrivaled detail on Buddhism, Hinduism, and the many ethnic groups that make Nepal a unique destination. For ex-pats and visitors alike, the advice on health and cultural etiquette is second to none.The Rough Guide to Nepal also contains scores of detailed maps that have been checked by hand on the ground, covering everything from Pokhara and the Chitwan National Park to the Everest Base Camp trek. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Nepal. Read more

There is but one aim: the summit, the summit of Mount Everest.What starts with a trouble-free trek into the Nepalese highlands explodes into a gripping tale of hardship, peril, and adversity. Pushed beyond their physical and mental limits, climbers drop by the wayside. Their primal instincts for survival battle with their dogged resolve to drag themselves to the top of the world. But the focus remains: battle to the summit, and if successful, somehow get back down again.White plunges the reader into a land of subzero temperatures, asphyxiating air, and ever increasing danger. Base Camp and the Himalayan world above it come to life in this riveting, true novel. The inner workings of an Everest expedition team and what it takes to climb the world's highest mountain are laid bare. Some return from the death zone injured. Some do not return at all.Success and failure vie for supremacy throughout.This personal, day-by-day chronicle takes the reader along every step of an Everest climb. A must for climbing enthusiasts, lovers of adventure, and extreme sport junkies; the closing chapters will leave you breathless. Read more

This is a travel classic--the story of Patrick Marnham's pilgrimage from Turkey to Nepal in 1968. He traveled over three thousand miles, passing through Ankara to Ararat, Tehran and Mashad, Herat, Kandahar and Kabul, Peshawar, Lahore and Varanasi...before finally reaching Katmandu. His journey is a kaleidoscopic blend of tortuous train journeys and lethal truck drives; wild deserts, mountains and isolated villages. At heart this is the story of a generation that was escaping from the routine of conventional life and of how it found--or lost--its way. It provides an alluring insight into the nature of the *hippie trail* and of those who forged it, before cheap air travel shrank the world. This edition features a new Introduction by [Marnham]. Read more

Bob Evans and Peg McIntosh belong to that group of dreamers inspired by Bobby Kennedy's words, "Some men see things as they are and ask why? I dream of things that never were and ask why not?"Following an early retirement in 1992 they took a step back and asked themselves "what have we always wanted to do, but haven't had the chance to do? We'd each raised a large family, watched them grow, complete their schooling, marry and have families. We had set them free to follow their dreams, and now we found ourselves in our mid-fifties and free to pursue our unrealized dreams. Both of us knew immediately what that dream would include: travel, education, and cultural experiences. Our journey began with a year of service in Elgin Texas, which gave us the courage to apply for our first assignment overseas, which was two-years in Bangladesh Job Creation Program for women. This involved travel, learning another language, living and working in another culture. It was difficult but amazing; at times it was a heart-wrenching experience of personal growth. It was educational, but more than that it was life changing. As predicted, we would cry three times: 1st, on our arrival; 2nd, on seeing the poverty, and 3rd, on leaving Bangladesh. They would be tears of love, sadness, frustration, and joy, but we continued to serve for 3 more years in British Columbia and in Cambodia to support Peace and Justice for minorities and nationals. Read more