Shangri-la exists. Trek to the top of the world, or share a smile with a Buddhist monk; raft down a mountain gorge, or glimpse a living Hindu goddess - in Nepal adventure and culture go hand in hand. With this definitive guide, you'll tread lightly through the best of the Himalaya.

　　Discover the unforgettable Himalaya, wander through ancient temples and visit the Buddha's peaceful birthplace. This best-selling guide offers you experiences as diverse as Nepal's geography - the sky's the limit!

　　- 55 detailed maps including colour country map

　　- Illustrated guide to the Gods of Nepal

　　- Walking tours of historic Kathmandu and Bhaktapur

　　- Trekking, rafting and mountain biking chapters

　　- Indispensable language chapter and glossary of useful words

　　"For reliable and auhtoritative travel information reach for your lonely planet guide" - The Times

　　"As usual the guidebook standard is set by Lonely Planet" - Outside

被稱為業界傳奇LoneIy Planet齣版公司的創始人托尼．惠勒和莫琳· 惠勒已經齣版瞭很多的旅行指南，這些指南覆蓋瞭這個星球的每一個國傢。

Lonely Planet創立於1973年，當時惠勒夫婦自己動手齣版瞭一本非常獨特的旅遊指南：《便宜走亞洲》。之後他們又齣版瞭《鞋帶上的東南亞》，這本書很快被人們稱為背包客的“聖經”。當時他們勇敢地踏入瞭彆的旅遊齣版商未曾涉足的市場，他們專為一個新興的自助旅行人群服務，而這些人群的齣現要遠遠早於大眾旅遊市場的興起。