Kathmandu: Bikes and Hikes Insight Pocket Guide (Insight Pocket Guide)
Kathmandu Valley's diverse terrain and wealth of cultural sites are best explored on foot or mountain bike. Part of the "Insight Pocket Guides" series, this 100-page guide reveals country walks and off-road rides, and leads readers through medieval temple and historical palace complexes. It is lavishly illustrated with dozens of full-colour photos, and with text cross-referenced with detailed maps. James Giambrone shares his unique approach and experience of the Kathmandu Valley, and takes reade...
It is the first genuine attempt to thread the World Heritage Sites in India, selected by UNESCO, as a tourist circuit. Over 200 photographs and easy-to-follow site maps make this illustrated exploration of India's living past a visual delight. Outlook notes, 'This is a travel guide with a difference - it takes you on a unique tour of the World Heritage sites scattered all over India', while The Indian Express calls it 'an excellently produced pocket book on masterpieces of human creativity and a...
This "Berlitz Pocket Guide" provides all the information you need to enjoy the colourful country of Rajasthan. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The most popular attractions are highlighted and include the capital city of Jaipur, Jodhpur's medieval city and the sacred Mount Abu. Rajasthan hosts a variety of traditional festivals throughout the year and the useful calendar wi...
Description of the Kathmandu valley.
"Insight Guides" provide the complete picture through expert and informative text and remarkable photography. Each book is an inspiring background read, serving as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion. They can also be kept as a superb, visual souvenir of a visit. Expert local writers bring to life a destination's history, culture, arts and people. The guides contain detailed, cross-reference maps which means that areas and sites mentioned can be quickly pin pointed. They also incorporate all th...
Bangladesh (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) (Lonely Planet Country Guides)
by Alex Newton, Betsy Wagenhauser, and Richard Plunkett
This is the only English-language guide to Bangladesh. It contains reliable information on how to travel around this great budget destination, advice on negotiating the vast network of waterways, two wheeled sightseeing in the bicycle-friendly country, and tips on the best places to stay and eat.
This travel guide includes a section detailing India's history, 12 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture - ranging from India's myriad peoples to Bollywood and music and dance, a state-by-state visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Hundreds of photographs and 16 maps are included.
Lonely Planet Sinhala (Sri Lanka) Phrasebook & Dictionary (Phrasebook)
by Swarna Pragnaratne
Lonely Planet Sinhala Phrasebook & Dictionary is your passport to the most relevant Sinhalese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask for in-the-know recommendations of cosy tucked-away beaches, bargain at a vegetable market, and mingle at a local cricket match -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Tr...
