The Rough Guide to Nepal is the most passionate & knowledgeable guide to this inspiring country Discover Nepal's highlights with stunning photography itineraries & colour-coded maps plus detailed up-to-date descriptions of the country's best restaurants lodges shops & hotels for all budgets There's solid practical advice on what to see & do from rooftop bars in Kathmandu to meditation retreats in Boudha & from riverside adventure resorts on the Bhote Koshi to tiger-spotting safaris in Chitwan & Bardia national parks All the finest Himalayan treks are covered in detail from the Annapurna Sanctuary & Everest Base Camp treks to the less-trodden trails of the Upper Mustang Dedicated chapters are devoted to mountain biking & whitewater rafting & there is unrivalled detail on Buddhism Hinduism & the many ethnic groups that make Nepal a unique destination