This guide to Sri Lanka provides practical information on most aspects of travel, including health and safety advice, information on local cuisine, advice on customs and etiquette, historical and cultural information, and maps.
In celebration of the 2016 US National Parks Service centennial, this new full-colour guide covers all 59 of the USA's designated national parks, as well as a selection of other areas managed and protected within the national park system
From geysers to grizzlies, bison to bald eagles, this guide introduces experts and novices alike to the wild and woolly wonders of both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, plus nearby attractions. Family-friendly travel tips are included, as well as outdoor activities for all skill levels
Kde jinde můžete týdny putovat pod majestátními horskými štíty s uklidňujícím vědomím, že na konci každého dne na vás čeká teplé jídlo? Vítejte v Nepálu!
Provides information about the history, geography, people, culture, and climate of Bhutan, and includes advice on transporation, accommodations, shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
Colour section details life on the trait, from teahouses to prayer wheels. Everything you need to know to get prepared. Comprehensive listings of teahouses, lodges and camp sites along the way. Lonely Planet knows the Nepal Himalaya. Enjoy the high passes, breathtaking landscapes and exhilarations of trekking in Nepal with Lonely Planet. Whether you want to make a tilt at Everest Base Camp, reach remote Tibetan villages or circuit sacred lakes, this guide lets you light out for the roof of the world.
From the blue-tiled splendor of Tamerlane's Samarkand to the holy city of Bukhara, and beyond to the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva, Uzbekistan lays claim to a breathtaking architectural legacy. Bound by sand and snow, fed by meltwater from the Roof of t
Nobody knows Jordan like Lonely Planet. Our 7th edition will help you discover the magic of this ancient land - whether it be basking in the sun-drenched glory of Petra, exploring the desert citadels, getting off the beaten track on a camel safari or simply sipping a bittersweet cardamom-flavored coffee. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practial and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Extended coverage of Petra and Wadi Rum Full-color Outdoor guide covering hiking, camel trekking, cycling and more Unique Green Index highlights the best eco-tourism options
A guide to one of the world's premier adventure travel and trekking destination - Nepal. This work contains an Outdoor Activities chapter and coverage of 'adventure' options throughout the regional chapters.
From Tibetan turquoise lakes to sublime karst landscapes, the south-west is China's most colourful and traveller-friendly region. This definitive guide will lead you off the beaten track and into the heart of ancient cultures.
Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.-- the only comprehensive guide to the country-- fascinating historical, cultural and political background-- special sections on gers and the nadaam festival-- how to get around by horse, jeep, minivan, public transport and mountain bike-- great accommodation options like ger camps, homestays and a spate of new backpacker
This guide to Shanghai lists the newest, best restaurants, clubs, and shops, hand-picked by Shanghai resident, Damian Harper. It also features Eating listings and a mouth-watering food chapter. Chinese script accompanies all city maps.
From Dharamsala to Darjeeling and beyond, this guide covers every inch of the western and eastern Indian Himalaya, including the remote Tibetan Buddhist monasteries of the high Himalaya and the decrepit grandeur of the hill stations of the British Raj.
Comprehensive advice on transport options, border crossings and how to get visas is given in this title as well as new in-depth coverage of eco-tourism and community-based tourism options. Additionally, this guide offers historical and practical information on the Silk Road, one of the world's great adventure trips
Bhuddism influences everything in Tibet: art, music, culture and architecture. The most ancient monastery is the Samye. This guide includes: key transportation facts, such as overland routes through China and Nepal; valuable trekking information; and extensive background on history and culture.
Notes on cycling the region, multi-day excursions off and around the Karakoram Highway, and updated regional histories are all included in this third edition. Sections on geology, flora and fauna, and cultural considerations are also expanded.
Includes listings of all the best places to stay, from campsites to restore mansions, and tips on how to get to Pakistan from China, Iran, or India. of color photos. 88 maps.