Lonely Planet Nepal

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Nepal.

Discover Nepal's most popular experiences and best kept secrets—from strolling through Kathmandu's lanes to visit bustling markets and backstreet temples, to searching for wild elephants and rhinos in Shuklaphanta National Park, and wandering emerald-green tea estates in the remote far east.

This classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an all-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Nepal effortlessly. Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions. You'll find expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more, plus vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Nepal.

Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Hanuman Dhoka to Durbar Square, and access an essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel. Connect with Nepali culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions, with coverage of Kathmandu, the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, the Terai & Mahabharat Range, and trekking routes throughout this extraordinary country.