Nepal Book List

Bezruchka, Stephan Trekking in Nepal, a traveler's guide 7th ed.

(1997, The Mountaineers. Seattle, WA)
The book on Nepal. Although technically a guide book, the extensive way he treats Nepal culture, history and language, makes this a must have book.

Burbank, Jon, Culture shock! Nepal: a guide to customs and etiquette

(1992, Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co. Portland, OR)

La Bes, Tom, The insider's guide to Nepal

(2000, Langenscheidt Publishing Group. Edison, NJ)

Finlay, Hugh, Everist, Richard, Wheeler, Tony, Nepal

(1999, Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Australia)

Raj, Prakash A, Kathmandu and the Kingdom of Nepal

(1985, Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Australia)
This book is out of print.

Armington, Stan Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, 7th ed.

(1997, Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Australia)
Good, concise trekking guide. Probably the best starting point. The detailed itineraries are helpful, but there is no need to follow them. Compact and light enough to carry along

Nakano, Toru, Trekking in Nepal

(1985, Heian International, Inc. Union City, CA)

Reed, David, The rough guide to Nepal

(1999, Rough Guides Limited. London, U.K.)

McGuinness, Jamie, Trekking in the Everest region

(1998, Trailblazer Publications. Surrey, UK)

McGuinness, Jamie, Trekking in Langtang, Helambu and Gosainkund

(1998, Trailblazer Publications. Hindhead, Surrey, UK)

Reynolds, Kev, Manaslu: a trekker's guide

(1998, Book Faith India. Delhi, India)
This book is distributed by Pilgrims Book House, Kathmandu, Nepal. (www.pilgrimsbooks.com)

Thomas, Bryn, Trekking in the Annapurna region

(1996, Trailblazer Publications. Hindhead, Surrey, UK)

Reynolds, Kev, Annapurna: a trekker's guide

(1996, Cicerone Press. Milnthorpe, Cumbria, UK)

O'Connor, Bill, The Trekking Peaks of Nepal

(1989, The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA)
This is currently the only book available on trekking peaks. Good information, albeit a little dated.

Robinson, Kim Stanley, Escape from Kathmandu

(1989, HarperCollins, London, UK)
A hilarious set of stories about two young men in Nepal.

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