Nepal Guidebook

THE COMPLETE NEPAL GUIDEBOOK (2026 Edition)

The most comprehensive guidebook to Nepal in the world today. Spanning over 639 pages with 984+ photographs and 132 maps, this is the definitive resource for independent travelers. Updated for January 2026, it includes the most current information on mandatory guide rules, trekking permits, and transport changes.

What is Inside this 639-Page Edition:

Kathmandu Valley

• Kathmandu City: In-depth coverage of Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Chabhail, Pashupatinath, East of the city, and the Old City.
• Heritage Locations: Bhaktapur, Patan, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Thimi, Balkumari, Kirtipur, and Panauti.

Central & West Nepal

• Historical Towns: Gorkha, Nuwakot, Bandipur, and Riepe Village.
• Pokhara: Detailed guides to Lakeside, Damside, the New City, Happy Village, and Rupa & Begnas Lakes.

Wildlife & Terai

• Chitwan: Jungle safaris, trekking, elephant bathing, and cultural tours.
• Bardia: Specialist tiger and rhino spotting, jungle treks, jeep safaris, and river fishing.
• Lumbini: Maya Devi Temple, the Sacred Garden, and the Eastern, Western, and Northern Monastic Zones.

East Nepal

• Regional Exploration: Ilam, Janakpur, Itahari, Dharan, Sindhuli Gadi, and Haleshi Mahadev.

Trekking in Nepal

• Major Routes: Everest Base Camp (plus Gokyo), Annapurna Circuit (plus Tilicho Lake), and Annapurna Base Camp.
• Short Treks: Ghorepani Poon Hill, Mardi Himal, Panchase, Dhampus, and Shivapuri.

Essential 2026 Updates:

• Mandatory Guide Rule: The latest requirements on where and when a guide is required for trekking.
• Fees & Permits: Updated 2026 national park entry fees, trekking permits, and entrance prices for all sights.
• Logistics: Current tourist bus station locations in Kathmandu and updated flight information for new airports.
• Reviews: Freshly updated hotel and restaurant listings for all budgets.

Technical Specifications

• Format: Digital PDF (Instant Download).
• Compatibility: Optimized for iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Ebook readers, and all Android devices.
• Offline Use: No internet connection is needed to use this book once downloaded.
• Print-Ready: High-quality maps and text suitable for printing.

Get the only guidebook in the world with total January 2026 accuracy.