Nepal [antikvár]

It is Nepál 's unique landscape, its cultural diversity, but above all its unforgettable people which make it such a fascinating country. It is among the ten poorest nations in the world but the Nepalese enjoy their lives, and nowhere el se will you see so many smiling people as in Nepál. Hinduism and Buddhism are united here in an almost inseparable unit, and provide a unique diversity of festivals and rituals. The púja in a monastery, the little sacrifice on a household altar, the countless thangkas in the souvenir shops of Kathmandu - a trip to Nepál is always a confrontation with its religions. The Nelles Guide Nepál introduces the visitor to the Hindu Kingdom - to both its beauties and its problems - in authoritative articles and essays. It guides you through the cities of the Kathmandu Valley as well as the remote valleys of West or East Nepál, and gives an insight into religious life or ecological problems. The Nelles Guide to Nepál begins with a geographical overview and familiarizes you with its geography. The Legend and Reality of Nepál presents an overview of its history, and in a detailed article the various ethnic groups are described. A special article is devoted to gods and religion, in order to help orient you among the multiplicity of cults and godly figures. In the travel section the royal cities Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur are described in just as fine detail as the Kathmandu Valley itself. In further articles the most important trekking routes and hiking paths are introduced; precise maps of all areas facilitate your orientation. In the information boxes you will find all the essential information and addresses. In the third section of the Nelles Guide Nepál there are features to familiarize you with the specialties of Nepalese cuisine and the education system, an introduction to the traditional health system, or inform you about the most significant festivals and celebrations. Symbols and Gurkhas, monasteries and the eight thousand meter peaks are only a few further themes. Preceding pages: A Newar with his traditional head-covering, the topi. The decorated Ganesh statue at the Hanuman Dokha palace. Left: A pilgrim crosses the Kali Gandaki on the path to Muktinath.