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Nepal Home Page
Wow! There are unlimited uses for the comprehensive Nepal Home Page. Apply for a mountaineering permit, get a list of trekking and travel agencies, and peruse the great "Places to See." It'll have you trekking to Tansen in no time.
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A Window into Nepal
Here's an elegant guide by Peace Corps alums. Beautiful photos and insightful description put two years of experience to good use. Get in-depth trekking tips as well as comprehensive cultural info, and learn how to make paper the Nepalese way.
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Lonely Planet Nepal
Grab your hiking boots and explore this Lonely Planet guide to Nepal. You get Off the Beaten track suggestions, a Kathmandu guide, photos, and even WWW links. And, of course, you can buy the book.
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Travel Nepal
Looking for Buddha's birthplace? Find it here. Navigation's a bit awkward, but this extensive Nepal guide's got the goods. Features include mountaineering and rafting overviews with numbers for operators, practical tips, links, and events info.
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Visit Nepal
The Nepal Ministry of Tourism doesn't offer much on this site, besides the Travel Manual. There, find photos and descriptions of places and activities of interest in the scenic country. Don't miss the festivals listing, but beware of out-of date info.
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Country and Travel Information Nepal
This multi-dimensional Asia Travel site offers extensive details on visiting Nepal, including trekking permit info and a number of ad-driven tourist links. Check out "Pokhara & the Western Region" for attractions.
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Nepal Consular Information Sheet
Be smart: check out this official US State Department info sheet on Nepal. You'll get the scoop on getting a visa, crime warnings, medical updates, and other essential facts.
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