Nepal on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map, ideal for locating the country's numerous famous peaks, with topographic & tourist information, & enlargements for Kathmandu, Pokhara, & Chitwan regions, plus Bhaktapur. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The base map has altitude colouring with contours, spot heights & mountain passes. Names of main trekking areas are prominently highlighted in coloured boxes (e.g. Khumbu Himal, Mustang, Dolpa, etc.), as are names of national parks & conservation areas. The same system is used for numeous peaks
- colour coding to indicate famous peaks (Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, etc.), peaks requiring permit & fee payment (Island Peak, Mera, Peak, Naya Kanga, etc.) & permit & royalty free peaks. Classic trekking routes are marked, e.g. Jiri to Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit, etc. The map highlights rafting or kayaking rivers such as Dudh & Tamba Kosi, Kali Gandaki, etc. Areas suitable for mountain biking are also indicated. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Road network
Includes:: local roads, highlights scenic routes & indicates locations of fuel supply stations. Local airfields & helipads are also marked. A wide range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including temples & monasteries of various religions, archaeological sites, viewpoints, Tharu villages, crocodile & elephant breeding centres, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 15