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  Nepal by Insight Guides

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  Always best used as a sightseeing companion or background reading material, the Insight guides are less useful for logistical information or finding accommodation. Focuses on cultural sights, activities and Kathmandu, accompanied by full-page colour photographs. We do recommend, however, that you buy a more specific guidebook for trekking.

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  Trekking in the Everest Region by Trailblazer

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  As well as the most comprehensive information on trekking, with 27 detailed route maps, this compact yet comprehensive guide also includes a section on Nepal and Kathmandu with maps, accommodation listings and historical and cultural information.

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  Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya by Lonely Planet

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  This decent guide covers eastern and western Nepal, Kathmandu, the Everest and Annapurna regions, and Langtang and Helambu. Also includes a section on Himalayan wildlife, 22 contour maps and detailed notes on treks including less visited alternative routes. Less reliable and detailed, however, than the Trailblazer series.

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  Birds of Bhutan by Helm

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  Concise text accompanying 70 colour plates, this book is the first detailed field guide to Bhutan.

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  Bhutan by Footprint

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  A hardback guide designed for the independent traveller, thoroughly researched and filled with detailed information.

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  Bhutan by Odyssey

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  An essential guide to the country, its customs, history and sights. The resident author explains the minutiae of local travel and the required visas.

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  Bhutan: A Trekker's Guide by Cicerone

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  Essential guide for anyone planning to trek in the country, the author spent four years living in Bhutan so the guide is reliable and informative with excellent maps and illustrations.

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  Bhutan by Lonely Planet

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  One of the few good, practical guides available with detailed information on itineraries and trekking.

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  Trekking in the Indian Himalaya by Lonely Planet

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  A basic walking guide to the Ladakh, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and East Himalaya regions.

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  Shangri-La by Bradt

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  A guide to the mythical Shangri-La, this typically useful guide from Bradt focuses on the hikes, monasteries, history and landscape of the magnificent Himalayas.

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  Trekking in the Himalayas by White Star Guides

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  A somewhat unwieldy guide due to its large format, this is probably the best guide to 15 major treks through the Himalayas with easy-to-read maps, accompanying text and wonderful photographs.

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  Tibet by Lonely Planet

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  An easy-to-read practical guide to Tibet with good detail on travelling logistics and accommodation. Includes a chapter on trekking with route maps.

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  South Korea by Insight

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  Fully illustrated with colour photographs, this guide is a good sightseer's companion with strong cultural and historical information. Frustratingly, the listings for hotels and restaurants are limited so it may be a good idea to take along a more practical guide for those.

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  Korea by Rough Guide

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  Most detailed guide to both North and South Korea and yet selective in its recommendations. Strong on practical information as well as cultural and historical background.

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  Seoul by Wallpaper

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  Another beautifully-designed offering from Wallpaper magazine with their pick of the chicest hotels, trendiest bars, clubs and restaurants, and most glamorous shops.

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  Seoul by Luxe

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  A neat, fold-out list of the most luxurious hotels, bars, restaurants and shops to be found in South Korea's capital city.

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  Seoul by Lonely Planet

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  One of the only detailed guides on Seoul, this is good for hotel listings and practical advice with excellent maps. It is not, however, more extensive than the section found in the Lonely Planet's guide to Korea.

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  North Korea by Bradt

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  The best guide to North Korea, it includes useful practical information about getting around and in-depth cultural and historical background.

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  Japan by Michelin Green Guide

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  A slim, selective guide for the mid-range, independent traveller. Particularly good on suggested walking and driving tours.

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  Japan by Fodor

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  An up-to-date comprehensive guide featuring a good range of accommodation and a selection of photographs. The writing is thoughtful and engaging. Basic city maps throughout.

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  Japan by Eyewitness

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  A recently-updated, photographic guide from Dorling Kindersley. Wonderful colour photographs, bird's eye graphics and good cultural and historical information make this the perfect sightseer's companion.

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  Japan by Rough Guide

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  A good practical guide for the traveller on a budget with well-written historical and cultural information.

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  Japan Customs & Etiquette by Culture Smart

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  This highly useful little book covers a range of topics to help visitors negotiate the complex codes of Japanese society.

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  Hokkaido Highway Blues by Will Ferguson

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  A brilliant, entertaining road-trip. Ferguson follows Japan's cherry blossom north, writing of his encounters along the way with great insight and wit.

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  Japan by Rail by Trailblazer Guides

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  A vital guidebook for anyone exploring Japan by train, with excellent advice on how to get the best out of its world-class rail system. Includes useful city guides with hotel and restaurant recommendations too.