Collins illustrated guide to the Kathmandu valley /
Sanday, John
Collins illustrated guide to the Kathmandu valley / by John Sanday - London : William Collins Sons, 1989. - 200 p. : ill. (some color), maps
Contents : Introduction -- Facts for the traveller -- Physical environment -- History of the valley -- Building styles -- Kathmandu -- Patan -- Bhaktapur-- Other sights around the Kathmandu valley -- Beyond the Kathmandu valley --Craft and artifacts -- Festivals -- Practical information --Useful addresses-- Special topics- Popular gods in the Hindu Pantheon -- The Rana palace-- The Mahabharata -- The craft of repouse work -- The Ramayana.
This is a guide to the Kathmandu Valley, where despite modern encroachment the valley retains a lush agricultural landscape that surrounds densely packed villages and towns. It focuses on the art and architecture, people, festivals, flora and fauna.
9780002152150
AR
Nepal Kathmandu region
Traveller's guide book--Kathmandu Valley--Nepal
Kathmandu Valley (Nepal) --Guidebooks
915.496 / SAN-C
Collins illustrated guide to the Kathmandu valley / by John Sanday - London : William Collins Sons, 1989. - 200 p. : ill. (some color), maps
Contents : Introduction -- Facts for the traveller -- Physical environment -- History of the valley -- Building styles -- Kathmandu -- Patan -- Bhaktapur-- Other sights around the Kathmandu valley -- Beyond the Kathmandu valley --Craft and artifacts -- Festivals -- Practical information --Useful addresses-- Special topics- Popular gods in the Hindu Pantheon -- The Rana palace-- The Mahabharata -- The craft of repouse work -- The Ramayana.
This is a guide to the Kathmandu Valley, where despite modern encroachment the valley retains a lush agricultural landscape that surrounds densely packed villages and towns. It focuses on the art and architecture, people, festivals, flora and fauna.
9780002152150
AR
Nepal Kathmandu region
Traveller's guide book--Kathmandu Valley--Nepal
Kathmandu Valley (Nepal) --Guidebooks
915.496 / SAN-C