Collins illustrated guide to the Kathmandu valley / by John Sanday

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.