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This classic overland trail -- from the edge of Europe to the heart of Asia -- was made famous by the likes of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo and made infamous by the thousands of backpackers who have followed the route since the 1960s.Starting in Turkey and covering areas in Iran, Pakistan, India and into Nepal, this compact concise and lightweight guide focuses on nuts and bolts information for the long-haul overland traveller sticking closely to the trail.-- thousands of accommodation, eating and sightseeing options for the budget traveller-- comprehensive coverage of visas, border crossings and transport options-- anecdotes from travellers, both ancient and current to help bring the journey to life-- tips on how and where to have the wildest times -- both indoors and out
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Lonely Planet: Istanbul to Kathmandu, Paul Harding, Simon Richmond
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Lonely Planet: Istanbul to Kathmandu
- Subtitle
- A Classic Overland Route
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Harding, Simon Richmond
- Publisher
- Lonely Planet
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 608
- ISBN10
- 1864502142
- ISBN13
- 9781864502145
- Series
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- This classic overland trail -- from the edge of Europe to the heart of Asia -- was made famous by the likes of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo and made infamous by the thousands of backpackers who have followed the route since the 1960s.Starting in Turkey and covering areas in Iran, Pakistan, India and into Nepal, this compact concise and lightweight guide focuses on nuts and bolts information for the long-haul overland traveller sticking closely to the trail.-- thousands of accommodation, eating and sightseeing options for the budget traveller-- comprehensive coverage of visas, border crossings and transport options-- anecdotes from travellers, both ancient and current to help bring the journey to life-- tips on how and where to have the wildest times -- both indoors and out