Nepal

The familiar image of Nepal is of a remote paradise, an unspoilt and mysterious country of high mountains and traditional culture. Yet Nepal is a complex and rapidly changing society. This book goes beyond the glossy tourist brochures to examine the reality of life in a country which has recently seen major political upheavals and transition to democracy. Trekkers and mountaineers are drawn to Nepal by its superlative scenery; Nepal: New Horizons? explores the social, economic, and environmental impact of the tourist industry. It goes on to describe how communities are working together to safeguard natural resources, and to consider the long-term prospects for the country's future development.