Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to  Central Asia.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from staying overnight in an authentic yurt in the high eastern Pamirs, to hiking through the wild and memorable Bartang Valley, and haggling for goods at the buzzing Jayma Bazaar in Kyrgyzstan.

Build a trip to remember with  Lonely Planet’s  Central Asia  travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format  provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning  multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate  Central Asia and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys  combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations  on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit  containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with  Central Asia  culture through stories  that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions  
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
• Covers: Kyrgyzstan; Tajikistan; Uzbekistan; Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the  heart of this extraordinary part of the world with  Lonely Planet’s  Central Asia.

Lonely Planet’s Nepal is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the temples of Kathmandu, search for tigers in Chitwan National Park, and trek in the shadow of some of the highest mountains; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Nepal Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet’s Top Picks – a visually inspiring collection of the destination’s best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – whether it’s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking – get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit – all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language – essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Kathmandu, Around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and Around, The Terai and Mahabharat Range

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Lonely Planet’s Bhutan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Join the pilgrims at colourful Changangkha Lhakhang, hike to the dramatic cliff – hanging Taktshang Goemba, and explore the busy weekend market at Thimpu – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Bhutan and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Bhutan:

• NEW pull-out, passport-size ‘Just Landed’ card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info – all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel
• Colour maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
• Covers Thimphu, Paro Dzongkhag, Trongsa Dzongkhag, Mongar Dzongkhag, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Bhutan is our most comprehensive guide to Bhutan, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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‘Lonely Planet. It’s on everyone’s bookshelves, it’s in every traveler’s hands. It’s on mobile phones. It’s on the Internet. It’s everywhere, and it’s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)