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Geology
and Natural Hazards along the Kaligandaki Valley, Nepal
Edited by B.N. Upreti and M. Yoshida
Contributors:
B.
N. Upreti, M. Yoshida, T.N. Bhattarai, S.M. Rai, P.D. Ulak, A. P.
Gajurel, R.K. Dahal and S. Dhakal
The
Himalaya is the highest, youngest and most active mountains on the
Earth. It is an ideal natural laboratory that provides
a unique opportunity to
study the nature of our mother earth.
The Kaligandaki River
cuts through the deepest valley on the Earth having over 8000 m high
Annapurna and Dhauragili peaks on both sides. As one treks from north to
south, an amazing change of geology, topography, climate and vegetation
can be clearly noticed. The trekking along the valley provides an
exciting opportunity to experience the essence of the natural beauty,
fascinating geology and geography.
This guidebook is
composed of three parts. The first quarter of the book deals with the
general introduction of nature, particularly of earth science and
environment of the whole Himalayan range and then of the Kaligandaki
area. The following major part of the book gives general physiographic
and geologic characters of each sector along the Kaligandaki valley
route and the Pokhara area, followed by detailed explanation of
observation stops. The last part makes up the appendix including terrace
maps, glossary etc. The guidebook is written in a way so that the
trekkers even without special knowledge on earth science can enjoy
reading it. The guidebook thus provides a valuable information to
Himalayan trekkers who wish to learn more about the nature of Himalaya
and of our mother earth.
HOW TO GET THE BOOK
In
Nepal
Can be purchased at most
book shops, particularly in Thamel area in Kathmandu,
Price: NRs. 850.00
International mail order
Please order to;
Department of Geology, Trichandra Campus, Tribhuvan University, Darbar
Murg, Ghanta Ghar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel; 009771-4268034
Fax; 009771-4220476
E-mail:
info@geology.edu.np
Payment for international mail order
USD 40.00 per copy
including mailing iling and handling charge, to be paid by VISA Card.
Other credit card and ways of payment are not acceptable. However, for
an order of more than 5 copies, bank transfer/bank cheque can be
accepted.
Download
order form
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