Trekkers wishing to meet few other foreigners will enjoy The Gurung Heritage Trail. Village panoramas with a Himalaya backdrop offer unparalleled beauty, and the cultural interaction can be even more rewarding than the views. This book provides the essentials for entering the heart of Gurung country and an inroad to the lifestyle of Nepal's mid-hills. This trek can be done on its own, or combined with the world-renowned Annapurna Circuit, details are outlined within. *Route descriptions includes exclusive new routes *Side trips not found in other guidebooks *Detailed, day-wise maps *Cover painting by Nicholas Roerich