Description

Tilicho Lake on the northern slopes of the Annapurna massif at 1:50,000 in the Nepa Maps series which provides extensive coverage of trekking areas of Nepal on detailed contoured maps with trekking routes and hiking trails, huts and camp sites, local places of interest and other tourist information.

The map covers the trekking route from Jomosom/Jomsom eastwards to the Tilicho Lake and beyond it to Manang, providing an alternative variant to the standard Annapurna Circuir route via Kagbeni and Muktinath. Contours are at 40m intervals, with relief shading and vegetation colouring. Index lists places, peaks, lakes and passes. Margin ticks show latitude and longitude at intervals of 5’. Additional information includes an inset showing the whole of the Annapurna Circuit from Pokhara, a profile of the Tilicho route, plus tables showing the route in stages with altitudes in metres and feet and trekking times.

Titles in this series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring and graphics to show various features of the terrain, including glaciers, forested or cultivated areas, etc. Numerous peaks, with additional spot heights, plus names of glaciers and mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams and lakes is shown in great detail, with many smaller rivers and lakes named.

Overprint highlights main trekking routes and numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest and tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed and include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc. All the information is in English and heights are given in metres.

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