Trekking In Bhutan

Author : Bart Jordans
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781783625994

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Trekking in Bhutan by Bart Jordans Pdf

Bhutan is an ideal destination for trekkers wishing to experience the magic of the Himalaya without the commercialism. Although independent trekking is not permitted, it can nonetheless prove difficult to obtain information. This guide describes 22 official treks and a handful of trek variants, with comprehensive advice about planning and preparation and plentiful cultural information to enhance any visit. Included are the classic Lunana 'Snowman' Trek, the Jhomolhari and Dagala Treks, and the Druk Path, as well as many other treks - both well-established trails and other routes of a more exploratory nature, venturing into remote and seldom-visited areas of the country. You will find thorough coverage of all the practicalities, with notes on trekking seasons, outfitters, transport, accommodation and food, ethics and etiquette, equipment and medical considerations (including safety at altitude). The guide also offers a fascinating insight into Bhutanese mountain life, from local superstitions and beliefs to plants, wildlife and yak husbandry. Route description is presented alongside sketch mapping and information on local points of interest. Trekking here is a truly unique experience, promising memories that will last a lifetime.

Author : Lonely Planet,Bradley Mayhew,Lindsay Brown
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781787010192

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Lonely Planet Bhutan by Lonely Planet,Bradley Mayhew,Lindsay Brown Pdf

Lonely Planet 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, or 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 Bhutan Travel Guide: 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, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - festivals, architecture, Buddhism, customs, wildlife, history, traditional arts Over 37 maps Covers Thimphu, Paro Dzongkhag, Trongsa Dzongkhag, Mongar Dzongkhag and more About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller'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 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Author : Kevin Grange
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780803269583

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Beneath Blossom Rain by Kevin Grange Pdf

In a remote kingdom hidden in the Himalayas, there is a trail said to be the toughest trek in the world—twenty-four days, 216 miles, eleven mountain passes, and enough ghost stories to scare an exorcist. In 2007 Kevin Grange decided to acquaint himself with the country of Bhutan by taking on this infamous trail, the Snowman Trek. He was thirty-three, at a turning point in life, and figured the best way to go at a crossroad was up. Against a backdrop of Buddhist monasteries and soaring mountains, Grange ventured beyond the mapped world to visit time-lost villages and sacred valleys. In the process, recounted here with a blend of laugh-out-loud humor, heartfelt insight, and acute observation, he tested the limits of physical endurance, met a fascinating assortment of characters, and discovered truths about faith, hope, and the shrouded secret of blossom rain. Beneath Blossom Rain, Grange’s account of his journey, packs an adventure story, a romantic twist, and a celebration of group travel into a single entertaining book. The result is the ultimate journey for any traveler, armchair or otherwise. Along with high adventure, it delivers an engaging look at Bhutan—a country that governs by a policy of Gross National Happiness and that many regard as the last Shangri-La. Watch a book trailer.

Author : Hugh Swift
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Bhutan
ISBN : UOM:39015015447967

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Trekking in Nepal, West Tibet, and Bhutan by Hugh Swift Pdf

Author : Heather McNeice
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781925870008

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Yak on Track by Heather McNeice Pdf

It seemed like a good idea to Heather at the time: organise a challenging trek to raise funds for the education of young Bhutanese girls. Heather had walked in the Himalayas before, so how hard could it be on the trail to Lunana, Bhutan’s most remote plateau? On the 240-kilometre trek, she discovers that ‘hard’ doesn’t even come close. Along with her friend Krista, like-minded lover of mountains and margaritas, a team of eccentric guides and far too many horses, Heather sets off into a landscape of savage beauty, where yetis are feared and only yaks feel at ease. As the team face blizzards, avalanches, altitude sickness and snow blindness, their reward is a rare glimpse of life in the last Shangri-La. At its heart, this book is a love song to Bhutan and its people, an intimate portrait of the only remaining Buddhist kingdom of the Himalayas. Yak on Track is a delightful story about losing yourself but not losing your way. Heather is donating a portion of her royalties from the sale of this book to the Australian Himalayan Foundation in support of a scholarship program for disadvantaged children in Bhutan.

Author : Bart Jordans
Publisher : Cicerone PressLtd
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1852843985

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Bhutan by Bart Jordans Pdf

With 19 treks of between three to 24 days in length, this guide offers a unique perspective to trekking through Bhutan. A thorough introduction offers advice on preparation and fitness, when to go and how to get there, trekking in Bhutan as well as the people and culture of this country. The guide includes: All the stunning trails are accompanied by full route information Information on preparation, health issues, permits and local culture Information to ensure a minimum-impact trek Illustrated with the author's own stunning photographs, and full-colour sketch maps of each trek.

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781786717153

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Insight Guides Pocket Bhutan (Travel Guide eBook) by Insight Guides Pdf

The extraordinary Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is one of the world's most exciting new travel frontiers, a picture-book-beautiful mountain landscape with a rich Buddhist culture. The only country in the world to measure its success by the principals of Gross National Happiness, Bhutan is a truly unique place. Insight Pocket Guide Bhutan is a brand-new, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Pocket Guide Bhutan: Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from mountain treks and visiting local festivals to shopping for traditional crafts and textiles. Essential information on Bhutan's culture, including a brief history of the country. Eating Out covers the country's best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.

Author : Kev Reynolds
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781849659949

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Trekking in the Himalaya by Kev Reynolds Pdf

An inspirational larger format book providing an overview of 20 memorable treks in the Himalaya. A stunning collection of all the best trekking ideas throughout the Himalayan range, they include such well-known classics as the treks to Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga base camps, and the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits. The ultra-long Lunana Snowman Trek and a kora around sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet are also included. There are epic glacier treks like that to Pakistan's Snow Lake; following in the footsteps of Shipton and Tilman towards Nanda Devi, and the approach to Gangkar Punsum - the world's highest unclimbed peak located in remote Bhutan. Unlike a conventional guidebook, detailed route descriptions are not included; the book is, however, an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Himalayas. It looks at each route in turn and provides a snapshot of what makes the trek special, helping you choose the best routes to walk. Perfect either for planning, or for the armchair explorer.

Author : Jan Bakker,Christine Oriol
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781783627042

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Trekking in Tajikistan by Jan Bakker,Christine Oriol Pdf

This guide describes twenty high-altitude treks of 2-9 days in the mountains of Tajikistan, covering the Fann Mountains, Pamirs and northern ranges, plus five day hikes near the capital, Dushanbe, and a 10-day trek in the Afghan Wakhan Corridor. As well as detailed route description and 1:100,000 mapping for each trek, there is a wealth of practical advice on transport and visas, trekking support, equipment, cultural awareness, safety and security, as well as background notes on history, flora and fauna and a Tajik-Russian-Pamiri-English glossary. The guide can be used either to plan an independent trek or to select, prepare for and enhance an organised expedition. Known as 'the Roof of the World', Tajikistan is one of the most mountainous countries on Earth, with 93% of its landmass considered mountainous territory. This is where the mighty Himalaya meet the Tian Shan, Karakoram and Hindu Kush, and a centuries-old network of trails criss-crosses the remote terrain, linking isolated villages and shepherds' camps. Although infrastructure is fragile and tourism in its infancy, this Central Asian nation presents some outstanding opportunities for the adventurous trekker. The hand-picked routes showcase Tajikistan's breathtaking landscapes of lofty snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes and sweeping high-altitude plateaus. Trekking here is also a rich cultural experience: in addition to wild camping, many of the treks include the opportunity to experience the fascinating local culture and warm hospitality in a traditional homestay, meeting those who call this remote wilderness home. This guide will be your companion to discovering Tajikistan, a country with so much to offer and one of Central Asia's best kept secrets.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bhutan
ISBN : UOM:39015081838347

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Bhutan by Anonim Pdf

Collection of devotional and dedicational prayers of Dge-lugs-pa sect.

Author : Jono Lineen
Publisher : Random House Australia
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780143789536

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Perfect Motion by Jono Lineen Pdf

Since our first ancestor rose up to place one foot in front of another, our desire to walk has produced fundamental changes in our bodies and minds. In Perfect Motion, Jono Lineen investigates that transformation, and why walking has made us more creative, helped us to learn, constructed our perception of time, strengthened our resilience and provided a way of making sense of our life – and death. After the tragic loss of his younger brother, Lineen experienced walking’s regenerative power firsthand. Grief-stricken and adrift, he set off on a 2700-kilometre solo trek across the Himalayas. He walked for months until his legs ached and feet blistered, and by the end of the expedition something had changed in him. He was stronger – not just physically, but psychologically and emotionally. What had happened? What had given him this feeling of peace; joy even? Determined to find out, he began researching the science and history of walking and running, and discovered that there were fascinating reasons for his metamorphosis. Now, weaving together his own remarkable personal stories with evolutionary research, psychology, neuroscience, anatomy and philosophy, Lineen reveals for the first time the powerful effect that even the shortest strolls can have on us. And why walking is what we’re made to do; it is our perfect motion.

Author : IBP, Inc.
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781514528709

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Bhutan Investment and Business Guide Volume 1 Strategic and Practical Information by IBP, Inc. Pdf

Bhutan Investment and Business Guide Volume 1 Strategic and Practical Information

Author : IBP, Inc.
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781433060311

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Bhutan Recent Economic and Political Developments Yearbook Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments by IBP, Inc. Pdf

2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Bhutan Recent Economic and Political Developments Yearbook

Author : IBP, Inc.
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781433064821

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Bhutan Traders and Investors Manual: Strategic Information, Regulations, Contacts by IBP, Inc. Pdf

2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Bhutan Traders Manual: Export-Import, Trade, Investment

Author : Bart Jordans
Publisher : Cicerone PressLtd
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1852845538

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Bhutan by Bart Jordans Pdf

A fully revised second edition guide to trekking in this mysterious country. With 19 treks of between three to 24 days in length, this guide offers a unique perspective to trekking through Bhutan. A thorough introduction offers advice on preparation and fitness, when to go and how to get there, trekking in Bhutan as well as the people and culture of this country. The guide includes: * All the stunning trails are accompanied by full route information * Information on preparation, health issues, permits and local culture * Information to ensure a minimum-impact trek * Illustrated with the author's own stunning photographs, and full-colour sketch maps of each trek.