Bhutan in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Bhutan at 1:345, 000 on an indexed map from ITMB showing its topography by altitude colouring & highlighting places of interest, plus street plans of Thimpu & Paro annotated with useful tourist information & on the reverse a map of the northern half of India at 1:2, 100, 000. On one side is Bhutan on a map with altitude colouring but in rather broad bands for such a mountainous country (in metres: 50, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 plus glaciers). National Parks are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local track. No driving distances are marked. Symbols indicate various places of interest including campsites, religious temples, etc. Also shown are the country’s internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. The map is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. Street plan of Thimpu indicates locations of selected hotels, places of interest, etc. & is indexed for streets & points of interest. A more general plan of the Paro area shown roads, including access to the airport, & is indexed for points of interest & public buildings. On the reverse is an indexed road map at 1:2, 100, 000 of the northern half of India extending south beyond Kolkata/ Calcutta, Bhopal & Ahmadabad to Nagpur & Raipur. The north-eastern states are shown as an inset. Altitude colouring shows the topography.

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Bhutan in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider’s perspective, in companion with the practicalities of navigating through remote Asian landscapes. Each title is heavily dedicated to the culture of the destination, all with accompanying colour photography. The guides also showcase a range of literary excerpts which are taken from travel writers together with translations from the work of indigenous writers & poets, creating a distinctive tone unique to the publisher. There are also basic overview location maps & concise practical advice for visitors, including information on getting there & around, itineraries, climate, health, clothing & equipment, money, photography, communications, security, shopping, media, food & drink, holidays & behavior, customs & etiquette. ...

Bhutan at 1:345, 000 on an indexed map from ITMB showing its topography by altitude colouring & highlighting places of interest, plus street plans of Thimpu & Paro annotated with useful tourist information & on the reverse a map of the northern half of India at 1:2, 100, 000. On one side is Bhutan on a map with altitude colouring but in rather broad bands for such a mountainous country (in metres: 50, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 plus glaciers). National Parks are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local track. No driving distances are marked. Symbols indicate various places of interest including campsites, religious temples, etc. Also shown are the country

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Bhutan in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Indexed general map of Bhutan, providing a general overview of main trekking routes. Bold hill-shading indicates the general relief, & light green shading highlights the national park areas. Highways, main roads & selected minor routes are marked, & highlighted in different colours are the trekking routes. Selected peaks passes & altitudes are marked, & a few more symbols denote campsites, post offices, fortresses, monasteries, buddhist monuments, places of interest & airports. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 1', & the map corner coordinates are stated. Indexed for place names, fortresses, passes & peaks. Inside the map cover are printed some geographical notes on the country & driving & trekking times between selected locations. ...

A very general physical map of Bhutan with bold hill shading in shades of grey indicating the relief. The map shows glaciers, peak elevations, passes, rivers, lakes plus main settlements with connecting roads & tracks. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1° intervals. Map legend is in English. ...

Indexed general map of Bhutan, providing a general overview of main trekking routes. Bold hill-shading indicates the general relief, & light green shading highlights the national park areas. Highways, main roads & selected minor routes are marked, & highlighted in different colours are the trekking routes. Selected peaks passes & altitudes are marked, & a few more symbols denote campsites, post offices, fortresses, monasteries, buddhist monuments, places of interest & airports. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 1', & the map corner coordinates are stated. Indexed for place names, fortresses, passes & peaks. Inside the map cover are printed some geographical notes on the country & driving & trekking times between selected locations. ...

Bhutan Trekking Map at 1:400, 000 from the Kathmandu-based Nepa Maps highlighting main trekking routes, national parks & places of interest, plus maps of Thimpu City & the Paro area, etc. Satellite-derived base provides a good representation of the country’s topography; main rivers, peaks & mountain passes are named. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. The map shows the country’s road network plus highlights & names numerous trekking routes. Symbols indicate locations of base camps, various religious sites, museums, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The index has separate lists for places, peaks, passes, lakes, base camps, dzongs, monasteries & chortens. Also provided is an enlargement of the Paro area including the international airport, a street plan of Thimpu City indicating locations of hotels & various facilities, tables showing monthly temperatures at various locations, wind chill & heat indexes, plus a list of 27 trekking routes with difficulty rating & altitude change, etc. All the information is in English. ...