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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

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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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- Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Bhutan is your passport to all the
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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. ...
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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

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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: Great Himalaya Trail Map at 1:400, 000 from the Kathmandu-based Nepa Maps with the overprint distinguishing between the course of the Great Himalaya Trail & other traditional trekking routes; plus a route profile of the GHT & other useful trekking information. Satellite-derived base provides a good representation of the country’s topography; main rivers, peaks & mountain passes are named & national parks or other protected areas are marked. The map shows the country’s road network plus highlights numerous trekking routes. The overprint for the Great Himalaya Trail clearly distinguishes it from other trekking routes & highlights locations of suggested stopovers. Symbols across the whole map indicate base camps, locations with tourist accommodation, various religious sites, museums, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The map has no index. Also provided is a route profile showing altitude & distances along the Great Himalaya Trail, as well as a list of 45 stages with walking times & altitude of camp sites, plus the GHT code. Further tables show monthly temperatures at various locations in Bhutan, wind chill & heat indexes. All the information is in English. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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Bhutan on an indexed general map at 1:400, 000 from the Kathmandu-based Nepa Maps, showing the country’s administrative dzongkhags (districts) in different colours & with subdivisions into gewogs. Presentation of the road network emphasises main roads &, although selected trekking trails are also marked, several locations are shown on the map without any access to them. Topography is indicated only by names & heights of selected peaks & passes. Locations of various temples are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The map is indexed & in addition

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a panel listing names of various roads with distances. Also provided are very basic plans of Thimphu City & Paro showing locations of various places of interest & facilities.

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Bhutan Handbook

Bhutan in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive and leading guides designed and 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 and individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture and explore local cultures, sights and areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability and 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 and essentials, including practical information and guidance on subjects such as when and where to go,
itineraries, sport and activities, arts, getting there and around, eating and drinks, sleeping and 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 and places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants and any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories and sights of particular interest.A
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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

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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