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: 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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

Includes:: 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 at 1:250, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Reise-Know-How; the map is double-sided with a very generous overlap, indexed, & provides excellent picture of the country’s topography, locations of its nature reserves & numerous places of interest. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with spot heights & names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, glaciers, etc. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced local roads & seasonal tracks, & indicates driving distances on main roads. For hikers, the map shows several trails, including the Snowman Trek & the Snowman Trek 2. Local airfields are marked, & internal administrative boundaries are presented with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including locations with tourist accommodation, religious sites, hot springs, etc, as well as national parks & nature reserves. Longitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15’ intervals. Extensive index of localities has a separate list of national parks & reserves. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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Bart Jordans’ Cicerone Trekker`s Guide to Bhutan is a comprehensive survey of the extensive trekking opportunities in a region that was only opened up to visitors in 1978. The author has lived & trekked in Bhutan for a number of years & this expertise shows through in his knowledge of the country, its landscape & unique people & culture. Bhutan’s landscape is a magical country of mountains & forests & offers all of the beauty of the Himalayas but with fewer people. The guide is organized into 27 of the country’s best treks, ranging from 2 to 24 days in length, making it suitable for trekkers of all levels of experience. A thorough introduction provides advice on preparation & fitness, when to go & how to get there & all practical aspects of trekking in Bhutan. Each section opens with an Information box giving details on Difficulty Grading, Times, Distance, Altitude Gain & Loss & the status of the route. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by detailed sketch diagrams mapping the route ahead as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of this magical mountain kingdom. ...