Trekking in Bhutan : 22 multi-day treks including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path, Lunana and Dagala treks /: 22 multi-day treks including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path, Lunana and Dagala treks. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Bart Jordans.
• Authors: Jordans, Bart
• Contents: Map keyOverview mapForeword by Her Majesty the Queen of BhutanPrefacesIntroductionThe thrill of BhutanPreparations and practicalitiesTrekkingClimate and trekking seasonsOrganising a trekGetting there and getting aroundAccommodation and foodEnvironmental and cultural awarenessEquipment and mapsMedical considerationsUsing this guideAll about BhutanProtected areasPlantlifeWildlifeYaks and yak herdingThe formation of the mountainsRivers and glaciersMountaineering in BhutanBuddhism and local beliefsWest BhutanThe Haa ValleyTrek 1 Haa Planters' TrailTrek 2 Nob Tshona Patta Tsho and Rigona TshoLunanaTrek 3 The Lunana 'Snowman' TrekTrek 3A Lunana to BumthangTrek 4 The Jhomolhari Bonte La CircuitTrek 5 Shana to Thimphu via LingshiTrek 6 Masa Gang Base Camp from LayaTrek 7 The Druk Path TrekThe Dagala (Thousand Lakes) TrekTrek 8 Geynikha to TalakhaTrek 8A Geynikha to DaganaThe Phobjika ValleyTrek 9 The Original Gangte TrekTrek 9A A Southern Gangte TrekCentral BhutanThe Black MountainsTrek 10 The Nabji Korphu TrekTrek 11 The Nubi Chutey TrekTrek 12 Trongsa to Dur TsachuTrek 13 Bumthang to LunanaGangkar PunsumTrek 14 Gangkar Punsum Base Camp via Dur TsachuTrek 15 Gangkar Punsum southeast face via Thole LaTrek 16 Gangkar Punsum southeast face and Base CampBumthangTrek 17 Bumthang Cultural Trek, Tang valley and Lhuntshi valleyTrek 18 Bumthang Owl Trek and the Royal Heritage TrekZhemgangTrek 19 The Ura Buli TrekEast BhutanTrek 20 Rigsum Gompa to DechhenphodrangTrek 21 The Merak Sakteng TrekTrek 22 The Far-Out East Bhutan TrekAppendix A Route summary tableAppendix B List of mapsAppendix C Useful contactsAppendix D Useful terms and acronymsAppendix E BibliographyAppendix F Acknowledgements
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Kendal : Cicerone
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 915.498; Hiking; Trails; Guidebooks; Bhutan -- Guidebooks; Bhutan -- Description and travel; Bhutan; Guidebooks
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781783625994; 1783625996
• Related ISBNs: 9781852849191
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