Trekking in Bhutan
Cicerone Press (Verlag)
978-1-85284-919-1 (ISBN)
A guidebook to 22 trekking routes in Bhutan, plus variants. The graded routes vary in terms of difficulty, although many involve high altitude and remote terrain calling for self-reliance.
The routes range from 2 to 24 days. Highlights include the Lunana ‘Snowman’ Trek, the Jhomolhari Trek, the Druk Path Trek, the Dagala ‘Thousand Lakes’ Trek, and opportunities to visit Gangkar Punsum Base Camp.
Route description illustrated with sketch mapping
Can be used to select, prepare for and enhance an organised expedition (since independent trekking is not permitted in Bhutan)
Notes on trekking seasons, outfitters, transport, accommodation and food, equipment, and medical considerations (including safety at altitude)
An insight into Bhutanese mountain life, plus advice on cultural awareness
Bart Jordans has been guiding, exploring treks and trekking peaks in the Himalaya, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, European Alps and on Kilimanjaro since 1984. Originally from the Netherlands, he lived in Bhutan for over four years and in Vietnam for two. Bart is now a freelance trekking guide for several well-known companies. When not in the mountains, he works in the outdoor gear business and writes articles on the mountains of Bhutan, on which he is a noted expert.
Map key
Overview map
Foreword by Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan
Prefaces
Introduction
The thrill of Bhutan
Preparations and practicalities
Trekking
Climate and trekking seasons
Organising a trek
Getting there and getting around
Accommodation and food
Environmental and cultural awareness
Equipment and maps
Medical considerations
Using this guide
All about Bhutan
Protected areas
Plantlife
Wildlife
Yaks and yak herding
The formation of the mountains
Rivers and glaciers
Mountaineering in Bhutan
Buddhism and local beliefs
West Bhutan
The Haa Valley
Trek 1 Haa Planters' Trail
Trek 2 Nob Tshona Patta Tsho and Rigona Tsho
Lunana
Trek 3 The Lunana 'Snowman' Trek
Trek 3A Lunana to Bumthang
Trek 4 The Jhomolhari Bonte La Circuit
Trek 5 Shana to Thimphu via Lingshi
Trek 6 Masa Gang Base Camp from Laya
Trek 7 The Druk Path Trek
The Dagala (Thousand Lakes) Trek
Trek 8 Geynikha to Talakha
Trek 8A Geynikha to Dagana
The Phobjika Valley
Trek 9 The Original Gangte Trek
Trek 9A A Southern Gangte Trek
Central Bhutan
The Black Mountains
Trek 10 The Nabji Korphu Trek
Trek 11 The Nubi Chutey Trek
Trek 12 Trongsa to Dur Tsachu
Trek 13 Bumthang to Lunana
Gangkar Punsum
Trek 14 Gangkar Punsum Base Camp via Dur Tsachu
Trek 15 Gangkar Punsum southeast face via Thole La
Trek 16 Gangkar Punsum southeast face and Base Camp
Bumthang
Trek 17 Bumthang Cultural Trek, Tang valley and Lhuntshi valley
Trek 18 Bumthang Owl Trek and the Royal Heritage Trek
Zhemgang
Trek 19 The Ura Buli Trek
East Bhutan
Trek 20 Rigsum Gompa to Dechhenphodrang
Trek 21 The Merak Sakteng Trek
Trek 22 The Far-Out East Bhutan Trek
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B List of maps
Appendix C Useful contacts
Appendix D Useful terms and acronyms
Appendix E Bibliography
Appendix F Acknowledgements
| Erscheinungsdatum | 14.06.2018 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Cicerone guidebooks |
| Zusatzinfo | 103 colour photos and illustrations + 34 maps |
| Verlagsort | Kendal |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 116 x 172 mm |
| Gewicht | 370 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport |
| Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Asien | |
| Reisen ► Sport- / Aktivreisen ► Asien | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85284-919-3 / 1852849193 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85284-919-1 / 9781852849191 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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