Tibet

Michael Buckley is an experienced adventure traveller and author who has explored an extensive area of Central Asia. In the course of journeys to Tibet, he has hitchhiked overland from Chengdu to Lhasa, trekked around Mount Kailash, and mountain-biked from Lhasa to Kathmandu. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.

Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Ecology, History and politics, Economy and Resources, Population and people, Tibetan language, Tibetan Buddhism, Mythology and the arts, Saving Tibetan culture Chapter 2 Practical Information Plateau highlights, Planning your trip, Getting to Tibet, Getting around, What to take, Money and the Pricing, Lodging and food, Facilities, Ethical guidelines, Dealing with officialdom, Giving something back Chapter 3 Health and Safety Health, Safety and security PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 4 Lhasa Chapter 5 Exploring Central Tibet Chapter 6 Lhasa to Kathmandu Route Chapter 7 Star Treks Chapter 8 Amdo, Kham and East Tibet Chapter 9 The Tibetan World Appendix I Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index