Bhutan - a Trekker's Guide

Cover of Bhutan
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
10 Feb 2012
Edition
Second
ISBN
9781852845537
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ISBN (10)
1852845538
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 2.2cm
Weight
430g
Pages
336
Originally Published
21 Jan 2008

Bhutan

A Trekker's Guide by Bart Jordans

A guidebook to 27 treks throughout Bhutan from a leading expert. Covers the whole of Bhutan with treks in the west (Jhomolhari) across the northern mountain barrier to Tibet, east and centre of Bhutan. Very thorough planning information. More...

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Seasons

Pre monsoon (March-May) and post monsoon (October-November) are best. Monsoon and winter trekking Read More... in Bhutan is much more challenging.

Centres

Bhutan’s capital Thimphu with airport Paro is the main access. Guide thoroughly explores Bhutan Read More... and many towns and villages.

Difficulty

Normal Himalayan trekking challenges, particularly altitude and staying healthy. Bhutan Read More... organisation helps a great deal.

Must See

The culture, the birds and wildlife of Bhutan, especially the spectacular mountains of this Read More... unknown region.
 
 
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