Bhutan - a Trekker's Guide
Bhutan is one of the world’s most mystical and mysterious countries and this guide gives a unique view with 27 treks throughout the country from the leading expert. Covers the whole country with treks in the west (Jhomolhari) across the northern mountain barrier to Tibet, east and centre of Bhutan. Very thorough planning information.
Bhutan
A Trekker's Guide
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Paperback - PVC
Edition
Second
ISBN_13
9781852845537
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Published
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£15.00
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Seasons
Pre monsoon (March-May and post monsoon (October-November) are best. Monsoon and winter trekking is much more challenging.
Centres
Bhutan’s capital Thimphu with airport Paro is the main access. Guide thoroughly explores Bhutan and many towns and villages.
Difficulty
Normal Himalayan trekking challenges, particularly altitude and staying healthy. Bhutan organisation helps a great deal.
Must See
The culture, the birds and wildlife, especially the spectacular mountains of this unknown region.
Contents
Map of BhutanForeword by Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan
Preface to the first edition
Preface to the second edition
Introduction
The thrill of BhutanTrekking
Climate and trekking seasons
Organising a trek
Getting there and getting around
Environmental and cultural awareness
Protected area
Flora and wildlife
Geology: the formation of the mountains
Rivers and glaciers
Accommodation and food
Medical considerations and fitness
Equipment
Other activities
List of approved treks
About this guide
The Treks West Bhutan
1 Haa Valley–Saga La–Drugyel Dzong2 Haa Valley–Nub Tshona Patta Tsho–Rigona
3 Paro–Jhomolhari–Lingshi–Laya–Lunana–Nikka Chhu
4 Jhomolhari Camp–Bonte La–Tagulun La or
Lalung La–Drugyel Dzong Circuit
5 Jhomolhari–Lingshi–Thimphu
6 Jhomolhari–Lingshi–Laya–Gasa–Punakha
7 Masa Gang Base Camp from Laya and back
8 Drukpath
9 Dagala Trek – and extension to Dagana
10 Samtengang Trek
11 Gasa Tsachu (hot springs) Trek
12 Gangte Trek and southern variation
Central Bhutan
13 Nabji–Korphu Trek (The Black Mountains orJigme Wangchuk National Park
14 Nubi/Chutey Trek near Trongsa
15 Trongsa–Kasiphey–Dur Tsachu (hot springs) Trek
16 Bumthang–Lunana (including the trek to Dur Tsachu)
17 Gankar Punsum Base Camp below the South Ridge of Gankar Punsum –
via Dur hot springs
18 Gankar Punsum Southeast Face–Thole La–Bumthang Trek
19 Gankar Punsum Southeast Face – crossing over to Gankar Punsum
Base Camp
20 Bumthang: Ngang–Tang Valleys Trek and Extension to Ura
21 Bumthang: Tang Valley–Rodang La–Lhuntshi–T(r)ashi Yangtse Trek
22 Royal Heritage Trek: Bumthang–Kiki La–Tungi La–Kuenga Rabten–
Trongsa
23 Ura–Buli/Zhemgang Trek
East Bhutan
24 Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary Trek (Bumdeling Iron Bridge Trek25 Migoi (Yeti) National Park (Merak–Sakteng) Trek
26 Kharungla Apeman Trek
South Bhutan
27 Manas National Park TrekAcknowledgement
Appendices
Appendix 1 List of mapsAppendix 2 List of Treks
Appendix 3 Bibliography
Appendix 4 Glossary







