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Bordered by the Himalaya on the south and the Karakoram on the west, Tibet offers trekkers an experience like no other. In this updated edition of Trekking in Tibet, McCue prepares us for a sojourn into this mystical, other-worldly land--presenting detailed discussions of pre-trip planning, the most rewarding treks, as well as an educational glimpse into the country's history and culture. This guide can be used for everything from a day hike near the forbidden city of Lhasa to a two-week trek in the shadow of Mount Everest's magical summit. Route information includes trek duration, distance, elevations, and highlights of the route. An invaluable Tibetan language chapter, visa and permit information, equipment and safety tips make this the definitive guidebook on trekking "the rooftop of the world."
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This is the only trekking guidebook that focuses exclusively on Tibet. It features a 16-page color photo insert, 65 b&w photos, and 15 maps.
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Bordered by the Himalaya on the south and the Karakoram on the west, Tibet offers trekkers an experience like no other. In this updated edition of Trekking in Tibet, McCue prepares us for a sojourn into this mystical, other-worldly land--presenting detailed discussions of pre-trip planning, the most rewarding treks, as well as an educational glimpse into the country's history and culture. This guide can be used for everything from a day hike near the forbidden city of Lhasa to a two-week trek in the shadow of Mount Everest's magical summit. Route information includes trek duration, distance, elevations, and highlights of the route. An invaluable Tibetan language chapter, visa and permit information, equipment and safety tips make this the definitive guidebook on trekking "the rooftop of the world."
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This is the only trekking guidebook that focuses exclusively on Tibet. It features a 16-page color photo insert, 65 b&w photos, and 15 maps.
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Tibet, the largest and highest plateau on the earth, is surrounded by the most extensive jumble of mountains found on any continent. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mount Kailash, Guru Rimpoche, Tibetan Plateau, Central Tibet, Dalai Lama, Dza Rongphu, Mount Everest, Nam Tsho, Tashi Dzom, Minyak Gangkar, Tsong Khapa, Kyi Chu, Dzakar Chu, Eastern Tibet, Nyenchen Thanglha, Lhamo Latsho, Western Tibet, Gyama Valley, Cultural Revolution, Friendship Highway, Sera Tse, Chang Thang, Songtsen Gampo, Cho Oyu, Lha Chu New!
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Tibet, the largest and highest plateau on the earth, is surrounded by the most extensive jumble of mountains found on any continent. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mount Kailash, Guru Rimpoche, Tibetan Plateau, Central Tibet, Dalai Lama, Dza Rongphu, Mount Everest, Nam Tsho, Tashi Dzom, Minyak Gangkar, Tsong Khapa, Kyi Chu, Dzakar Chu, Eastern Tibet, Nyenchen Thanglha, Lhamo Latsho, Western Tibet, Gyama Valley, Cultural Revolution, Friendship Highway, Sera Tse, Chang Thang, Songtsen Gampo, Cho Oyu, Lha Chu New!
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- Early Temples of Central Tibet by Roberto Vitali on page 88, page 154, and Back Matter
- Medicine: For Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities 5th Edition by James A. Wilkerson on page 14, and Back Matter
- Say It in Chinese (Mandarin) (Dover "Say It" Series) by Dover in Back Matter
- Trespassers On the Roof of the World by Peter Hopkirk in Back Matter
- Backcountry Medical Guide, Second Edition by Peter Steele in Back Matter
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- Lonely Planet Tibet by Bradley Mayhew on 5 pages
- The Rough Guide to China by David Leffman on page 1052, and page 1145
- South-West China (Lonely Planet Guide) by Bradley Mayhew on page 87, and page 499
- Footprint Tibet Handbook : The Travel Guide by Gyurme Dorje on page 59
- Frommer's China by Peter Neville-Hadley on page 778
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