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Trek remote regions and experience spectacular tsechu festivals. Behold sublime mountain monasteries and imposing dzongs. This guide opens the door to the last Himalayan Buddhist kingdom.

  • 37 detailed maps, including a colour country map
  • illustrated sections on architecture, festivals and textiles
  • comprehensive cultural, historical and religious commentary
  • coverage of the world's only yeti reserve
  • notes on a range of trekking options
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition (June 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1864501456
  • ISBN-13: 978-1864501452
  • Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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ema datse, new dzong, central monk body, driglam namzha, most dzongs, druk desi, cultural trek, memorial chorten, white chorten, daily tariff, eight manifestations, yak pasture, accommodation online, mani wall, chir pine, archery ground, other trekkers, yak herders, blue sheep, road switchbacks, trek starts, telecom tower, archery field, dwarf bamboo, weekend market
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Guru Rinpoche, Wangdue Phodrang, Norzin Lam, Trashi Yangtse, Perna Lingpa, Drukgyel Dzong, Bank of Bhutan, Wang Chhu, Chang Lam, Zangto Pelri, Pema Lingpa, Paro Chhu, Punakha Dzong, Samdrup Jongkhar, Wogzin Lam, Jichu Drakye, Kuri Chhu, Pho Chhu, Trashi Chhoe Dzong, Chorten Kora, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, Gom Kora, Max Elevation, Ogyen Chholing, Tango Goemba
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Again, Lonely Planet got there first - excellent outcome !, December 30, 2000
By Maurizio Giuliano (Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Bhutan (1st ed) (Paperback)
I have no bounds whatsoever to the Lonely Planet publishing house, other than a deep emotional affection towards their guidebooks. Yet, as a world traveler, I cannot but admire their comprehensive coverage of virtually every corner of the world. Almost every place you could dream of visiting is covered in one or more of their guidebooks. And as one would expect... they also made it to this tiny Himalayan kingdom, where less than 4'000 tourists visit each year. The guidebook is great and contains all you need - plenty of information, data, tips, advice, as well as very well written (actually fascinating !) sections on the local history, culture, religion, architecture, etc. At first impact, the guidebook may prove a little disappointing to you, as it explains that most travelers can only go to Bhutan on a guided tour. But this is not quite what it sounds: a guided tour will be tailored just for you - with only 4'000 tourists a year you won't mind being 'guided'. Since you are likely to be in Bhutan with your own guide, this book may not be an essential tool for travel survival, but it surely is a wonderful tool that will make your stay more enjoyable and fascinating. It will enable you to tell your guide what you want to see, to make your itinerary, etc. It will enable you to choose your preferred hotels or restaurants (to be agreed with your tour operator in Bhutan), and even decide where to do your shopping (the choice in Thimphu consists in two or three superb local markets !). But the most valuable sections are probably those on the local culture, an unspoiled culture where the people practice their faith through millenary religious traditions. The guidebook will tell you things you will want to know about the people, their monasteries, their life ! If you go and don't have it with you, you may regret it. ...
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4.0 out of 5 stars In the Thunder Dragon Kingdom adorned with sandalwood, August 12, 2002
By Greg Ford (Boulder, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews
Lonely Planet is unbelieveable! They continually pump out the HIGHEST quality guidebooks, and they've done it again with this edition covering Bhutan. I have spent a good portion of my life researching, and hording information on Bhutan, and have found Lonely Planet's guidebook to contain everything and more that the traveller could ever want...with two exceptions. I think that the lack of the U'cen script in the language chapter is a serious mistake. Lonely Planet has the capacity to print in the U'cen script as they did so in their Tibet edition. My other qualm is with the sparse coverage of the smaller and admittedly FAR less visited dzongkhags (districts) (i.e., Daga, Samdrup Jongkhar, Pema Gatshel, Zhemgang, Tsirang, etc.). Lonely Planet, resolve these issues and your book will be the best it could be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A cut above the rest, August 21, 2001
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Bhutan (1st ed) (Paperback)
If you're thinking of going to Bhutan, be advised there's not a whole lot out there to read in preparation, and of what there is, this guide is one of the best. Tourist travel in Bhutan is strictly controlled, and your itinerary is usually planned in advance, so lots of info on hotels, etc. isn't all that necessary. This guide focuses on history, culture and the life of the people--food, housing, dress. Along with the Passport/Odyssey guide by Pommerat, it's all you need. Have fun!
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