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Bhutan Bart Jordans

Bhutan By Bart Jordans

Bhutan by Bart Jordans


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A guidebook for 27 multi-day treks throughout the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks. The trails are very clear and vary from 2 to 24 days long. The routes are mostly in western and central Bhutan, and range from easy to strenuous depending on the length, altitude and difficulty.

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Bhutan: A Trekker's Guide by Bart Jordans

This guidebook describes 27 treks of between 2 and 24 days in length, offering a unique perspective to trekking in Bhutan. In Western Bhutan there are twelve treks; Haa Valley-Saga La-Drugyel Dzong, Haa Valley-Nub Tshona Patta Tsho-Rigona, Paro-Jhomolhari-Lingshi-Laya-Lunana-Nikka Chhu, Jhomolhari Camp-Bonte La-Tagulun La or Lalung La-Drugyel Dzong Circuit, Jhomolhari-Lingshi-Thimphu, Jhomolhari-Lingshi-Laya-Gasa-Punakha, Masa Gang Base Camp from Laya and back, Drukpath, Dagala Trek - and extension to Dagana, Samtengang Trek, Gasa Tsachu (hot springs) Trek and the Gangte Trek and southern variation. In Central Bhutan there are eleven treks; Nabji-Korphu Trek (The Black Mountains or Jigme Wangchuk National Park), Nubi/Chutey Trek near Trongsa, Trongsa-Kasiphey-Dur Tsachu (hot springs) Trek, Bumthang-Lunana (including the trek to Dur Tsachu), Gankar Punsum Base Camp below the South Ridge of Gankar Punsum - via Dur hot springs, Gankar Punsum Southeast Face-Thole La-Bumthang Trek, Gankar Punsum Southeast Face - crossing over to Gankar Punsum Base Camp, Bumthang: Ngang-Tang Valleys Trek and Extension to Ura, Bumthang: Tang Valley-Rodang La-Lhuntshi-T(r)ashi Yangtse Trek, Royal Heritage Trek: Bumthang-Kiki La-Tungi La-Kuenga Rabten-Trongsa and the Ura-Buli/Zhemgang Trek. East Bhutan has three treks; Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary Trek (Bumdeling Iron Bridge Trek), Migoi (Yeti) National Park (Merak-Sakteng) Trek and the Kharungla Apeman Trek; while in South Bhutan there is the Manas National Park Trek. A thorough introduction offers advice on preparation and fitness for travel to Bhutan, when to go and how to get there, as well as the people and culture of this country. The guide includes all the dramatic trails, accompanied by detailed route descriptions and full information on preparation, health issues, permits and local culture and how to ensure a minimum-impact trek. Illustrated by the author's own photographs and full-colour sketch maps of each trek.

About Bart Jordans

Bart Jordans, a native of Holland, moved to Bhutan in 1999 with his wife and family. Since 1984 he has worked as a freelance trekking guide, focusing on and encouraging sustainable tourism as a sustainable community based tourism consultant.

Table of Contents

Contents Map of Bhutan Foreword by Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan Preface to the first edition Preface to the second edition Introduction The thrill of Bhutan Trekking 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 Dzong 2 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 or Jigme 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 Trek 25 Migoi (Yeti) National Park (Merak-Sakteng) Trek 26 Kharungla Apeman Trek South Bhutan 27 Manas National Park Trek Acknowledgement Appendices Appendix 1 List of maps Appendix 2 List of Treks Appendix 3 Bibliography Appendix 4 Glossary

Additional information

GOR006511527
9781852845537
1852845538
Bhutan: A Trekker's Guide by Bart Jordans
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cicerone Press
20120210
336
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