Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom, Fifth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
by Francoise Pommaret
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Author: Francoise PommaretEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-15
ISBN: 9622177573
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Odyssey Publications
Book Reviews of Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom, Fifth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
Book Review: Get another guidebook for Bhutan.
Summary: 1 Stars
This guidebook to Bhutan was not at all helpful. It is filled with tiny details which may be of interest to the devotee, but gives the average traveler very limited background. You can read about the many different kinds of chortens, for example, but you will find the discussion of Tantric Buddhism in general perplexing. The maps are not good, and no attempt is made to separate the spectacular (such as the Punakha Dzong) from the mundane (such as the Thimpu Dzong). The information on trekking is very limited and dated. Get the Lonely Planet guide, along with the Bart Jordan book on trekking-if you intend to do a trek. Bhutan is a very expensive country to visit, and you should have a better guide in hand before your visit.
Summary of Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom, Fifth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
On the rooftop of the world, shoe-horned into the Grand Himalayas, Bhutan-or Thunder Dragon-is a fiercely independent kingdom. Isolated, charming, peaceful and religious, the Bhutanese are a pragmatic, sensitive people who take from the West what will benefit their country and leave the rest. Only 4,000 tourists will visit the kingdom in any one year and they are strictly monitored by a government that cares deeply for its people, environment and heritage. The countryside is pristine, the lifestyle and culture have been preserved for centuries, and the love of life is abundant among the people. Few outsiders know Bhutan as intimately as Fran?oise Pommaret; her guidebook takes you on an incredible journey of discovery and adventure; her love of the people and the place shines through; her in-depth knowledge helps aid our understanding of why this unique land has long remained one of Asia's deepest mysteries and best-kept secrets.. Extensively revised and updated by the world's leading expert on Bhutan who has many years' experience visiting and working in this amazing kingdom . Essential facts for the visitor including what to bring, how to book, visas, customs, climate, health and money . 67 color photographs . 3 maps . In-depth treatment of each region of the kingdom: what to see, its history and significance . Invaluable guide to trekking and mountaineering . Special excerpts include: national symbols of Bhutan, archery and other sports, ceremonial scarves, the Dzongkha language, chortens and mandalas . Literary excerpts add a historical perspective
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