Description
Trekking through a distinctive Himalayan landscape.
Bhutan’s mountain areas combine forest, valleys, high passes, and strong cultural-historical elements. The book introduces the possibilities through treks of varying length and challenge. It is useful for understanding more of the region’s geography and trek types before choosing a specific itinerary, rather than planning based solely on the name of a well-known route.
Classic treks and more extensive projects.
Jomolhari, Druk Path, and Dagala are among the itineraries described, alongside longer and more demanding alternatives. This provides a basis for comparing several types of trips. The routes require different time frames and prerequisites, making the book particularly useful before further dialogue on logistics and execution with an operator familiar with current conditions in the area.
Maps and practical topics for preparation.
Route descriptions and maps are supported by material on planning, cultural understanding, and the conditions of trekking at altitude. The book helps you identify which questions should be clarified before deciding on a trip. Current entry requirements, permits, organization, and transport must be checked separately, so that a planned itinerary is based on current information rather than just the practical details from an earlier edition of the book.
For experienced trekkers who choose with care.
Altitude, distance, and several consecutive days in the mountains make many itineraries demanding. The guide suits readers with relevant trekking experience who can use the book as a planning basis and compare the requirements between routes. Weather, season, and capacity should be assessed together with up-to-date local information, so that the chosen trek matches both skill level and the current possibilities for completing it on the trip.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people who wanted to share their thorough knowledge of routes – a tradition that still characterizes the publisher’s books on walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Bart Jordans. English language. 320 pages. Third edition, published in 2018. ISBN 9781852849191.
