Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom (Odyssey Guide. Bhutan)

“The bible of Bhutan guide books.”Travel & Leisure Shoe-horned into the Grand Himalayas BhutanLand of the Peaceful Thunder Dragonis a fiercely independent kingdom that celebrated its centenary in 2008. 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. 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 Franoise Pommaret. Includes: Passionate introduction to Bhutanese culture and history by resident authorthe worlds leading expert on Bhutan Literary extracts with an historical perspective Trekking and mountaineering in this spectacular kingdom National symbols of Bhutan ceremonial scarves the Dzongkha language chortens and mandalas Archery and other national sports plus much more