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A guidebook to 22 trekking routes in Bhutan, plus variants. The graded routes vary in terms of difficulty, although many involve high altitude and remote terrain calling for self-reliance.
The routes range from 2 to 24 days. Highlights include the Lunana 'Snowman' Trek, the Jhomolhari Trek, the Druk Path Trek, the Dagala 'Thousand Lakes' Trek, and opportunities to visit Gangkar Punsum Base Camp.
Route description
illustrated with
sketch mapping
Can be used to select, prepare for and enhance an
organised expedition
(since independent trekking is not permitted in Bhutan)
Notes on
trekking seasons, outfitters, transport, accommodation and food, equipment, and medical considerations
(including safety at altitude)
An insight into Bhutanese mountain life, plus advice on
cultural awareness
About the author
Originally from the Netherlands, Bart Jordans has been guiding and exploring treks and (trekking) peaks in the Himalayas, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, European Alps, Kilimanjaro, Simien Mountains of Ethiopia, Moroccan Atlas Mountains and Damavand in Iran since 1984. Most of his guiding experience is in Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan. He has been guiding in Pakistan since 1989. Originally from the Netherlands, he lived in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan for over four years with his wife and two children. He also lived in Vietnam for two years, and is now settled in Copenhagen. He caught the bug for mountain activities early in life when his parents took the family to either the Swiss or Austrian Alps every year, and with his brother he later trekked and climbed throughout the Alpine range. From Amsterdam he regularly visited Belgium and the UK for rock climbing. As well as Bart's acclaimed Bhutan: A Trekker's Guide (a finalist at Canada's Banff Mountain Book Festival 2006), he has written a guidebook to Pakistan's Karakoram range and contributed the section on the Kangshung Face trek for Kev Reynolds' trekking guide to Everest and four chapters to Trekking in the Himalaya , edited by Kev Reynolds. Bart is a freelance trekking guide for several well-known companies. When not in the mountains he works in the outdoor gear business and writes articles on the mountains of Bhutan, for which he is a noted expert. For any enquiries and comments contact Bart at info@bhutantreks.com .
Summary
A guidebook to 22 multi-day treks in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks. The trails vary from 2 to 23 days long. The routes are mostly in western and central Bhutan, and range from easy to strenuous depending on the length, altitude and difficulty. Includes advice on cultural awareness.
