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Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom (Odyssey Guide. Bhutan)

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Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom (Odyssey Guide. Bhutan)

"The bible of Bhutan guide books."â€•Travel & Leisure

Shoe-horned into the Grand Himalayas, Bhutanâ€•Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragonâ€•is 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 FranÃ§oise Pommaret.

Includes:

Passionate introduction to Bhutanese culture and history by resident authorâ€•the world's 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