6 reisgidsen en landkaarten Bhutan

Fotoboeken Bhutan

- Fotoboek over een koninkrijk in de Himalaya - Van de bekroonde auteur van de bestseller Boeddhisme in de Himalaya en Tibet - Dit prachtige fotoboek toont de lezer de verscheidenheid van Bhutan, een verborgen en zelden gefotografeerde parel in de Himalaya. Ingesloten tussen de twee reuzen China en India, wist dit koninkrijkje tot op heden haar ecologische, culturele en religieuze authenticiteit te bewaren. - Bhutan onthult het onbekommerde leven in bergdorpjes en volgt pelgrims op hun spirituele tocht door de Himalaya. Tekst en beeld leggen getuigenis af van het intact gebleven boeddhisme, de meditatieve verstilling, maar ook de kleurrijke rituelen en religieuze feesten in dit schitterende land. ... [meer info]

Schitterend fotoboek gemaakt door fotograaf Harald N. Nestroy van dit relatief onbekende land. ... [meer info]

Reisgidsen Bhutan

De perfecte reisgids voor zowel de georganiseerde als de zelfstandige reiziger. Naast een algemene inleiding van het land / streek vol met praktische informatie over hoe je er het beste kunt reizen: slapen, eten, vervoer, excursies ... alles kun je er in vinden. Engelstalig. Lonely Planet Bhutan, the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', is no ordinary place. This is a country where billboards are illegal, the rice is pink and there are wildlife sanctuaries for the migoi (the Bhutanese yeti). Vital visa information Special chapters on Bhutanese culture and Buddhism Dedicated trekking chapter Accommodation options ranging from simple huts to five-star luxury resorts ... [meer info]

Mooie algemene reisgids over het land met veel thematische hoofdstukken. Weinig praktische info, des te meer achtergrondverhalen, reisgids en veel illustraties. Engels. 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 Francoise 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. “...Colorful, practical guide, well illustrated with many astonishing photographs. Provides an in-depth general introduction to this kingdom's history, culture and ecology, with a comprehensive itinerary ranging from the major cities to the remotest monasteries. Special sections on selected topics, plus literary excerpts, including J. Claude White on an inter-sex mudfight....” - Traveller ... [meer info]

Reisverhalen en reisromans Bhutan

Often seen as a magical paradise at the end of the world, Bhutan is inaccessible to most travellers. Set against the dramatic scenery of the Himalaya, this beautiful memoir reveals hardships and happiness in a land almost untouched by the West. When Britta, a young physiotherapist, goes to work in a remote village hospital, her good intentions are put to the test amid monsoons, fleas and shocking conditions. But as she visits homes in the mountains and learns the mysteries of tantric Buddhism, the country casts its enduring spell. Gaining insights into the traditions of this mystical kingdom, she makes friends and falls in love. Bhutan will change her life forever. ... [meer info]

Wandelgidsen Bhutan

Bijozndere uitgave van deze gerenommeerde wandelgidsen-uitgever: vol met dagtochten en meerdaagse trekkings in dit fascinerende koninkrijk. Praktische informatie als route, zwaarte etc en schetsmatig kaartmateriaal. ... [meer info]

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