Books, Travel, Asia, Bhutan

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Richard Whitecross
Bhutan (Country Guide)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Search for fried ferns, jellied cowskins, and dried yak cheese at Thimphu's weekend market. Be blessed with a 10-inch penis at Chimi Lhakhang, the home of the 'Divine Madman.' Dance with snowlions and banter with clowns at the pick of Bhutan's colorful festivals. Hike up to the gavity-defying Tiger's Nest monastery, reputedly held on to the sheer cliff face by the hairs of angels. Understand murals and monsters with in-depth coverage of Bhutanese Buddhism and culture by our regional expert. Special trekking chapter brings Himalayan peaks that little bit closer... Find out more and swap yeti-spotting tips at lonelyplanet.com

Jamie Zeppa
Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan
by Riverhead Trade (Paperback)

John Berthold
Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon
by Wisdom Publications (Hardcover)

In Bhutan, progress is measured in terms of "Gross National Happiness" and Thimphu, the capital city, has no traffic lights. This mesmerizing book captures the beauties of this remote kingdom, the only independent country to support Buddhism as the official state religion. Readers are transported to ancient fortresses and temples, colorful festivals, and religious ceremonies, as well as to isolated communities along the roof of the world. Featuring photographs taken over the course of three years, the book guides readers through areas normally off-limits to Western visitors, and encompasses a wide range of landscape, portrait, and editorial photographs.

ITMB Publishing
Bhutan Map by ITMB (Travel Reference Map)
by ITMB Publishing (Map)

Folded road and travel map. Scale 1:380,000. Legend shows places to stay and places of interest, International/district boundaries, railways, passes, airports, bus stations, gas stations, camping sites, museums, Buddhist temples, Chortens (Buddist monuments), monasteries/churches, Dzongs (Fortress), nature reserves, national parks. Includes inset of Thimphu (national capital), Paro.

Britta Das
Buttertea at Sunrise: A Year in the Bhutan Himalaya
by Dundurn Press (Paperback)

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 beguiling memoir recalls hardships and happiness in a land almost untouched by the West. When Britta Das goes to work as a physiotherapist in a remote village hospital, her good intentions are put to the test amid monsoons, fleas, and startling conditions. But as she visits homes in the mountains and learns the mysteries of Tantric Buddhism, the country captivates her very soul. Gaining insights into the traditions of the mystical kingdom, Britta makes friends, falls in love, and battles illness. Throughout it all, as she writes, she worries about the "destructive nearness of technology" and fears that Bhutan's charm and innocence may soon be lost. Still, Bhutan has endured for centuries, and there is no denying that the country has transformed her life forever.

Ashi Dori Wangmo Wangchuck
Treasures of the Thunder Dragon: A Portrait of Bhutan
by Penguin Global (Hardcover)

Francoise Pommaret
Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom, Fifth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
by Odyssey Publications (Paperback)

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 Françoise 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. • Extensively revised and updated by the ...

Russ Carpenter, Blyth Carpenter
Blessings of Bhutan (A Latitude 20 Book)
by University of Hawaii Press (Paperback)

This is an account of a complex nation on the cusp of tradition and modernity. Bhutan is distinctive - from its social structures to its development philosophy of Gross National Happiness. The authors blend narrative about the country's history, religon and arts with personal anecdotes.

Bart Jordans
Bhutan: A Trekker's Guide (Cicerone Guide)
by Cicerone Press (Turtleback)

Gyurme Dorje
Footprint Tibet Handbook : The Travel Guide
by Footprint Handbooks (Paperback)

Tibet is the cultural heart of inner Asia and the highest region on earth. This updated handbook has details of the entire country, including the provinces of Kham and Amdo. It aims to give insight into Tibet and the mountain kingdom of Bhutan, with the access points for travellers from Kathmandu and China. Practical information is included on the five "gateway" cities including Kathmandu. The book is part of an award-winning series of handbooks which are regularly updated. They are designed for all travellers, whatever their age or budget, and are edited by experienced and energetic travellers.

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