A travel memoir of the Snowman Trek, a 24-day journey through the Himalayas of Bhutan.
"In 2007 Kevin Grange decided to acquaint himself with the country of Bhutan by taking on this infamous trail, the Snowman Trek. He was thirty-three, at a turning point in life, and figured the best way to go at a crossroad was up. Against a backdrop of Buddhist monasteries and …
Trekking in Nepal, West Tibet, and Bhutan
by Swift, Hugh
fromSierra Club adventure travel guides
Trekking in Nepal, West Tibet, and Bhutan
by Swift, Hugh
fromSierra Club adventure travel guides
Trekking in Nepal, West Tibet, and Bhutan
by Swift, Hugh
fromSierra Club adventure travel guides
This charming book records one man's philosophical journey into the little-known culture of Bhutan. The gently meandering text pauses to meditate on the mystery of the ordinary as revealed in the natural world, emerging into wisdom and enlightenment. Gorgeously illustrated with …
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"In this funny, magical memoir, we accompany Linda Leaming on her travels through South Asia, sharing her experiences as she learns the language, customs, and religion; her surprising romance with a Buddhist artist; and her realizations about the unexpected path to happiness and…
"In this funny, magical memoir, we accompany Linda Leaming on her travels through South Asia, sharing her experiences as she learns the language, customs, and religion; her surprising romance with a Buddhist artist; and her realizations about the unexpected path to happiness and…
"Contents include: local customs and traditions; the impact of history, religion, and politics; the Bhutanese at home, work, and play; eating and drinking; dos, don'ts, and taboos; business practices; and communication, spoken and unspoken" --back cover.
"The tiny Kingdom of Bhutan, at the eastern end of the Himalayas, nestles between the giant nation states of China and India. Often called the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” it remained secluded until recent times, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited…
"Boasting soaring snow-clad peaks and tranquil valleys, and a rich Buddhist culture, Bhutan is an ideal destination for trekkers wishing to experience the magic of the Himalaya without the commercialism. Although independent trekking is not permitted, it can nonetheless prove di…
