TibetBradt Travel Guides, 2006 - 310 pages Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. The proverbial 'land of snows', it possesses some of the wildest and roughest road routes in high Asia. This title covers trekking, motoring and mountain-biking. It includes guidelines on cultural etiquette, local customs and travelling with minimum impact on Tibet's culture and environment. |
Table des matières
Background Information | 3 |
Practical Information | 37 |
Health and Safety | 83 |
PART TWO THE GUIDE | 99 |
Exploring Central Tibet | 151 |
Lhasa to Kathmandu | 171 |
Star Treks | 207 |
Appendix 2 | 286 |
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