Bradley Mayhew

Get to the heart of Bhutan and begin your journey now!Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Bhutan, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.Lonely Planet Bhutan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Join the pilgrims at colourful Changangkha Lhakhang, hike to the dramatic cliff -hanging Taktshang Goemba, or explore the busy weekend market at Thimpu; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet Bhutan Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout. Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices. Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - festivals, architectur...

The most popular and up-to-date guide to this growth tourism destinationBhutan, known as the ''Land of the Thunder Dragon'', is a Himalayan kingdom where the best of traditional culture thrives and the latest sustainable developments are enthusiastically em-braced..Inspirational images, destination highlights and recommendations from our expert authors..Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip..Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique..Plus trip-booking tips, trekking guide, Buddhism in Bhutan chapter and Illustrated architec-ture essay.Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Thimphu, Western Bhutan, Western Bhutan, Eastern Bhutan, Treks, Understand Bhutan and Survival chapters.

Bradley Mayhew empezó a escribir guías de viajes hace 20 años. Sus primeros viajes los hizo mientras estudiaba chino en la Universidad de Oxford, y desde entonces ha enfocado su experiencia en China, el Tibet, el Himalaya y Asia central. Es coautor de las guias de Lonely Planet Tibet, Nepal, Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Bhutan, Central Asia y muchas otras. Bradley tambien ha protagonizado dos series de television para Arte y SWR, una siguiendo los pasos de Marco Polo por Turquia, Iran, Afganistan, Asia central y China, y la otra recorriendo las 10 grandes rutas senderistas mas pintorescas de Europa. Su andadura con Lonely Planet empezo con la guia de Pakistan y la carretera del Karakorum, a la que siguieron las primeras ediciones de Southwest China y Shanghai.Joe Bindloss se enamoro de Tailandia durante un viaje por Asia a principios de la decada de 1990, y desde entonces ha vuelto innumerables veces a escalar, andar, hacer submarinismo y comprar utensilios de cocina para preparar fantasticos platos tailandeses en casa. Ha colaborado con Lonely Planet en mas de 50 titulos y cuando no esta en ruta es editor de destino en Lonely Planet pata el Subcontinente indio.

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Lonely Planet s Sri Lanka is your passport to the most relevant up to date advice on what to see and skip and what hidden discoveries await you Laze on a gorgeous beach surf at Arugam Bay and watch for whales at Marissa all with your trusted travel companion Get to the heart of Sri Lanka and begin your journey now

Lonely Planet s Nepal is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer with recommendations for both popular and lesser known experiences Explore the temples of Kathmandu search for tigers in Chitwan National Park and trek in the shadow of some of the highest mountains all with your trusted travel companion

Get to the heart of Yellowstone&Grand Teton National Parks and begin your journey now!Lonely Planet Yellowstone&Grand Teton National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.Spot wolves and grizzlies in Lamar Valley, watch geysers erupt in Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basin, or get out on the water in a kayak or canoe at Jackson Lake; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside the Lonely Planet Yellowstone&Grand Teton National Parks Travel Guide: User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations. Focused on the besthikes, drives, and cycling tours. Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, co...

Ancient cities, desert landscapes and the most intriguing sea in the world: Lonely Planets Jordan covers them all. But venture beyond Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea for activities coverage you wont find in any other guidebook. Hiking, scrambling, rock climbing, camel trekking, 4WD excursions theres more adventure here than Lawrence of Arabia had time for. PETRA IN DEPTH highlights, hiking routes and how to get off the beaten path ECOTOURISM OPTIONS extensive coverage of the flagship Dana Nature Reserve, plus hints on how to spend your money to make a difference RELAX like Cleopatra and Herod the Great, who knew a great Dead Sea spa treatment when they saw it SLEEP UNDER THE STARS and experience legendary Bedouin hospitality, or opt for roofed comfort: every accommodation review packed with opinion GET ORGANISED tips on border crossings, Internet access, digital photography and transport routes

El reino de Nepal, situado a lo largo de las más altas cumbres del Himalaya, se dibuja como una tierra de paisajes sublimes, templos desgastados y algunas de las mejores rutas para practicar el trékking. En contraste con su pobreza, Nepal disfruta de una gran riqueza paisajistica y tesoros culturales. Desde tiempos inmemoriales, este territorio ha estimulado la imaginacion de Occidente, y a los turistas que lo visitan les resulta un lugar dificilmente olvidable. Muchos viajeros, seducidos por los encantos de Nepal, regresan, pero conscientes de su amplia complejidad natural y cultural, y provistos de un buen par de botas de montaña para fortalecer las piernas.

Ciudades antiguas, desiertos y el mar más fascinante del mundo se ocultan en esta guía de Lonely Planet. Pero hay que aventurarse más allá de Petra, Wadi Rum y el mar Muerto y descubrir actividades que no propone ninguna otra guia. Senderismo, escalada, trekking en camello y excursiones en todoterreno: ni el propio Lawrence de Arabia pudo participar en todas las aventuras que depara esta pais.. Petra en profundidad: lo mas destacado, excursiones y como salirse de los caminos trillados.. Turismo ecologico. Amplia cobertura de la famosa Reseva Natural de Dana y consejos para emplear el dinero en pro de la sostenibilidad.. Informacion detallada sobre las excelsas termas del mar Muerto, para relajarse como Cleopatra y Herodes el Grande.. Todas las reseñas sobre alojamiento, ampliamente detalladas, para dormir bajo las estrellas y experimentar la legendaria hospitalidad beduina, o a cubierto.. Datos acerca de pasos fronterizos, acceso a Internet, fotografia digital y transporte.

Wild, spectacular Yellowstone thrills visitors with gushing geysers and free-roaming wildlife. Grand Teton entices with jagged peaks and glacial lakes. Packed with information for everyone from families with small children to hardcore outdoor adventurers, this guide takes you there. Thermal Wonders: From world-famous Old Faithful to gem-colored hot springs, Yellowstone's wild thermal features. Wildlife: Bison, elk, bears, moose, wolves, bald eagles - this guide tells you where to spot them. Outdoor Fun: The best spots for hiking, camping, rock-climbing, skiing, fishing, boating, and more. Insider Tips: Hundreds of places to stay, eat, and play, as well as how to find a wealth of hidden treasures. Beyond the Parks: From the Wild West bluster of Cody to the exhilarating ski slopes of Jackson Hole.