Lindsay Brown

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.

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...

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.

Sunscreen: check! Surf gear: check! Lonely Planet: check! Make the great Aussie pilgrimage up the eastern seaboard sun-kissed realm of beaches and buzzing cities, wilderness and wildlife, country retreats and wineries. Our definitive guidebook gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect coastal odyssey.

Pakistan is a country for the truly intrepid. Whether you're trekking in mind-blowing mountainscapes, experiencing life in a Pashtun village, standing awestruck in front of one of the world's biggest mosques or wandering through fabled bazaars - be prepared for a warm-hearted welcome, and expect the unexpected. You'll need a reliable companion; and this guidebook is it. Cover the country - We do, from Karachi to Peshawar and up the Karakoram Highway into China. Get informed about Pakistan's history, politics and culture with chapters written by experts in their fields. Find your way with the help of 90 easy-to-use maps, including customised itinerary maps. Get high - Our experts give you details on Pakistan's best treks. Keep out of trouble - Vital safety tips, from advice on how to dress to places to avoid.

Ciudades bulliciosas, sensaciones culinarias, playas preciosas, islas idílicas y selvas rebosantes de vida: todo esto se encuentra en Malasia. El pegadizo eslogan "Malaysia, Truly Asia" (Malasia, la autentica Asia) sigue siendo cierto. Esta peninsula multicultural cautiva los cinco sentidos con sus influencias malasias, chinas e indias. Explorar el casco viejo de George Town y probar su comida callejera de Penang. Bañarse, tumbarse en la playa, hacer buceo, comer y sestear en Pulau Perhentian. Senderismo entre paisajes lunares para ver la puesta de sol en la cumbre del monte Kinabalu.Incluye: Kuala Lumpur, Malaca, Cameron Highlands, Penang, Pulau Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Kuantan, Kota Bharu, Taman Negara, Comprender Malasia y Guia practica.

Esta guía dedicada a Rajastán, Delhi y Agra permitirá contemplar el Taj Mahal en una romántica visita a medianoche o apreciar la armonía entre el ser humano y la naturaleza en las aldeas bishnoi; picotear bhajia picante en los bulliciosos bazares de Delhi o pestañear como los camellos en la caleidoscopica feria anual de Pushkar. Una completa informacion fruto de mil horas de investigacion y cientos de viajes en tren. Un cuadernillo en color sobre arte y artesania rajastanies. Capitulos de Cultura e Historia escritos por un autor residente en Delhi.