Bhutan Himalaya

Satellite-derived base provides a good representation of the countrys topography; main rivers, peaks and mountain passes are named. National parks and other protected areas are highlighted. The map shows the countrys road network plus highlights and names numerous trekking routes. Symbols indicate locations of base camps, various religious sites, museums, etc. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 30 intervals. The index has separate lists for places, peaks, passes, lakes, base camps, dzongs, monasteries and chortens. Also provided is an enlargement of the Paro area including the international airport, a street plan of Thimpu City indicating locations of hotels and various facilities, tables showing monthly temperatures at various locations, wind chill and heat indexes, plus a list of 27 trekking routes with difficulty rating and altitude change, etc.