Tibet : the Bradt travel guide
Bradt Tibet is a detailed guidebook for Tibet with a strong focus on Central Tibet, but also with information on eastern areas in Kham and Amdo. Comprehensive information on how to prepare for travel in Tibet, as well as the logistics of getting to various places like Lhasa, Shigatse,and so on are provided. Supplemental sections include details on Tibetan language, culture and history.
Introduction vii -- Pt. 1 General information: 1. Background information 1 -- 2. Practical information 37 -- 3. Health and safety 83 -- pt. 2 The guide: 4. Lhasa 101 -- 5. Exploring Central Tibet 151 -- 6. Lhasa to Kathmandu 171 -- 7. Star treks 207 -- 8. Amdo, Kham, and East Tibet 235 -- 9. The Tibetan world 261 -- Appendix 1 Language & useful gestures 175 -- Appendix 2 Glossary 286 -- Appendix 3 Further information 289 -- Index 301