Tibet - Lonely Planet Author:Bradley Mayhew, Michael Kohn Shangri-la, the Land of Snows, the roof of the world: the magical, mysterious Buddhist kingdom of Tibet is without doubt one of the world's most remarkable places. Whether you seek spiritual enlightenment or a close-up look at the world's highest mountains, Lonely Planet will guide you on your quest. — ? MAKE A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY with our compre... more »hensive coverage of the Tibetan plateau including western Sichuan and the gateway cities of Kathmandu and Chengdu
? GO DEEPER - Decipher the deities and uncover the concepts with the help of our special chapter on Tibetan Buddhism
? PACE YOURSELF - Our expert trekking chapter takes you on Tibet's most spectacular routes - walk in the footsteps of nomads, pilgrims and the conquerors of Everest
? MAKE YOUR OWN WAY with the help of detailed transport information and over 50 maps
? WORK THE BUREAUCRACY - Thorough advice on getting visas and permits« less