A genuinely distinct travel and cultural guide to Tibet, Bhutan, and the Tibetan areas in Nepal, Western China, and Northern India. Presents updated travel information on both cities and remote areas, supplemented by extensive and valuable religious, cultural, and historical explanations, illustrations, b&w photos, language sections, and festival dates. Includes a unique collection of some 280 highly detailed maps covering the entire region. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)