Very useful book. Essential for planning your Tibet trip. Tips on itineraries, ideas for treks, where and when to go. Hikes that you would never have dreamt of or only read about as brief descriptions in travel brochures are explained here in full detail. He writes with in-depth knowledge of the subject and with great sensitivity and enthusiasm. Now it has been expanded for the second edition to include even more details - new treks in little visited areas to day hikes around Lhasa, this book has it all. Also a great section on Tibetan language and the birds of the countryNone of the guide books come near this.