Bhutan Trekking Routes

ISO 19115-3 Metadata

Metadata Information

Metadata identifier:
Identifier code: 8055BC8F-59CB-4873-BB09-0E62530C66B5
Default locale:
Language code: eng
Character encoding: utf8
Metadata contact:
Role: publisher
Responsible party:
Organization:
Name: National Land Commission
Contact information:
Phone:
Number type: voice
Number: 02 – 339337
Phone:
Number type: facsimile
Number: 02 – 339337
Address:
Delivery point: National Land Commission
City: Thimphu
Postal code: 142
Country: BT
e-mail address: tchhetri@nlcs.gov.bt
Indvidual:
Individual:
Name: Tika Chhetri
Position name: GIST
Metadata date information:
Date type: revision
Date: 2024-04-02T00:00:00
Metadata standard:
Title: ISO 19115-3 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 1: Fundamentals
Edition: 2014
Metadata scope:
Resource scope: dataset
Metadata maintenance:
Update frequency: asNeeded

Data Identification Information

Resource citation:
Title: Bhutan Trekking Routes
Alternate titles: Tourist Map
Citation date:
Date type: publication
Date: 2022-11-21T00:00:00
Citation date:
Date type: creation
Date: 2022-09-30T00:00:00
Citation date:
Date type: revision
Date: 2024-03-12T00:00:00
Abstract: The dataset comprises trek routes in Bhutan, surveyed since 2017 using Handheld GPS devices with a 10-meter accuracy. These routes serve tourists, trekkers, hikers, and mountain bikers, facilitating outdoor exploration. The primary objective is to develop guide maps and apps for user convenience. While some routes have undergone feasibility studies, others require further ground validation. the dataset offers a resource for adventure enthusiasts exploring the diverse landscapes of Bhutan.
Purpose: The dataset of trek routes in Bhutan, surveyed with Handheld GPS devices since 2017, aims to facilitate outdoor activities such as trekking, hiking, and mountain biking, providing guidance for adventurers exploring the diverse landscapes of Bhutan.
Status: onGoing
Point of contact:
Role: pointOfContact
Responsible party:
Organization:
Name: National Land Commission
Contact information:
Phone:
Number type: voice
Number: 02 – 339337
Phone:
Number type: facsimile
Number: 02 – 339337
Address:
Delivery point: National Land Commission
City: Thimphu
Postal code: 142
Country: BT
Hours of service: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Indvidual:
Individual:
Name: Tika Chhetri
Position name: GIST
Spatial representation type: vector
Spatial resolution:
Spatial resolution:
Equivalent scale:
Scale denominator: 25000
Spatial resolution:
Spatial resolution:
Distance:
Distance: 10
Units of measure: m
Themes or categories of the resource: location
Resource extent:
Geographic element:
Bounding rectangle:
West longitude: 89.1365512367
East longitude: 92.0232313313
North latitude: 28.0843826929257
South latitude: 27.001008
Resource maintenance:
Update frequency: asNeeded
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords: open

Resource constraints:
General Constraints:
Limitations of use: The limitations of this dataset include potential inaccuracies due to the 10-meter accuracy of Handheld GPS devices and the need for further ground validation, as well as the dynamic nature of trek routes which may change over time due infrastructure development or natural constraints
Resource constraints:
General Constraints:
Limitations of use: Open
Default locale:
Language code: eng
Character encoding: utf8

Spatial Representation Information

Vector Data

Geometric objects:
Object type: curve
Object count: 64

Reference System Information

Reference system identifier:
Identifier code: EPSG: 5266

Resource Lineage

Lineage scope:
Scope level: series
Source:
Source description: All data for the trek routes dataset were collected exclusively using Handheld GPS devices. In certain areas, particularly those densely covered by forest canopy, multipath errors may have occurred, potentially reducing the accuracy of the collected data. In addition for certain treks where there were negligible gaps in routes, topo base map and open data were used as supplements. Some of the trek routes along the popular trek routes were being validated on desktop by Department of Tourism in March-April 2024
Process step:
Process description: The raw data collected from Handheld GPS devices is processed using GIS software such as QGIS and ArcGIS. Topology validation is conducted during this processing stage to ensure the integrity of the dataset. In instances where minor data gaps are identified, external data sources such as topographic base maps or open base maps are referenced for supplementation. This process enhances the accuracy and completeness of the final dataset for trek routes in Bhutan.

Distribution Information

Distribution format:
Format specification citation:
Title: ESRI Shapefile
Edition: NA
Digital transfer options:
Units of distribution: MB
Transfer size: 6.47