Exploring The Highlands of Himalaya

The Himalaya has witnessed four wars in its ranges. The highest battlefield in
the world, the Siachen glacier, is in this range. The explorations that began
with the arrival of the British continue even today?the last miles of the
explorations of the Tsangpo gorge were trod upon as recently as 2004. There
are Gaddis and Gujjars who roam the Himalaya with their flock; there are
forests and forestry movements by the people; there are trekkers and tourists
who enjoy the Himalayan range; there are indigenous tribes with their age-old
traditions. The Himalaya has been a subject of religious travels and has been
visited by famous mountaineers and explorers who opened this range for today’s
trekkers. The railways in India were first dreamt of in the Himalaya, and
narrow gauge trains on its slopes are a wonder.

The Himalaya has been classified in sections for better understanding,
observing its flowers and wildlife and various other activities, including
mountaineering. The Himalaya has influenced the Indian thought and life for
long. This book studies its various aspects to understand and bring to the
fore the knowledge about the Himalaya.
With 12 maps, 17 sketches and 81 photo-graphs, the book will be an invaluable
guide to trekkers, tourists and Himalayan lovers