The Himalaya have always fed the dreams and called to those who love wild places. Stretching from Pakistan through Northern India, Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, this book includes 20 descriptions of the best, and most spectacular treks in the range. From glaciers to jungle, snow-swept passes to plunging valleys, remote plateaus to bustling base camps, the Himalaya offer an unparalleled wealth of landscapes and trekking opportunities.<\/p>\n
This inspirational guide was edited by trekking specialist Kev Reynolds, and written by a team of eight experienced authors, writers and guides. A compilation of the best walking in the Himalaya, it looks at each trek in turn, and discovers what makes the trek special, and entices with vivid accounts and breathtaking photography.<\/p>\n
The Treks:<\/p>\n
Pakistan
\nK2 and Concordia
\nSnow Lake
\nNanga Parbat
\nIndia
\nZanskar Dream Trek (Ladakh)
\nNanda Devi (Garhwal and Kumaon)
\nKanchenjunga: Singalila Ridge and Goecha La (West Bengal and Sikkim)
\nTibet
\nMount Kailash Kora
\nEverest: Kangshung Face
\nNepal
\nInner Dolpo: Shey Gompa and the Crystal Mountain
\nLower Dolpo: from Juphal to Jumla
\nDhaulagiri Circuit
\nAnnapurna Circuit
\nAnnapurna Sanctuary
\nManaslu Circuit
\nLangtang and Helambu
\nEverest Base Camp
\nMakalu Base Camp
\nKangchenjunga: North and South Base Camps
\nBhutan
\nLunana Snowman Trek
\nGangkar Punsum Base Camp
\nActivities
\nHimalayan trekking.<\/p>\n
Seasons
\nTrekking in the Himalaya is governed by the monsoon; the majority of treks can
\nbe tackled in the spring or autumn, while those north of the Himalaya may be
\nenjoyed during summer.
\nCentres
\nTreks in this book are based in Pakistan, India (Ladakh, Zanskar, Garwhal,
\nWest Bengal and Sikkim), Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, and begin from a variety of
\ndifferent towns and villages.<\/p>\n
Difficulty
\nAll routes included in the book are graded (Gentle, Moderate, Demanding or
\nExpedition). A few moderate treks would suit first-time trekkers; most demand
\na high level of fitness; three are expedition treks where some mountaineering
\nskills or special equipment are required.<\/p>\n
Must See
\nTrekking to or around many of the world`s highest mountains: Mount Everest,
\nK2, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Nanda
\nDevi, Gangkar Punsum, Mount Kailash and journeys to remote places such as
\nZanskar, the Biafo and Hispar Glaciers and Dolpo.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"