Spiti, Adventures in the Trans- Himalaya

Spiti, which literally means the ‹middle land›, is a grey and barren landscape
situated to the north of Shimla. It is the Trans-Himalayan land with Tibet to
its east, Ladakh to its north, Kullu to its west and Kinnaur guarding the
south. Due to restriction of inner line and difficulties of travel not many
have visited this fascinating land. Now with all the restrictions removed
Spiti is the most sought after tourist destination.
There are many a mountains to be climbed, valleys to be trekked and passes to
be crossed. Isolated from civilization, the monasteries in Spiti are unique
and remotely placed. Some of them, like the Tabo Monastery, are almost 1000
years old.a splendid book, a portrait and a history, a record of climbs and
treks and almost a guidebook, all in one. 59 photographs and 10 maps. 2nd
edition.