Author: K L Sharma
Publisher: Indus Publications
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 128
ISBN/UPC (if available): 817387171X
Description
Trekking in the Himalayas has always been a spiritual experience. Difficulties of the journey and unceasing revelry of the mighty forces of nature bewilder the human mind. The journey to Kailash-Mansarovar raises the level of consciousness to union with Him-the Eternal Being.
This book is an attempt at exposing the reader to various aspects of this journeys to Eternity. A valuable guide, it gives a day-to-day account of the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra on the Indian as well as Tibetan side, besides important information about the geography of the region, preparation of the journey, mountain trekking, tips for photography, and much more. Valuable appendices give information such as format of application, documentation, important do’s and don’ts, altitudes of important places, clothing & equipment, food items & medicines required, etc. Sixteen photographs of the yatra route have been added in the book to reveal the breathtaking natural beauty of the area.
Contents
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
Preparation of the Journey
Day-wise Account of the Yatra on Indian Side
Day-wise Account of the Yatra on Tibetan Side
APPENDICES
Format of Application for Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
Documentation
Instructions on Mountain Trekking Important Do’s and don’ts
Altitudes of Important Places
Tips for Mountain Photography
Clothing and Equipment for Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
Food Items to be Purchased for the Group for Use on Tibetan Side
Medicines Recommended
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX