Author: Hashmat Singh
Publisher: Roli Books
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 160
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8174361065
Description
Written by expert trekkers, those who have been there and come back, every crag, peak, stream and inch familiar to them, with brilliant photographs by Hashmat Singh, the book is a stimulating and certain invitation to trekkers.
Trekking in the Himalaya takes you away from the madding crowd to the white and silent core of the Himalaya. It lures you to Ladakh, Himachal, Garhwal and Kumaon; Bhutan, Sikkim and Darjeeling; and Nepal – five regions that make up a trekker’s paradise. There are nineteen mesmerizing treks to choose from- jungle-riddled, summit strewn, flower-rich, color-mad passages of thrill and adventure.
Comprehensive and informative, the book traces each trek, starting with invaluable data on travel preparations and emergencies. A well-planned out day-to-day itinerary along with suggested short walks and restful campsites is complemented by a map outlining the trial, and earmarking rest houses and night halts. There is even a trekking guide that prepares you for the trek.
Contents
INTRODUCTION: THE FIRST STEP
A CIRCLE OF WHITE FIRE
SECRET BHUTAN AND SIKKIM-DARJEELING WONDERLAND
Paro - Lingshi-Thimpu
The Wonderland
Kanchenjunga Base Camp
HIGH ON NEPAL
Everest Base Camp
Annapurna Sanctuary
Around Annapurna
Magical Mustang
LAND OF GODS: KUMAON AND GARHWAL
Roop Kund-Kuari Pass - Tapovan
Corbett to Nainital
Gangotri - Gaumukh - Tapovan
Ruinsara Tal - Har Ki Dun - Yamnotri
HOLY HIMACHAL
Spiti: Drive - Cum - Trek
Manikaran - Pin Parbati Pass- Pin Valley
Beas Kund - Bhrigu Lake
Tirthan Valley
To Bara Bangal
LADAKH: THE LAST LEG
Shang La - Matho La - Stok Kangri
Padum to Martselang
Padum - Lamayuru
Darcha - Padum