This guide offers a comprehensive view of the whole of the Indian Himalayas. Featuring both the popular destinations as well as the less well known areas, it covers the Western Himalaya - Garhwal (Land of the Forts) and Kumaon Himalaya in Utter Pradesh, the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar; and the Eastern Himalaya - the Darjeeling area and Sikkim. All aspects of trekking are covered, with guidance on how to organise a trip. Information is provided on: when to go, with comprehensive details on climate and seasons; accommodation, eating and other practicalities; and background - culture, history, geography, religion and the people.
- ISBN10 1900949792
- ISBN13 9781900949798
- Publish Date 1 November 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 May 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Footprint Handbooks
- Format Paperback
- Pages 430
- Language English