Trekking in the Himalayas : A Guide to the Finest Routes

Contents: Introduction. 1. To the base of Tirich Mir. 2. In the Kafir Valleys. 3. Around Nanga Parbat. 4. Traversing the Biafo and Hispar Glaciers. 5. Trekking on the Baltoro Glacier and to K2. 6. Across the Zangskar. 7. To the source of the Ganges. 8. Around mount Kailas. 9. In the Annapurna Sanctuary. 10. Around Annapurna. 11. Mustang : discovering the forbidden kingdom. 12. In the Langtang and Helambu Valleys. 13. In the Khumbu Valleys. 14. The Rongbuk and Kabshung Valleys, at the base of Everest. 15. At the base of Chomolhari. Index of places.

"On the rooftop of the world, among the highest peaks on earth, in the heart of remarkable mountain ranges: the Himalayas and the Karakoram constitute a natural sanctuary of inimitable beauty, as well as the meeting ground of three great Asian civilizations. For this reason, millions of visitors follow the many paths, at the base of fourteen 8,000-metre peaks, among splendid forests and dizzying panoramas, on the tracks of the fabled abominable snowman, in search of ancient monuments. The fifteen routes recommended in this guidebook contain the best of walking in the Himalayas, combining detailed illustrations with exceedingly useful advice on what equipment is needed, on when to set out, and on engaging guides, and when they are needed."