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Trekking in the Himalaya
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- Book Synopsis
- Trek through the Himalaya and experience the full sweep of the world's greatest mountain range, from the glaciers of the Karakoram and the sacred kora around Mount Kailash in Tibet to the Everest and K2 base camps, the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits, and the remote kingdom of Bhutan. Spanning 2,400km across Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, the Himalayas offer a lifetime of trekking adventures across the most spectacular mountain terrain on earth.A large-format planning companion and source of inspiration, this celebrated Cicerone collection brings together 20 classic and lesser-known Himalayan treks, each written by an expert author with first-hand knowledge of the route. Rather than a conventional guidebook with detailed route descriptions, it provides a rich overview of each trek, capturing what makes it special and giving you everything you need to choose and begin planning your Himalayan adventure.Choose from 20 treks spanning the full length of the Himalayan chain, from K2 and Concordia and the Snow Lake glacier trek in Pakistan to the Lunana Snowman Trek and Gangkar Punsum base camp in Bhutan, with classic routes alongside remote expedition treks and sacred journeys.Experience the world's greatest mountains on foot, with treks to or around Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Nanda Devi, and the world's highest unclimbed peak, Gangkar Punsum in remote Bhutan.Discover lesser-known Himalayan classics, including the Zanskar Dream Trek, Inner and Lower Dolpo, the Dhaulagiri Circuit, the Kangchenjunga Singalila Ridge and Goecha La, the Everest Kangshung Face approach, and the Mount Kailash Kora in Tibet.Plan your Himalayan adventure with confidence using graded route overviews covering what makes each trek special, typical duration and difficulty, access, and practical considerations, with routes graded from moderate to expedition level to help you choose the right challenge.Prepare thoroughly with introductory sections covering trekking in the Himalaya, trekking styles, when to go, safety in the mountains, and minimum impact trekking across the diverse cultures and landscapes of the Himalayan region.Benefit from the expertise of a team of leading Himalayan authors, including Kev Reynolds, Bart Jordans, Steve Razzetti, Siân Pritchard-Jones, Bob Gibbons, Chris Townsend, Stephen Goodwin, and Steve Berry, each writing about the treks they know best.An essential addition to the shelf of anyone who dreams of the Himalaya, this trusted Cicerone planning companion is the perfect starting point for adventure in the world's greatest mountain range. Let a team of Himalayan experts inspire your next great journey.
- About The Author
- A lifelong passion for the countryside in general, and mountains in particular, drove Kev's desire to share his sense of wonder and delight in the natural world through his writing, guiding, photography and lecturing. Spending several months every year in various high-mountain regions researching guidebooks made him The Man with the World's Best Job. Kev enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Cicerone from the 1970s, producing 50 books, including guides to five major trekking regions of Nepal and to numerous routes in the European Alps and Pyrenees, as well as walking guides for Kent, Sussex and the Cotswolds. 'A Walk in the Clouds' is a collection of autobiographical short stories recording 50 years of mountain travel and adventures. He was also the contributing editor of the collaborative guide 'Trekking in the Himalaya' and Cicerone's celebratory anniversary compilation 'Fifty Years of Adventure'. A frequent contributor to outdoor magazines, Kev also wrote and illustrated brochures for national tourist authorities and travel companies. When not away in the mountains, Kev lived with his wife in a small cottage among what he called 'the Kentish Alps', with unrestricted walking country on the doorstep. But he also travelled throughout Britain during the winter months to share his love of the places he wrote about through a series of lectures. Sadly, Kev passed away in 2021. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and by many more he inspired through his writing and talks.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781852846053
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (20 September 2013)
- Number of Pages
- 252
- Weight
- 706 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 240 x 170 x 20 mm
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