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This stunning guidebook, covering 25 treks and 10 climbing peaks in the Indian Himalaya, is an essential tool for both experienced explorers or climbers and first-time trekkers. From the Indus River in the north, the Indian Himalaya fringe the Tibetan plain down to Nepal, continuing in Sikkim, where India meets Bhutan, China and Burma in the west of the country. Increasing numbers of tourists are discovering the joys of trekking, spurred on by the challenges set by early mountaineers and the country's rich mix of cultures. The book details a wide variety of treks, including some newly charted expedition-style routes and high-altitude peak climbs, and there is additional Information on trekking and climbing styles, ecological concerns, and health and safety. Top-class original mapping and lavish photography feature throughout.


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Harish Kapadia has been visiting the Himalaya for almost 40 years. During that time he has published nine books on the Himalaya and for the past 25 years has been the editor of the prestigious Himalayan Journal (a major authentic reference on the range). He was elected Honorary Member of the Alpine Club in London and has served as Vice President of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. In 1993 he was awarded the IMF Gold Medal. Married with two sons, he lives in Bombay. Consultant Victor Saunders is an internationally respected climber and qualified alpine guide. He is the author of Elusive Summits, which won the 1992 Boardman-Tasker prize and was featured in the Channel 4 documentary 'Magic Mountain' for UK television. He lives in Chamonix, France.
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