Garhwal & Kumaon: A Trekker's Guide - Himalaya, northern India

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Reprinted

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Published

1 Jan 1998

Edition

First

ISBN

9781852842642

ISBN (10)

1852842644

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

Weight

220g

Pages

192

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Originally Published

1 Aug 1998

Garhwal and Kumaon: A Trekker's and Visitor's Guide

by KP Sharma

A guidebook to trekking in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions of the Himalayas of northern India at the centre of the Himalayan chain culminating in Nanda Devi. Garhwal has rugged mountains and valleys; Kumaon is more gentle. Easily accessible with some of India's most sacred sites. Short routes and strenuous treks, across glaciers and high cols. More...

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Seasons

Some trekking is possible year round, but the pre- and post-monsoon periods are the norm.

Centres

Access will be via Delhi. Main towns and hill stations are Dehra Dun, Hardwar, Rishikesh, Read More... Lansdowne, Pauri, Jishimath, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Almora, Nainital, Raniketh.

Difficulty

Treks range from easy, with short days, to long and strenuous. Dealing with altitude and Read More... acclimatisation are important to a successful trek.