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

Almost at the centre of the Himalayan chain culminating in Nanda Devi. Garhwal consists of rugged mountains and valleys; Kumaon is more gentle. Easily accessible, the region includes some of India’s most sacred sites. 30 routes from short and straightforward to very strenuous treks with glaciers and cols to cross at 5000m.

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

Author

KP Sharma

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852842642

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£9.99

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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, Lansdowne, Pauri, Jishimath, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Almora, Nainital, Raniketh.

Difficulty

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

Must See

Nanda Devi, the sacred shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath.

Part I
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY & SOCIETY
    People
    Folklore
    Village Life
    Education
    Roads
    Political Administration
    Social Traditions and Customs
    Religion

Part II
TOURISM
    Accommodation
    Main Towns & Hill Stations
    Mountaineering, Skiing, Fishing, River Running
    Flora & Fauna
    National Parks
TEMPLES
    Temples in Garhwal & Kumaon
    Access Routes by Transport

Part III
TREKKING IN GENERAL
    Organised Treks
    Going it Alone
    When to Go
    What to Take
    Health and Fitness
    Medical Facilities, Rescue, Maps & Trekker’s Code
    Choosing your Trek, Distances & Altitudes, Restricted Areas

TREKKING ROUTES
Eastern Garhwal Routes
    Pindari Glacier
    Kafni Glacier
    Sunderdhunga Glacier
    Deval Extension
    Milam & Ralam Glacier
    Pachhu Glacier Extension
    Ralam Glacier Extension
    Niti Valley via Unta Dhura Pass
    Kali and Kuti Valleys to Chhota Kailash
    Munsyari-Khalya Top
    Rupkund (Mystery Lake)
    Vikaltal Lake & Brahmtal Ridge
    Kwari Pass
    Valley of Flowers
    Hemkunt Lake
    Gangotri-Gaumukh
    Gangotri-Kedarnath & Extension
    Khatling Glacier

Western Garhwal Routes
    Dodital Lake
    Dayara
    Sukhi-Hanuman Chatti via Bamsarukhal
    Harkidoon
    Ruinsar Lake
    Harkidoon-Yamunotri via Bali Pass
    Osla-Jankichatti via Tatka/Puldhar Pass
    Osla-Hanuman Chatti via Phachukandi Pass
    Dehra Dun-Dhanolti and Surkanda Devi Temple
    New Tehri-Chamba-Gaja
    Nagtibba

APPENDIXES
    A:    Table of Peaks
    B:     Application to climb for Submission to Indian Authorities
    C:     Instructions for Foreign Expeditions

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