An inspirational larger format book providing an overview of 20 memorable treks in the Himalaya. A stunning collection of all the best trekking ideas throughout the Himalayan range, they include such well-known classics as the treks to Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga base camps, and the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits. The ultra-long Lunana Snowman Trek and a kora around sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet are also included. There are epic glacier treks like that to Pakistan's Snow Lake; following in the footsteps of Shipton and Tilman towards Nanda Devi, and the approach to Gangkar Punsum - the world's highest unclimbed peak located in remote Bhutan.

Unlike a conventional guidebook, detailed route descriptions are not included; the book is, however, an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Himalayas. It looks at each route in turn and provides a snapshot of what makes the trek special, helping you choose the best routes to walk. Perfect either for planning, or for the armchair explorer.

About the authors  
Overview of routes   
Introduction       
About this book  
Trekking in the Himalaya: a background 
Trekking styles      
When to go   
Safety in the mountains  
Minimum impact trekking   

The Treks
Trek 1           K2 and Concordia – Steve Razzetti 
Trek 2           Snow Lake – Steve Razzetti  
Trek 3           Nanga Parbat – Bart Jordans  
Trek 4           Zanskar Dream Trek – Steve Berry  
Trek 5           Nanda Devi Sanctuary – Steve Berry   
Trek 6           Mount Kailash Kora – Siân Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons 
Trek 7           Inner Dolpo: Shey Gompa and the Crystal Mountain – Stephen Goodwin   
Trek 8           Lower Dolpo: from Juphal to Jumla – Kev Reynolds
Trek 9           Dhaulagiri Circuit – Bart Jordans   
Trek 10         Annapurna Circuit – Siân Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons  
Trek 11         Annapurna Sanctuary – Kev Reynolds  
Trek 12         Manaslu Circuit – Kev Reynolds   
Trek 13         Langtang and Helambu – Kev Reynolds   
Trek 14         Everest Base Camp – Kev Reynolds   
Trek 15         Everest: Kangshung Face – Bart Jordans   
Trek 16         Makalu Base Camp – Chris Townsend   
Trek 17         Kangchenjunga: North and South Base Camps – Kev Reynolds 
Trek 18         Kangchenjunga: Singalila Ridge and Goecha La – Kev Reynolds
Trek 19         Lunana Snowman Trek – Bart Jordans  
Trek 20         Gangkar Punsum Base Camp – Steve Berry 

APPENDIX A    Useful contacts   
APPENDIX B    Glossary for trekkers   
APPENDIX C    Further reading  

INDEX       

Seasons

Trekking in the Himalaya is governed by the monsoon; the majority of treks can be tackled in the spring or autumn, while those north of the Himalaya may be enjoyed during summer.

Centres

Treks in this book are based in Pakistan, India (Ladakh, Zanskar, Garwhal, West Bengal and Sikkim), Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, and begin from a variety of different towns and villages.

Difficulty

All routes included in the book are graded (Gentle, Moderate, Demanding or Expedition). A few moderate treks would suit first-time trekkers; most demand a high level of fitness; three are expedition treks where some mountaineering skills or special equipment are required.

Must See

Trekking to or around many of the world's highest mountains: Mount Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Nanda Devi, Gangkar Punsum, Mount Kailash and journeys to remote places such as Zanskar, the Biafo and Hispar Glaciers and Dolpo.

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