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.

Trekking in the Himalaya - Quick Facts

Location: Asia – Pakistan, India (Ladakh, Zanskar, Garwhal, West Bengal and Sikkim), Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan
Type of book: Large-format inspirational planning companion; overview of 20 treks with route snapshots, planning information, and graded difficulty; not a conventional step-by-step route guide
Treks in Pakistan: K2 and Concordia, Snow Lake, Nanga Parbat
Treks in India: Zanskar Dream Trek, Nanda Devi Sanctuary
Treks in Tibet: Mount Kailash Kora
Treks in Nepal: Inner Dolpo, Lower Dolpo, Dhaulagiri Circuit, Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Sanctuary, Manaslu Circuit, Langtang and Helambu, Everest Base Camp, Everest Kangshung Face, Makalu Base Camp, Kangchenjunga North and South Base Camps, Kangchenjunga Singalila Ridge and Goecha La
Treks in Bhutan: Lunana Snowman Trek, Gangkar Punsum Base Camp
Difficulty: Graded from moderate to expedition level; a few moderate treks suit first-time trekkers; most demand high fitness; three are expedition treks requiring mountaineering skills or special equipment
Best time to go: Spring or autumn for most treks; summer for treks north of the Himalayan range
Authors: Kev Reynolds, Bart Jordans, Steve Razzetti, Siân Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons, Chris Townsend, Stephen Goodwin, Steve Berry

Author Highlight

"The Himalaya stretches for approximately 2400 kilometres between the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan plateau. No matter how many treks you cram into your active years, one lifetime will never be enough to experience it all. So we’ve selected 20 routes of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty to provide a sample of what’s possible.”

- Kev Reynolds, editor of Trekking in the Himalaya
 

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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