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.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781849659949
Publisert
2013
Utgiver
Cicerone Press Ltd
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Antall sider
256
Forfatter