New Delhi, 2000, 2nd edition. 244 pp, 37 plates, maps. This excellent trekkers' guide, a virtual Himalayan bible, has been written by one who faced the challenge of some of the world's mightiest mountains, including Everest, several times over. 'This book takes us through the Himalayan routes in India, Nepal, Pakistan,Bhutan, China and Afghanistan, detailing the landscapes and the people, the facilities and the difficulties. 'This book should be of interest to trekkers, mountaineers, students and all those who are interested in the Himalayas all over the world.
Contents: 1. India. 2. Nepal. 3. Pakistan. 4. Bhutan. 5. China. 6. Afghanistan. Hardcover, DJ, New.