num_pages: 351
description: THE HIMALAYA - since the days of the Silk Route caravans, a land that has lured Western travelers to its exotic towns, remote valleys, and lofty peaks. Thousands of trails interconnect through this scenic and storied region, some well traveled and others all but unknown; all beckon the adventurous visitor.Here is the only guidebook to cover the entire Himalaya system, including the hill regions of Pakistan (Chitral, the Gilgit River Valleys, and Baltistan); India (Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Gharwal, and Sikkim); all of Nepal; and parts of Bhutan. An indespensable item for any Himalaya-bound traveler, whether booking through agencies or independently, this trekker's guide will help you discover the spectacular landscapes and rich cultural experiences to be found in this special part of the world.
language: English
title: The Trekker's Guide to the Himalaya and Karakoram
publisher: Sierra Club Books - San Francisco