Indian Himalaya Handbook, 2nd Travel Guide to the Indian Himalaya

by Betts, Vanessa; Dare, Annie; Baker, Alex

• ISBN13: 9781907263170
• ISBN10: 1907263179
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-02-01
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks

Summary

The roof of the world and its greatest mountain range the Himalaya has been capturing the imagination of travelers for centuries. From Garhwal and Kumaon in Uttar Pradesh, the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar, plus the Eastern Himalaya: Darjeeling and Sikkim Footprint's completely updated 2nd edition Indian Himalaya Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the whole region. Visitors can be wowed by its rugged beauty and inspired by the unique culture of the people that live there. Including fantastic listings on the vast array of adventure activities on offer, including trekking, cycling and climbing, plus all the necessary information on where to eat and sleep this guide is perfect for anyone looking to escape the crowds

Author Biography

Vanessa Betts is a writer and editor from England. She went to India in 1997, as the first stop on a round-the-world ticket, and then found out that nowhere else could quite compare. After time spent living and working in Australia, Egypt and England she has been based in India, chiefly in Kolkata, since March 2006. Vanessa now lives in Israel where she’s updating Footprint’s new guide to the country.

 

Annie Dare is a writer and journalist based in north London. She read English Literature at Sussex University’s School of African and Asian Studies, and the History of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has travelled in India since 1995.