Trekking in the Indian Himalayas : 8 treks in Uttarakhand - Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Shivling and Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges by Brian Furze

A guidebook to trekking in the Uttarakhand region of the Indian Himalaya. These 8 guided routes are graded according to difficulty and include forest trails, gorge walks, mountain passes, high-altitude summits and glaciers. Suitable for hikers with a reasonable level of fitness and experience, each trek involves between 1000m and 4000m of elevation gain, with the highest route reaching more than 4300m in altitude. Treks take from 3-9 days to complete, with total lengths of 10-53 miles (15-85km). Includes 1:75,000 mapping of each stage, with trek overview maps and elevation profiles also providedHandy route summary tables give a snapshot of the treksAdvice on planning and preparation, including trek operators, guides and homestay accommodationInformation on safety considerationsGPX files available to download
Binding: Paperback / softback