Trekking in the Annapurna Region, 4th: Nepal Trekking Guides [Paperback]

Bryn Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Series: Trekking in the Annapurna Region | Publication Date: April 1, 2006

Following the Kali Gandaki River through the world's deepest valley, an ancient Tibetan trade route cuts across the Annapurna region. It's an area of astounding natural beauty ranging from lush rice fields in the south to the high-altitude desert plateau in the north, past Himalayan peaks of over 26,000 ft.

This fully revised and expanded fourth edition includes fifteen village plans and forty-five route maps covering these classic treks:
>Annapurna Circuit
>Annapurna Sanctuary
>Pokhara to Poon Hill
>Pokhara-Jomsom-Muktinath
>Tilicho Tal
>Dhaulagiri Ice-fall
>Plus- Manang Valley hikes, Siklis Eco-Trek, day walks from Jomsom, and an introduction to trekking peaks in the Annapurna region

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Excellent guide."--The Bookseller

"Good guides read like a novel and have you packing in no time. Trekking in the Annapurna Region falls into this category...As much fascinating detail...as practical information."--Today

"1st class trekking guide."--Adventure Travel magazine (UK)

"A good read...The guide differs from other trekking guides in its detail...Attractively illustrated."--The Herald

"Very fine guide."--Traveller magazine

"A very detailed and informative guide."--High magazine

About the Author

Bryn Thomas was born in Zimbabwe where he grew up on a farm. Since graduating from Durham University with a degree in anthropology, his travel on five continents has included a Saharan journey in a home-built kit-car, a solo 1500 mile cycle ride through the Andes, seven Himalayan treks, and 25,000 miles of rail travel. In 1992 he set up Trailblazer, to produce the series of route guides for adventurous travelers that has now grown to almost thirty titles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; 4th edition (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1873756682
• ISBN-13: 978-1873756683
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,139,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bryn Rocks!, December 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Trekking in the Annapurna Region, 3rd: Nepal Trekking Guides (Paperback)

This guide is all you need for the Annapurna. Beats the pants off Lonely Planet. Great maps, highlights, places to stay, etc.; small and lightweight; good gear list for preparing, info on when to go; bits on Kathmandu and Pokhara. We hiked the entire circuit and used Bryn several times each day.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed information with excellent maps, July 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Trekking in the Annapurna Region (Nepal Trekking Guide S) (Paperback)

I found the information in the book was great help. The maps together with the estimated timings were particularly helpful in deciding the route to take.

In addition to the treks Bryn Thomas also gives useful information on places to stay.

We used the book when treking from Jomsom to Pokhara and it was invaluable.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book!, March 31, 2002

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Moti Cohen (Tel Aviv, Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trekking in the Annapurna Region (Nepal Trekking Guide S) (Paperback)

I did the Annapurna Circuit trek (Around Annapurna) last September with this book. I was my bible.
The book has very good chapters about Nepal in general, Kathmandu and Pokhara but it's strength lies in the trail maps and text.
The maps are very very detailed (you can't get lost...), they indicate where is the next steep climbing and how much time does it takes to the next village. In the text you can find recommendations for eating and lodging (that never miss...).
The book covers all the popular treks in the Annapurna region but also offer side treks for more adventrous trekkers.

The bottom line : Worth every Penny!