Lonely Planet Trekking in the Indian Himalaya (Paperback)

by Garry Weare (Author) "In many respects the history of the Indian Himalaya reflects the passage of history in northern India..." (more)
Key Phrases: trekking chapters, organise porters, trekking agents, Himachal Pradesh, Nanda Devi, Guest House (more...)

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Product Description

Indulge your spirit of adventure and trek the spectacular Indian Himalaya. First-timers and seasoned trekkers alike can experience the region’s rich blend of cultures, religions and dramatic landscapes, led by author and Indian Himalaya devotee Garry Weare.

• accurate route descriptions for more than 200 days of trekking
• custom-made, two-colour maps for all treks
• invaluable advice on hiring guides and porters plus tips on trekking independently
• trekker-specific equipment, medical and language sections
• suggestions for environmentally responsible trekking

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 4 edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740590856
• ISBN-13: 978-1740590853
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #794,376 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars for himalaya lovers, January 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Trekking In The Indian Himalaya: A Lonely Planet Walking Guide (Paperback)

the book presents a very focussed view for people interested in trekking in the indian region of the himalayas. it gives details of treks along with relevant maps. it is not for those looking for a general tourist guide for the region, but can be used by a variety of trekkers. usually one does not trust the trek details and advice given in such books and this might be very general at times. but it is different in this book. I am myself from one region in the himalayas and some of the facts and details about my region were also interesting and so accurate that this made me like and trust the book.i have also read the previous edition, and the author has built the book across regions. but the information is not very consistent across regions and one can easily make out some gaps for some regions. on the whole a good buy for people interested in specifics.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for those without guides, May 18, 2009

By	Dreamember - See all my reviews

We used this book over a 7 week trek across northern India as a companion to the larger India Lonely Planet volume. It is good for those who want to backpack without a guide in India. We took three of the shorter trips in it in the winter. The maps are not great, but that's India for you.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CONTENT & Information ARE GREAT....... the book tore away from binding within the first hour of e reading., August 5, 2007

By	The Purple Bee (USA) - See all my reviews

The book quality is really lacking. I'm sure it will have completely fallen apart by the time I return as the book has come apart from the binding with only an hour of use. Lonely Planet, you know how durable these books need to be!!! OR MAYbe it's Amazon???? Anyway it was defective.
CONTENTS HOWEVER ARE MOST HELPFUL AND IT IS WELL WRITTEN.