In Search of the Green-Eyed Yellow Idol: Around the World in Forty Years (Himalayan Travel Guides)

Travel

Gibbons, Bob

Pritchard-Jones, Siân

Specialty Travel

Independently published

Mustang is a magical and mystical Shangri-La. Hidden for centuries behind the Himalaya, this high and wild land has remained untarnished. As Mustang stirs into modernity, the spirit of old Tibet lingers on in its cultural treasures: walled cities, crumbling fortresses, ancient monasteries, inaccessible cave dwellings and secretive religious art. The wildest dreams of nature unfold: a panorama of strangely eroded fairytale outcrops, pinnacles and twisted turrets. Mysterious canyons and fantastically etched, contorted cliffs are painted in a myriad of vivid colours. The aim of this new trekking guide to Mustang is to introduce not only the different trails, but also the amazing, almost unique, culture. Each of the monasteries and hidden cave shrines of Mustang holds a spellbinding allure. In one or two of the caves, even stranger and very dark secrets from the ancient past have been unearthed. Mustang will change, but no earthly mortal can tear apart the phenomenal sights of nature here - only nature herself and those fiery, hot-headed demons that are suppressed by the stronger forces of the cosmos. The second edition of this ground-breaking guide, packed with cultural detail, is an indispensable companion for those discovering this lost paradise. See also Mustang: The Untrodden Trails. ISBN: 978-1519105240

A Trekking Guide to Mustang: Upper & Lower Mustang

Sports & Outdoors

Hiking & Camping

To the north of Kathmandu, the Langtang, Gosainkund, Helambu and Tamang Heritage regions are a surprisingly pristine garden of nature’s wonders. Enchanting forests host rarely seen wildlife, such as the endangered red panda and musk deer. Sheer ramparts guard the tremendous cirque of Himalayan glaciers and finely fluted ice walls of the upper Langtang valley. Colourful idols abound in ancient monasteries. Below the fluffy clouds above the Gosainkund ridges, pilgrims bow in reverence beside 108 sacred lakes. Trekking around the Langtang region is an exquisite experience, where the authentic face of Nepal presents a kaleidoscope of variety and interest. From sparkling spires and furrowed valleys to sweeping terraced hillsides and quaint village lanes, the Langtang region is sure to capture your heart.

A Trekking Guide to Langtang: Gosainkund, Helambu and Tamang Heritage Trail (Himalayan Travel Guides)

Himalayan Map House

Createspace Independent Pub

Ladakh is a wonderland of mesmerising, sweeping vistas. With its barren, rugged mountains, crystal clear skies and inspiring visions of a lost Shangri-La, Ladakh is a very special place. Beyond the Himalaya, on the edge of Tibet, it is a hidden paradise for trekkers, tourists and travellers. Above all, Ladakh is a unique land in which to visit and explore what remains of the Tibetan Buddhist culture. Soaring to the sky and clustered around jagged crags are intriguing, fairytale monasteries. Such places still reverberate with the sound of chanting monks, eerie chambers of silent devotions and the haunting tones of long horns, often heard at the many festivals. This book aims to fill the void between casual observation and further knowledge. The fascinating world of Himalayan Buddhist culture can be observed right here, among the magical monasteries of Ladakh. * geography and history of the region * cultural and religious background * monastery plans and maps * details of the Buddhist de

Ladakh: A Land of Magical Monasteries

Stephenson, Joanne

Asia

This is the second edition of this popular trekking guidebook, updated after the disastrous earthquakes of April and May 2015. It remains the definitive introduction to trekking around Manaslu and the Tsum Valley. Additional information covers Lower Manaslu. A brief outline of routes across the adjacent Ganesh Himal / Ruby Valley to the east, and the Lamjung area, linking Manaslu to Annapurna in the west, is included. It may not have the aura of Everest or Annapurna, but the majestic mountain of Manaslu (8163m) has a remote charm that calls on all trekkers to discover the undiscovered. Lush forests, terraced hillsides, mysterious canyons, gargantuan summits and Buddhist culture are enticing. For so long beyond the horizon, the Tsum Valley is astonishing and secretive. Hilltop monasteries, traditional villages, colourful people, enigmatic yaks and hundreds of mani walls, chortens and kani gates add to the compulsive blend. Go soon to Manaslu and Tsum Valley!

A Trekking Guide to Manaslu and Tsum Valley: Lower Manaslu & Ganesh Himal (Himalayan Travel Guides)

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

A brand new guide to trekking in the Karakoram! Nestled in the north of Pakistan, the Karakoram is one of the wildest and most desolate mountain ranges in the world. Tourism here is not as developed as in Nepal, but the people's friendliness and willingness to help trekkers achieve their goals is unquestionable. Traversing turbulent rivers and tumbling glaciers below sheer rock faces and soaring towers, a trek to K2 Concordia will give more than enough memories to last a lifetime. If K2 is not for you, the adjacent Hindu Kush mountains near Gilgit, Hunza and Ishkomen offer more gentle, shorter but also spectacular trekking. Pakistan has been in the news for all the wrong reasons - it's time to put it firmly back on the tourist map where it truly belongs.

A Trekking Guide to the Karakoram: K2 - Concordia

Ladakh is a wonderland of mesmerising, sweeping vistas. With its barren, rugged mountains, crystal clear skies and inspiring visions of a lost Shangri-La, Ladakh is a very special place. Beyond the Himalaya, on the edge of Tibet, it is a hidden paradise for trekkers, tourists and travellers.Above all, Ladakh is a unique land in which to visit and explore what remains of the Tibetan Buddhist culture. Soaring to the sky and clustered around jagged crags are intriguing, fairytale monasteries. Such places still reverberate with the sound of chanting monks, eerie chambers of silent devotions and the haunting tones of long horns, often heard at the many festivals.Now in its third edition, this book aims to fill the void between casual observation and further knowledge. The fascinating world of Himalayan Buddhist culture can be observed right here, among the magical monasteries of Ladakh.* third edition including the Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake* geography and history of the region* cultural and religious background * monastery plans and maps* details of the Buddhist deities * illustrated with black and white photographs

Ladakh: A Land of Mystical Monasteries (Himalayan Travel Guides)

Bradt’s Africa Overland is the result of over 40 years’ experience on the roads of Africa, Asia and South America, combining everything you need to know about Africa with all the practical advice needed for tackling long-distance journeys under often challenging conditions, be it by 4X4 or public transport. A massive amount of background detail is included, from suggested routes for reaching Africa – including via Asia or Saudi Arabia – to selecting and shipping your vehicle, budgeting, equipment and spares, organised tours, public transport, red tape and heaps of information about issues likely to arise on the road: driving and recovery techniques, maintenance, motorbike driving, bureaucracy, borders and police checks.\nThis new, fully updated edition covers over 50 countries, as well as offering a focus on aspects such as geography, vegetation and climate, natural history and conservation, cultural interaction, religion and festivals. There’s lots of guidance about where to find all the latest information both before you depart and while you’re on the road, plus a guide to countries on the return route through Asia and Europe: India, Nepal, China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine and Poland. African highlights include the Atlas Mountains and Sahara fringes in Morocco, desert expeditions in Chad, River Nile culture in Egypt and Sudan, the equatorial rain forests of central Africa, East African game parks, and Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border. In southern Africa, there’s Angola, the Namibian desert, and the Cape and diverse coastline of South Africa.\nAs the authors say: ‘Africa is addictive. It is also changing fast, but a trip now will still be a revelation.’

Africa Overland: Plus a Return Route through Asia; 4x4, Motorbike, Bicycle, Truck (Bradt Travel Guide)

Africa

Bradt Travel Guides

This is the third edition of this popular trekking guidebook, updated after the disastrous earthquakes of April and May 2015. It remains the definitive introduction to trekking around Manaslu and the Tsum Valley. Additional information covers Lower Manaslu. A brief outline of routes across the adjacent Ganesh Himal / Ruby Valley to the east, and the Lamjung area, linking Manaslu to Annapurna in the west, is included. It may not have the aura of Everest or Annapurna, but the majestic mountain of Manaslu (8163m) has a remote charm that calls on all trekkers to discover the undiscovered. Lush forests, terraced hillsides, mysterious canyons, gargantuan summits and Buddhist culture are enticing. For so long beyond the horizon, the Tsum Valley is astonishing and secretive. Hilltop monasteries, traditional villages, colourful people, enigmatic yaks and hundreds of mani walls, chortens and kani gates add to the compulsive blend. Go soon to Manaslu and Tsum Valley!

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Africa is addictive. Africa has colourful people, bustling markets, starry nights, utter desert silence, a cacophony of cicadas, inviting nomads and modern entrepreneurs. Stuck in a deep mud hole, pushing a motorcycle through sand or enjoying the camaraderie of an overloaded public bus, no one is far from the soul of the Dark Continent. Africa Overland, the adventurers’ definitive choice, provides practical sections on buying, maintaining, and driving a vehicle alongside a new section on overland routes in Asia.

Africa Overland (Bradt Travel Guides)

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In Search of the Green-Eyed Yellow Idol: Around the World in Forty Years (Himalayan Travel Guides)

A Trekking Guide to Mustang: Upper & Lower Mustang

A Trekking Guide to Langtang: Gosainkund, Helambu and Tamang Heritage Trail (Himalayan Travel Guides)

Ladakh: A Land of Magical Monasteries

A Trekking Guide to Manaslu and Tsum Valley: Lower Manaslu & Ganesh Himal (Himalayan Travel Guides)

A Trekking Guide to the Karakoram: K2 - Concordia

Ladakh: A Land of Mystical Monasteries (Himalayan Travel Guides)

Africa Overland: Plus a Return Route through Asia; 4x4, Motorbike, Bicycle, Truck (Bradt Travel Guide)

A Trekking Guide to Manaslu and Tsum Valley: Lower Manaslu & Ganesh Himal (Himalayan Travel Guides)

Africa Overland (Bradt Travel Guides)