Describes the history and culture of the region, gives advice on organizing a trek, and looks at routes in Kashmir, Jammu, Ladakh, and Pradesh

Lonely Planet Trekking in the Indian Himalaya

Travel

Weare, Garry

Asia

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Knows the Indian Himalaya Our expert author, trekking the Indian Himalaya since 1970, will be your guide to some of the world's most awesome trekking. This book covers the region's top treks, through the Buddhist villages and high passes of Ladakh, the spectacular mountains and verdant valley of Himachal Pradesh, and the sacred pilgrimage sites and high-altitude meadows of Uttarakhand. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a first-timer, you're sure to find the ultimate trekking experience here. In This Guide: Everything you need to know to get prepared Comprehensive listings for sleeping, eating and facilities along the way Background on Himalayan culture and religions

Trekking in Indian Himalayas

Lonely Planet Publications

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. 
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<li>accurate route descriptions for more than 200 days of trekking </li>
<li>custom-made, two-colour maps for all treks </li>
<li>invaluable advice on hiring guides and porters plus tips on trekking independently </li>
<li>trekker-specific equipment, medical and language sections </li>
<li>suggestions for environmentally responsible trekking </li>
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This book covers the region's top treks, through the Buddhist villages and high passes of Ladakh, the spectacular mountains and verdant valleys of Himachal Pradesh, and the sacred pilgrimage sites and high-altitude meado

Sports & Outdoors

Hiking & Camping

GeoPlaneta

* A voyage through the Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic influences that haveshaped Kashmir's rich cultural history* Features over 120 inspiring images and packed with nuggets of information, such as that the Chinar tree - an integral part of the Kashmiri landscape - was originally brought from Persia * Takes the reader on a fascinating journey through a land that has inspired poets and emperors, writers and explorers, through the agesKashmir: A Journey Through History will appeal to the armchair traveler and history buff. Neither an academic tome nor a guidebook, it describes how Kashmir - ringed by snow-capped peaks - has attracted pilgrims and Sufis, armies and traders, travelers and adventurers, over the centuries, who embraced the crisp mountain air, a world away from the soaring heat of the Indian plains. Weare creates engaging story lines that capture the passage of Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic influences which have shaped Kashmir's rich cultural history. The book traces the journey of the region from its ancient times to the present, with chapters highlighting periods in history, such as the role of the Mughal Emperors who created over 700 resplendent gardens and patronized the fine pashmina shawls that were to grace the palaces of India and Europe. The Treaty of Amritsar signed by the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu, in 1846, created the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir - a state forged more through political ambition than cultural design. It was a time when Kashmir became part of the Great Game, where intrepid British explorers kept a watchful eye on the state's borders. In October 1947 Kashmir's political future came to a head when Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession to India. Since then Kashmir has been subject to decades of instability along with years battling insurgency as it continues on its long walk to normalcy. Featuring over 120 inspiring images and packed with nuggets of information, Kashmir: A Journey Through History takes the reader on a fascinating voyage through a land that has inspired poets and emperors, writers and explorers, through the ages.

Kashmir: A Journey Through History

History

Niyogi Books

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Lonely Planet Trekking in the Indian Himalaya

Trekking in Indian Himalayas

Lonely Planet Trekking in the Indian Himalaya

Lonely Planet Trekking in the Indian Himalaya

Kashmir: A Journey Through History