Indian Himalayan Handbook by Robert Bradnock


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ProductID: 17124 - Paperback - 423 Pages (Year: 2005)
Footprint/Prakash ~ ISBN: 1 900949 79 2

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Garhwal and Kumaon Himalaya in Uttar Pradesh, the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar. Eastern Himalaya-Darjeeling area, Sikkim

A comprehensive guide to the whole of the Indian Himalya covering all the popular destinations in the range and the endless opportunities in the less well known areas, such as Garhwal (land of the Forts) in Uttar Pradesh. Covers trekking in the region.

Listings on accommodation, eating and all practicalities

Knowledgeable background information on culture, history, geography, religion and the people

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Table of Contents

A foot in the door
Essentials
Planning your trip
Where to go
When to go
Tours and tour operators
Finding out ore
Language
Before you travel
Getting in
What to take
Money
Getting there
Air
Road
Touching down
Airport information
Toursit information
Rules, customs and etiquette
Safety
Where to stay
Getting around
Keeping in touch
Food and drink
Shopping
Holidays and festivals
Entertainment
Sport and special interest travel
Trekking
Types of trek
Local and foreign agents
Trekking seasons and areas
Trekking practicalities
Health further reading
Maps
India on the web
Embassies and
Consulates

WESTERN HIMALAYA
Access from Delhi
Garhwal and Kumaon
Dehra Dun and Uttaranchal

Himachal Pradesh
Shimla and Southern Himachal
Kinnaur and Spiti
Kullu Valley
Lahul
Dharamshala and Northern Himachal
Trekking in Himachal Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar
Ladadk
Zanskar

EASTERN HIMALAYA

Access from Kolkata
Darjeeling and North Bengal
Sikkim
Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh

BACKGROUND
History
Modern India
Religion
Culture
Land an environment

FOOTNOTES
Glossary
Useful words and phrases
Index
Advertisers
Shorts
Maps
Colour maps

Inside front cover
Hotel and restaurant price guide
Dialling codes
Useful numbers and websites

Endpapers
Acknowledgements
About the authors

Inside back cover
Map symbols
Weitghts and measures

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