Garhwal
is called Devbhoomi--land of the gods. The temples
in Garhwal attract many pilgrims. For those interested
in its mountains, bugiyals and passes, the location
of these temples allow easy access. Nowhere it is
more evident than in Garhwal where unexplored valleys
exist side by side with places visited by generations
of the devout.
The area of the Western
Garhwal can be called 'Gibson territory' as a testimony
to his training of young Indian mountaineers there.
They also learnt about the flowers of Har-ki-doon,
the birds in the Tons valley and the culture of Garhwal.
A lost is yet to be explored in Garhwal. Several valleys
await visitors in spite of the rush of pilgrims, like
north of Badrinath. Popular routes, as to Rupkund
or Har-ki-doon, or very high peaks, Garhwal has them
all. The memories of climbing peaks like Bethertoli
Himal, or camping on Bedni bugiyal or boating on the
blue water of the Gona lake, had fuelled interest
of many in the Garhwal Himalaya.
This book is based on author's
several visits to Garhwal, exploring its valleys and
climbing peaks. It concentrates most valuably on extremely
rewarding summits, unknown passes and remote valleys,
which have been hitherto neglected due to lack of
information or difficulty of access.
Complete with several maps,
illustrated with many photographs, tables of road
distances and trek routes, this book is an exhaustive
reference work on this area. The author's experience
in Garhwal takes one to transformation of Garhwal
from an ancient civilisation to a tourist destination.
The book will be essential reference for all travellers,
trekkes, mountaineers and historians interested in
Garhwal or as a simple armchair travelogue.
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