The
Himalayan range, onwards from Garhwal, enters what
is loosely called the western Himalaya or Himachal
Pradesh. Immediately to the north are the valleys
of Kinnaur. Ahead Spiti has been barren valleys with
the occasional patch of green to remind that there
is always some fun, something novel away from the
hustle-bustle of city life.
If you are within 48 hours'
distance from the Himalaya, as a visitor or a resident,
then Himachal Pradesh holds the best attraction. Within
a week or two you can climb and trek to your satisfaction.
And it can be challenging too. To the north of Kullu
valley, lies Rohtang, the most accessible and most
frequented of the Himalayan passes which leads to
Lahaul.
Lahaul is on the western
side of Kunzum la and trekkers visit Chandra tal often
and now the Manali-Leh highway passes through Lahaul,
a popular jeep-safari route. Thus Himachal Pradesh
has something for all.
This book is based on author's
several visits to different areas of Himachal Pradesh,
exploring its valleys and climbing peaks. It concentrates
most valuably on the wealth of 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 experiences
in H.P. takes one to transformation of many areas
of H.P. from a ancient civilisation to a tourist destination.
The book will be essential reference for all travellers,
trekkers, mountaineers and historians interested in
Himachal Pradesh or as a simple armchair travelogue.
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