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Guide
to Trekking in Himachal
Over 65 Treks
and 100 Destinations
Minakshi Chaudhry |
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| ISBN |
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8173871493 |
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| Year
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2003
/ First |
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| Pages |
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248
+ 44 maps + 21 coloured plates |
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| Size
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8.5"
X 5.5" / Paperback |
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| Price |
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Rs.
275 |
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Nearly
all the trek routes described here are the result
of personal experience of the author who has travelled
on these routes in recent years. The information contained
in the book is thus latest, accurate and authentic.
Along with treks and trails the book describes places
and gives an insight into the customs, traditions
and values of friendly hill people of Himachal. It
also contains information on general preparedness
and tips on safe outdoor travel. The treks described
cover all Himalayan ranges falling in Himachal, i.e.
Shiwaliks, Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Great Himalayan
range.
This trekking handbook with 44 maps and numerous
coloured photographs is a storehouse of information
and will be of immense help to all trekkers, travellers
and general readers.
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| Foreword
by Bachendri Pal
Preface
1. The Indian Himalaya
2. Himachal
Pradesh
3. Trekking
in Himachal
4. General
Preparedness
5. Treks in
Kangra-Chamba Region
6. Chamba-Lahaul
Region
7. Pangi Region
8. Shimla-Kinnaur
Region
9. Treks in
Mandi Region
10. Kullu-Spiti
Region
Appendix 1:
Language and Dialect
Appendix 2: Places of Interest
Appendix 3:Road Distances in Himachal
Appendix 4: List of HPTDC Hotels in Himachal
Appendix 5:List of Himachal Tourism's Offices
Appendix 6: List of Officers Who Can be Contacted
Bibliography
Index
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This
excellently presented guide covers over 65 treks and
100 destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Therefore it
is a wonderful reckoner for tourists as well. It is
heartening to note that finally travel and adventure
in the indian Himalaya is being documented by knowledgeable
Indian authors, in books that are easy to follow with
good maps and photographs and are reasonably priced.
Minakshi, who has lived and travelled in Himachal
for the last ten years, is the best person to give
an insight into the people, mountains and valleys
of this enchanted land. She has done it very well.
The book's chapters are divided regionally for trekking
and there is practical information on road distances,
hotels, tourim offices and officers who can be contacted.
But what sets this book apart is that every stage
on every trail described has a personal feel, almost
like a friend telling you about the route before you
set off".
—
Nandini Purandere in The Himalayan
Journal, Vol. 60, 2004
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Minakshi
Chaudhry did her Masters Degree in Journalism
and Mass Communication besides Masters in English Literature,
L.L.B., and Postgraduate diploma in Personnal Management.
She has keen interest in studying nature, people?s lifestyles,
customs and different aspects of culture in Himachal.
This book is a product of her extensive trekking and
trevelling in Himachal Pradesh for a decade. She travelled
long distances on foot and crossed high mountain passes
to reach inaccessible hamlets. She is married to an
officer of Himachal Administrative Services.
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