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The
Himalayas
Playground
of the Gods: Trekking, Climbing, Adventure
M.S. Kohli |
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This
excellent trekker's guide, a virtual Himalayan Bible,
has been written by one who faced the challenge of
some of the world's mightiest mountains, including
Everest, several times over.
This book takes us through the Himalayan routes in
India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, China and Afghanistan,
detailing the landscapes and the people, the facilities
and the difficulties.
This book should be of interest to trekkers, mountaineers,
students and all those who are interested in the Himalayas
all over the world.
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| Acknowledgements
Preface
INTRODUCTION
The Discovery- The Himalayan Range- A Day on a Trek-Ways
and Means
River-running-Running the Himalayas-Seasons for Trekking
and Climbing-A Word of Advice-Equipment,Clothing and
Food-Health and Medical Care-Rescue Facilities in the
Himalaya-Radio Stations in Trekking Areas
INDIA
The Country and the People-Passports, Visas and Permits-Domestic
Flights-Treks in Jammu and Kashmir-Nubra Valley-Treks
in Himachal-Kinnaur-Treks in Garhwal and Kumaon-Valley
of Flowers-Treks Around Darjeeling-Treks in Sikkim-Climbing
in the Indian Himalayas
NEPAL
The Country and the People-Visas and Permits-Domestic
Flights-Trekking in Nepal-Trekking Towards Everest-Important
Peaks in Khumbu-Treks to Helambu, Gosainkund and Langtang-Around
Pokhara-Treks to Jhomsom and Muktinath-Manang and Lamjung-Jumla
and Rara-Climbing in Nepal
PAKISTAN
The Country and the People-Visas and Permits for Nationals-Treks
in Baltistan, Hunza and Gilgit-Karakoram Highway-Treks
in Chitral-Kaghan-Rules and Regulations for Trekkers
and Climbers
BHUTAN
The Country and the People-Entry and Permits-Bumthang
Cultural Trek-Samtengang Trek-Gangte Gompa/Gogona/Khotakha
Trek-Chomolhari Trek-Lungshi/Laya/Lunana Snowman Trek-Climbing
in Bhutan
CHINA
The Country and the People-Visas-Tibet Region of China-Treks
in Tibet and Other Regions of China-Trek to Kailash
and Mansarovar-Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest)-Trekking
Regulations
AFGHANISTAN
The
Country and the People-Trekking and Climbing in Afghanistan-Badak-Shan
Trek
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Internationally
renowned mountaineer, Captain M.S. Kohli, belongs to
the exclusive band of three climbers in the world who
in 1962 spent three nights at 27,650 feet on Everest,
two without oxygen. He led the first successful Indian
expedition to Mount Everest in 1965 which put nine climbers
on the summit. It was a world record which India held
for 17 years. He climbed Nanda Kot (22,510 feet) in
1959 and made the maiden ascent of highly challenging
Annapurna III (24,858 feet) in 1961. Padma Bhushan and
Arjuna awardee, he has authored several books.
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