Adventure in the Himalayas is a rare experience. The author has rendered a beautiful account of the remote highlands and snow-capped parts of Himachal, which caters to all kinds of travellers. Some rush in here to escape from the scorching sun and the maddening cacophony of the plains. There are some who love trekking in the lush green woods while some desire making snowy slopes as their play field. Adventurous few resort to rock-climbing and various other mountaineering feats. Some rejoice in satisfying their religious urge in temples.
Included in the book are the areas like trans-Giri which is the remotest and yet the most beautiful part of Sirmaur district; Pangi valley, the most far-flung and land-locked part of Himachal bordering Zanskar and Ladakh; Manimahesh Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva in Bharmaur, the land of shepherds (Gaddis); Kinnaur, known for Kinner-Kailash and regarded as home of mythological race of Kinners; and Spiti valley, the highest inhabited valley of the state which has earned an epithet of being the roof of Himachal Pradesh.
The author explains at length not only the pleasures and rigours of journeys in these areas, but also dwells upon the life-style and culture of the people. Legends of places, temples, mountain passes, rivers and the like would be a matter of rare delight for the readers who have not been able to visit these difficult but enchanting areas.

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