Trekking in the Indian Himalayas

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Trekking in the Indian Himalayas

8 treks in Uttarakhand - Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Shivling and Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges

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Author: Brian Furze

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Language: English

Published by: Cicerone Press

Published on: 20th October 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781787651685


Guidebook to Trekking in Uttarakhand, Indian Himalaya

This guidebook features 8 guided routes graded according to difficulty, including forest trails, gorge walks, mountain passes, high-altitude summits, and glaciers.

Suitable for hikers with a reasonable level of fitness and experience, each trek involves between 1000m and 4000m of elevation gain, with the highest route reaching more than 4300m in altitude.

Treks take from 39 days to complete, with total lengths of 1053 miles (1585km).

Includes 1:75,000 mapping of each stage, with trek overview maps and elevation profiles also provided.

Handy route summary tables give a snapshot of the treks.

Advice on planning and preparation, including trek operators, guides, and homestay accommodation.

Information on safety considerations.

GPX files available to download.

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