Review
The Himalayas. The legendary mountains, epic and mythical to all who are serious about hiking. Straddling Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet, and Bhutan, this area could fill a lifetime if wandering and transcendence. In this, our new release in the Wanderlust series, we guide you through breathtaking nature, diverse cultures, and various hikes across the whole region. Spectacular photography, informative maps, first-hand tips, and itineraries for an attractive mix of one-day, multiday, long-distance trails offer everything you need to plan your own adventure, or to dream from an armchair. Wanderlust Himalaya lifts you to the top of the world, literally. --From the Back Cover
From precariously perched monasteries to characterful villages to the earth’s longest non-polar glacial system, Wanderlust Himalaya showcases a varied collection of trails from the world’s highest mountain range. First-hand tips, informative maps, and an array of spectacular photography provide orientation and inspiration as we shine a spotlight on the Himalayas’ natural wonders, along with the cultural and spiritual elements that help make it such a singular trekking destination. Our latest offering in the Wanderlust series will lift you (along with your backpack and boots) to the top of the mountains. --From the Author
From the Back Cover
The Himalayas. The legendary mountains, epic and mythical to all who are serious about hiking. Straddling Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet, and Bhutan, this area could fill a lifetime if wandering and transcendence. In this, our new release in the Wanderlust series, we guide you through breathtaking nature, diverse cultures, and various hikes across the whole region. Spectacular photography, informative maps, first-hand tips, and itineraries for an attractive mix of one-day, multiday, long-distance trails offer everything you need to plan your own adventure, or to dream from an armchair. Wanderlust Himalaya lifts you to the top of the world, literally.
About the Author
Described by Backpacker Magazine as "the most travelled hiker on earth", Cam Honan has trekked in 61 countries across six continents, logging more than 96,500 km (60,000 mi) over the last three decades. He documents his journeys on his blog, The Hiking Life, and has authored three bestselling titles for gestalten--Wanderlust, The Hidden Tracks, and Wanderlust USA.