Trekking in the Indian Himalaya - 8 Treks in Uttarakhand A Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Shivling Source of

Guidebook to 8 treks in the Uttarakhand Himalaya, including the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Shivling and the source of the Ganges. Ranging from 3 to 8 days, these guided trekking routes take in verdant valleys, alpine meadows, peaks, glaciers, holy sites and national parks, with the chance to see protected species such as snow leopard and musk deer.

About the author

Brian Furze is an educator and advocate for community-based trekking whose work has focused on the Indian Himalaya, particularly Uttarakhand, for many years. Through this, Brian promotes trekking that strengthens community resilience and fosters meaningful connections between visitors, local communities and place. He is committed to trekking as a form of mutual exchange, where local guides, porters, villagers and their landscapes are central to the experience of trekkers, not just peripheral or background. He contributes to conversations about ethical travel in high-mountain regions that are facing significant change.

Product details

• Authors: Brian Furze
• Publisher: Cicerone Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.10.2025
• EAN: 9781852849863
• ISBN: 978-1-85284-986-3
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines; Travel > Travel guides; Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure, Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, Travel & holiday guides, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, TRAVEL / Asia / Central, Travel writing, the Himalayas, Travel guides: activity holidays, Travel guides: routes and ways, Himalayas