Across Peaks & Passes in Kumaun Himalaya

In Kumaun, there are many famous valleys likeMilam, Pindari and Sunderdhunga. There are beautiful peaks like Panch Chulis,Chiring We and Hardeol. The center-piece of Kumaun region is, without doubt, theNanda Devi Sanctuary. Until 1934 the gorge of the Rishiganga and the immediatearea around Nanda Devi was the least known and most inaccessible part of theHimalaya. The early Indian surveyors and mountaineers alike were unable topenetrate the Inner Sanctuary. Across Peaks And Passes In Kumaun Himalaya details the entire history ofexploration and climbs into the Sanctuary. This book is based on author'sseveral visits to Kumaun. It concentrates on extremely rewarding summits, unknown passes and remote valleys,which have been hitherto neglected due to lack of information or are difficulttoaccess. Complete with several maps, illustrated with many photographs, tables ofroad distances and trek routes, this book is an exhaustive reference work onthis area.