Himalayas
Description
Links
Facts
- Blank on the Map
Wonderful website by a group of French climbers and enthousiasts featuring different ranges of northern Pakistan. Nice maps, and some descriptions and reports too. Just take a look and enjoy.
- Hampta Pass Trek
Website run by India Hikes on trekking across Hampta (or Hamta) Pass in Himachal Pradesh, from Manali to Lahaul.
- Lamkhaga pass trek
It is a fairly remote trek and is now regarded as the classic route from Gangotri to Kinnaur, which was first crossed by Marco Pallis in 1933. Raacho Trekkers organises the trek.
- Local guides for Himalayas
You can contact local guides of the Indian Himalayas directly from here.
- Roopkund: An unusual trek in the Higher Himalayas
Webiste run by the Indiahikes portal, on trekking Roopkund.
- Rupin Pass
Website run by the India Hikes portal, on a trek from Uttarakhand to Himachal Pradesh through Sangla valley and across the Rupin Pass.
Reports
- MyHimalayas - Diaries, Travelogues, Pictures and Maps from Nepal, Ladakh and Tibet
Very good website by Carsten Nebel with stunning pictures. A must see!!
- Stok Kangri - An Unplanned Climb
A unplanned climb to Stok Kangri, a 6153 meters peak in Ladakh himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Manali Travelogues | Hamta Pass Chandrital Trek
Short report of a trek to Chandrital from Manali.
Guides and maps
- Blank on the Map
Interesting website with some nice maps and other info on the Himalayas
Lodging
Organisations
- Himalayan High
Himalayan High is organization based from North East India dedicated to document trek routes with near perfect data, gps points, pictures and cultural significance of the himalayan villages in India.
Tour operators
GPS
Other
- Sujoy Das Photographs from Sikkim and the Himalayas
Some really nice photographs here of the Himalayas, by photographer Sujoy Das.
- Heavy rains, Dark night, A stone cave and Just Me
How a failed trek in the himalayas turned out to be a great adventure. Sleeping alone in a stone cave was a special gift by the Himalayas to me
Books
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Trekking in Bhutan
- A guidebook to 22 multi-day treks in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks. The trails vary from 2 to 23 days long. The routes are mostly in western and central Bhutan, and range from easy to strenuous depending on the length, altitude and difficulty. Includes advice on cultural awareness. Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Trekking in Bhutan
- 22 multi-day treks including the Lunana 'Snowman' Trek, Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Trekking in Bhutan | Cicerone
- Bijzondere uitgave van deze gerenommeerde wandelgidsen-uitgever: vol met dagtochten en meerdaagse trekkings in dit fascinerende koninkrijk. Praktische informatie als route, zwaarte etc en schetsmatig kaartmateriaal. A guidebook to 22 multi-day treks in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks. The... Read more
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Everest: A Trekker's Guide
- Guidebook to trekking in the Everest region of the Himalaya in Nepal, including Thame Valley, Lukla to Namche, Everest Base Camp from Namche and Gokyo (the Cho la and Phortse route), plus two routes in Tibet (the Rongbuk route and the Kharta Valley). Also describes the new Three Passes trek (Dingboche to Namche via Kongma La, Cho La, Renje La). Read more
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2013
United Kingdom
2013
- A Walk in the Clouds
- This book is a moving collection of 75 autobiographical short stories from prolific outdoors writer Kev Reynolds, an insight into a lifetime of mountain travel and adventure. These tales are spread across the Moroccan Atlas, Pyrenees, European Alps, Himalaya amongst other destinations, and will leave you by turns amused, reflective and inspired. Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Trekking in Tajikistan
- Guidebook to trekking in Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Contains 21 treks exploring 5 different mountain areas, including the Northern Ranges, Pamir Mountains and Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Also includes a handful of shorter day hikes. With advice on trekking, backpacking equipment, permits and visas, and transport. Read more
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- Stanfords, United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Trekking in Tajikistan: The northern ranges, Pamirs and Afghanistan`s Wakhan Corridor
- This guide describes twenty high-altitude treks of 2-9 days in the mountains of Tajikistan, covering the Fann Mountains, Pamirs and northern ranges, plus five day hikes near the capital, Dushanbe, and a 10-day trek in the Afghan Wakhan Corridor. As well as detailed route description and 1:100,000 mapping for each trek, there is a wealth of... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Walking the Himalayas
- Shortlisted for a 2016 Edward Standford Travel Writing Award.A major Channel 4 series. Levison Wood`s most challenging expedition yet begins along the Silk Road route of Afghanistan and travels through five countries. Following in the footsteps of the great explorers, Levison walks the entire length of the Himalayas in an adventure of survival... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Robbie Coltrane`s B-road Britain
- Instead of scaling the Himalayas, trekking across the Antarctic or traipsing through the Brazilian rainforest, Robbie Coltrane has set himself a uniquely British challenge. Armed with a map, a classic car and a sense of adventure, he`ll be exploring strange and exotic parts that are a bit closer to home. By venturing away from the tourist... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Makalu Barun
- Makalu Barun region in the Newgrove Consultants’ series covering the course of Great Himalaya Trail High Route at 1:100,000 on nine maps printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper. The map is single-sided and covers the High Route across the Makalu Barun National Park between the easternmost part of the Sagarmatha National... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Nepal Himalaya
- The most mountainous of a singularly mountainous country Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Langtang and Helambu
- Langtang and Helambu region in the Newgrove Consultants’ series covering the course of Great Himalaya Trail High Route at 1:100,000 on nine maps printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper. The map is double-sided, with a very generous overlap between the sides, and covers the High Route across the Langtang National Park and... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The Great Himalaya Trail N7
- The Langtang & Helambu Section Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Rara, Jumla and Mugu
- Rara, Jumla and Mugu region in the Newgrove Consultants’ series covering the course of Great Himalaya Trail High Route at 1:100,000 on nine maps printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper. The map is double-sided, with a very generous overlap between the sides, and covers the High Route between Malchham north of the Rara Lake... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The Great Himalaya Trail N3
- The Rara, Jumla & Mugu Section Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Rolwaling and Everest
- Rolwaling and Everest region in the Newgrove Consultants’ series covering the course of Great Himalaya Trail High Route at 1:100,000 on nine maps printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper. The map is single-sided and covers an area between Suri Dobhan and the Daldung La pass across the Sagarmatha National Park and past the... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The Great Himalaya Trail N8
- The Rolwaling & Everest Section Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Humla
- Humla region in the Newgrove Consultants’ series covering the course of Great Himalaya Trail High Route at 1:100,000 on nine maps printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper. The map is double-sided, with a very generous overlap between the sides, and covers the westernmost section of the High Route between the Chinese border... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
More books…
Maps
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Monastry Circuit Trail
- The Monastery Trail south of Lukla at 1:100,000 in the Nepa Maps series which provides extensive coverage of trekking areas of Nepal on detailed contoured maps with trekking routes and hiking trails, huts and camp sites, local places of interest and other tourist information.The map covers an area from Namche Bazar southwards along the Dudh... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Nepal: Himalayan MapHouse Trekking Map 100 Series with the Great Himalaya Trail
- Northern Nepal, from Kanchenjunga in the east to Saipal and Api in the far west of the country, in a series of waterproof and tear-resistant maps at scales between 1:100,000 and 1:150,000 published by the Nepa Maps (Himalayan MapHouse).Cartography in these waterproof editions, first published in 2011, is identical to what Himalayan MapHouse use... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Nepal: Newgrove Consultants Great Himalaya Trail High Route Series
- The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) series of maps at 1:100,000 from Newgrove Consultants covering the course of GHT’s High Route on nine contoured maps printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper. The base map, derived from satellite imagery, has contours at 200m intervals enhanced by relief shading and colouring to show glaciers,... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Far West
- The Far West of Nepal in the Newgrove Consultants’ series covering the course of Great Himalaya Trail High Route at 1:100,000 on nine maps printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper. The map is double-sided, with a very generous overlap between the sides. PEASE NOTE: this map covers an area outside the course of the High... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart The Great Himalaya Trail | GHT
- Prachtige kaartenserie van één van 'swerelds mooiste wandeltochten. The Far West is one of the least explored areas of Nepal. Its area is bounded to the east by mighty, turquoise Karnali river which flows from Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash. Myth and superstition remain part of the fabric of life here. Though the Nepali language originated here,... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Kailash
- Mount Kailash (Kang Rinpoche / Kang Tise) on a contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from Swiss publishers Gecko Maps, with a plan of Darchen and an overview map of Tibet, plus on the reverse a panorama map of the area.The map is centred on the peak of Kailash and extends northwards from the approach road from Lhasa to Darchen, beyond... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Kailash Trekking Map
- Mount Kailash (Kang Rinpoche / Kang Tise) on a contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from Swiss publishers Gecko Maps, with a plan of Darchen and an overview map of Tibet, plus on the reverse a panorama map of the area.The map is centred on the peak of Kailash and extends northwards from the approach road from Lhasa to Darchen, beyond... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Mount Kailash - Darchen - Tibet | Gecko Maps
- Dé kaart om de beroemde trek rond Mount Kailash te lopen, voor Boedhisten de meest heilige tocht ter wereld. Deze kaart geeft een mooi beeld van de trek met veel detail, hoogtelijnen, een plattegrond van Darchen en op de achterzijde een panoramakaart van Mt Kailash en de beroemde meren die daar liggen. Gompa's en Chorten staan netjes ingetekend. Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Kanchenjunga Region Great Himalaya Trail Map
- Kanchenjunga Region, map no. 101, at 1:100,000 on a waterproof and tear-resistant trekking map from the Himalayan MapHouse in their series covering the whole of northern Nepal. The map highlights main trekking routes from Taplejung, including Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Yalung Base Camp Trek, Phathibhara Trek, the route along the Yangma Khola... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart NP101 Trekking map Kanchenjunga region | Himalayan Maphouse
- Deze kaart biedt voldoende details om de gangbare trekkings in Nepal te kunnen lopen. Bergklimmen op deze kaart zouden we niet aanraden, maar de oversteek van de passen tot 6000 meter zijn uitstekend uitvoerbaar met deze kaart. Prachtige, gedetailleerde en watervaste trekking map - wandelkaart van een gedeelte van Nepal. Op deze kaart staat de... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Rolwaling Region Great Himalaya Trail Map
- The Rolwaling, map no. 104, at 1:100,000 on a waterproof and tear-resistant trekking map from the Himalayan MapHouse in their series covering the whole of northern Nepal. The map highlights main trekking routes from Jiri, both north and south of the town, including the first sections of the Jiri/Everest and Jiri/Pikey Peak trails, the Numbur... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart NP104 Trekking map Rolwaling | Himalayan Maphouse
- Deze kaart biedt voldoende details om de gangbare trekkings in Nepal te kunnen lopen. Bergklimmen op deze kaart zouden we niet aanraden, maar de oversteek van de passen tot 6000 meter zijn uitstekend uitvoerbaar met deze kaart. Prachtige, gedetailleerde en watervaste trekking map - wandelkaart van een gedeelte van Nepal. Op deze kaart staat de... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Island Peak - Mera Peak
- Two peaks of Nepal’s western Himalayas, Island Peak (Imja Tse) and Mera Peak, presented by Swiss publishers Climbing Map on separate contoured and GPS compatible panels at 1:25,000; plus drawings showing approach routes to each peak, plans of Lukla and Namche Bazar, an overview map of the Khumbu Himal region, etc.On one side the main panel is... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart trekkingmap Island Peak - Mera Peak | Climbing-map
- Topographic climbing maps from Island & Mera Peak 1:25'000; village maps of Lukla and Namche Bazar, description of climbing routes, Khumbu general map 1:200'000; Panorama view, vegetation illustrations, climatic diagram, GPS information Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
Netherlands
2017
- Wandelkaart Trekking map Indian Himalaya | TerraQuest
- Mooie gedetailleerde kaart, geplastificeerd. De kaart heeft op de ene kant een algemeen overzicht van de Indische Himalaya met schaal 1/750.000 en op de andere zijde vind je de 22 trekking routes op schaal 1/350.000. Op zich geen zeer gedetailleerde wandelkaart. Er van uitgaande dat je de tochten toch met een gids of met een groep doet, dan is... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Mustang Great Himalaya Trail Map
- Mustang, map no. 108, at 1:100,000 on a waterproof and tear-resistant trekking map from the Himalayan MapHouse in their series covering the whole of northern Nepal. The map shows the region north of the upper section of the Annapurna Circuit, beyond Jomsom/Jomosom and Muktinath, and highlights the route to Garphu, the Mustang to Phu trek, the... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart NP108 Trekking map Mustang | Himalayan Maphouse
- Deze kaart biedt voldoende details om de gangbare trekkings in Nepal te kunnen lopen. Bergklimmen op deze kaart zouden we niet aanraden, maar de oversteek van de passen tot 6000 meter zijn uitstekend uitvoerbaar met deze kaart. Prachtige, gedetailleerde en watervaste trekking map - wandelkaart van een gedeelte van Nepal. Op deze kaart staat de... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Nepal Adventure Map
- Nepal Adventure Map from the National Geographic presenting the country at 1:625,000 on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper, with a large panel showing the main sights and facilities in the Kathmandu – Patan area.The map is double-sided, dividing the country east/west with a good overlap between the sides. Topography is... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Travel MapNational Geographic's Nepal AdventureMap is the most authoritative map for touring the country. Each waterproof and tear-resistant map provides travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting points of interest for those venturing outside city centers.This durable, folded... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Nepal
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Travel MapNational Geographic's Nepal AdventureMap is the most authoritative map for touring the country. Each waterproof and tear-resistant map provides travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting points of interest for those venturing outside city centers.This durable, folded... Read more
Walking holidays
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Manaslu
- De Manaslu trektocht omvat alles wat wandelen in Nepalese Himalaya tot een onvergetelijke ervaring maakt: mooie dorpen met verschillende etnische bevolkingsgroepen, een dichtbijgelegen achtduizender, vriendelijke boeddhistische bewoners en schitterende uitzichten op akkers, valleien en hoge bergen. Manaslu is één van de minder bezochte gebieden... Read more
- Also available from:
- Snp Wandelreizen, Netherlands
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Manaslu
- De Manaslu trektocht omvat alles wat wandelen in Nepalese Himalaya tot een onvergetelijke ervaring maakt: mooie dorpen met verschillende etnische bevolkingsgroepen, een dichtbijgelegen achtduizender, vriendelijke boeddhistische bewoners en schitterende uitzichten op akkers, valleien en hoge bergen. Manaslu is één van de minder bezochte gebieden... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Everest
- Sherpa-dorpjes, eeuwenoude Tibetaanse kloosters, de groene uitlopers van de Himalaya, en de ruige en imposante Gokyo vallei. Deze klassieke trektocht die de route volgt die Everest eerstbeklimmers Hillary en Norgay volgden, voert u over rustige paden met weinig andere toeristen. De rijke sherpa cultuur en de landschappelijk zeer fraaie omgeving... Read more
- Also available from:
- Snp Wandelreizen, Netherlands
- Snp Wandelreizen, Netherlands
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Everest
- De hoogste bergen ter wereld, de rijke sherpa cultuur en de landschappelijk zeer fraaie omgeving zijn uitstekende redenen om je wandelvakantie te besteden aan het lopen van deze trektocht naar de Everest. Een geweldig avontuur van 17 dagen door het Solo-Khumbu gebied, eerst over de Everest Trail naar Kala Patar (5600m) en het Everest Basecamp.... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Everest
- De hoogste bergen ter wereld, de rijke sherpa cultuur en de landschappelijk zeer fraaie omgeving zijn uitstekende redenen om je wandelvakantie te besteden aan het lopen van deze trektocht naar de Everest. Een geweldig avontuur van 17 dagen door het Solo-Khumbu gebied, eerst over de Everest Trail naar Kala Patar (5600m) en het Everest Basecamp.... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- India - Ladakh
- In het noorden van India, tegen de Tibetaanse en Pakistaanse grens, ligt het afgelegen berggebied Ladakh, bekend om zijn bijzondere maanlandschap. Na acclimatisatie in het hooggelegen Leh maak je een unieke 4-daagse trektocht aan de rand van de Indus vallei. Onderweg zie je prachtig gekleurde rotswanden, felgroene oases van gerstakkers en... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Annapurna
- Deze populaire en beroemde Himalaya trektocht rondom het Annapurna massief wordt terecht gerekend tot de allermooisten van de wereld. Het wordt pittig en verbluffend afwisselend; rhododendronbossen, spectaculair geërodeerde 'badlands', immense gletsjers, innemende bergdorpjes waar yak herders en graanboertjes wonen. Je bagage wordt gedragen en... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Bhutan - Bhutan
- Reis naar het laatste Himalaya koninkrijk. Ontdek de mystieke kloosters van Bhutan, breng een bezoek aan de imposante eeuwenoude Dzongs en wandel door de mooiste valleien en bossen. Bezoek kleurrijke festivals in sprookjesachtig Bhutan. Een land doordrenkt met cultuur en tradities, een land waar alles in het teken staat van het Tibetaans... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Panorama
- Dé ideale kennismaking met Nepal. Dagwandelingen in de uitlopers van de Himalaya, een 6-daagse trek nabij het Annapurna massief langs comfortabele K&D lodges, cultuurexcursies in de tempelsteden van de Kathmandu-vallei, en een verblijf in de prachtige natuur van het Chitwan Nationaal Park. Beleef de charme van Nepal tijdens deze prachtige... Read more
- Also available from:
- Snp Wandelreizen, Netherlands
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Panorama
- Dé ideale kennismaking met Nepal. Dagwandelingen in de uitlopers van de Himalaya, een 6-daagse trek nabij het Annapurna massief langs comfortabele K&D lodges, cultuurexcursies in de tempelsteden van de Kathmandu-vallei, en een verblijf in de prachtige natuur van het Chitwan Nationaal Park. Beleef de charme van Nepal tijdens deze prachtige... Read more