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
- Sandakphu, India: Exploring Paradise on Earth
The incredible view of the snow-capped peaks and the lofty green valleys all around make Sandakphu one of the most sought after tourist destination of West Bengal, India.
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
The Book Depository
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- The Great Himalaya Trail N8
- The Rolwaling & Everest Section Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Trekking in Tajikistan
- The northern ranges, Pamirs and Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor Read more
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- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2019
Netherlands
2019
- Wandelgids Trekking in Tajikistan - Tadzjikistan | Cicerone
- 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
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United Kingdom
- There`s Always the Hills
- From his home in the Cairngorms of Scotland, Cameron McNeish reflects on a life dedicated to the outdoors. Following his career as an international long jump athlete, he has for almost forty years written and talked about walking and climbing in Scotland, meeting some of the sport`s great characters such as Chris Brasher, Sir Chris Bonington,... Read more
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Stanfords
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United Kingdom
- Trekking Beyond: Walk the world`s epic trails
- A stunning photographic journey to the world`s most iconic walking destinations. Discover the epic drama of mountain trails, windswept coastal paths, dense forest walks and the immense canyons, glaciers and ocean vistas only your feet can take you to. Vivid essays introduce the world`s best trekking regions - from the Himalayas to the Andes,... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2013
United Kingdom
2013
- A Walk in the Clouds
- 75 short stories of adventures among the mountains of the world Read more
The Book Depository
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- Nepal Himalaya
- The Most Mountainous of a Singularly Mountainous Country Read more
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
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Trekking in Bhutan | Cicerone
- 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
The Book Depository
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- A Maverick Himalayan Way (new edition)
- Discover the Himalayas and the Indian Subcontinent with Kiwi Adventurer Mary Jane Walker! Read more
The Book Depository
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- A Trekking Guide to the Nepal Himalaya
- Everest, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu & Tsum, Rolwaling, Kanchenjunga, Mustang, Makalu, Dolpo, West Nepal Read more
The Book Depository
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United Kingdom
- WILD in the HIMALAYAS
- Loves and tragedies from Paris to Kathmandu. (Travel) Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2010
United Kingdom
2010
- Indian Himalaya Trekking Guide - Maps 2010
- Ce guide unique des montagnes de l''Himalaya indien, avec description et carte détaillée de 22 circuits de trekking, contient les informations nécessaires pour chaque niveau, du débutant au professionnel chevronné.La découverte de 10 régions (avec carte à l'échelle de 1/350... Read more
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2010
Netherlands
2010
- Wandelgids Trekking Guide Indian Himalaya | TerraQuest
- Ce guide unique des montagnes de l''Himalaya indien, avec description et carte détaillée de 22 circuits de trekking, contient les informations nécessaires pour chaque niveau, du débutant au professionnel chevronné.La découverte de 10 régions (avec carte à l'échelle de 1/350... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Everest: A Trekker's Guide
- Base Camp, Kala Patthar and other trekking routes in Nepal and Tibet Read more
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Everest - A Trekker's Guide - Nepal | Cicerone
- 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
Maps
The Book Depository
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- 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
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Stanfords
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- 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
De Zwerver
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- Wandelkaart Mount Kailash - Darchen - Tibet | Gecko Maps
- 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
Stanfords
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- 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
Stanfords
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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
- 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
Stanfords
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United Kingdom
- Solu Khumbu - Everest Region Great Himayala Trail Map
- Solu Khumbu/Everest Region, map no. 103, 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 Lukla, both north and south of the town: Everest Base Camp Trek, alternative routes to the Gokyo Lakes, Bhote Koshi... Read more
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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- Wandelkaart NP103 Trekking map Solu-Khumbu Everest 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
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- 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
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- 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
Stanfords
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- Everest Base Camp NGS Adventure Map 3001
- Everest Base Camp area at 1:50,000 approx. on indexed, light, waterproof and tear-resistant hiking map, with a plan of the Kathmandu/Patan area including an enlargement of the Thamel district, plus an overview map of the whole country.The map is part of a series covering Nepal’s four most popular trekking areas. The maps were prepared by the... Read more
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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- Wandelkaart 3001 trekking map Everest Base Camp | National Geographic
- Everest Base Camp area at 1:50,000 approx. on indexed, light, waterproof and tear-resistant hiking map, with a plan of the Kathmandu/Patan area including an enlargement of the Thamel district, plus an overview map of the whole country.The map is part of a series covering Nepal Read more
De Zwerver
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Upper and Lower Mustang pocket map | Himalayan Maphouse
- Handzame pocketmap van zowel Lower als Upper Mustang. De kaart begint in Jomson en loopt door tot aan de Tibetaanse grens boven Lo Mantang. Daarnaast staat met name de oostkant van Mustang er goed op, de route naar Damodar Kunda en zelfs naar de Saribung pas. Trekkingroutes staan goed ingetekend, ook alle bezineswaardigheden en mogelijke... Read more
De Zwerver
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 4 Nepal Rolwaling Himal (Gaurisankar) | Schneider
- Goede wandelkaart van een deel van Nepal. Ze worden beschouwd als een van de betere kaartenseries van Nepal. Met topografische details als hoogtelijnen, een mooi kleurgebruik en deels - de meer bekende zeker - ingetekende trekkingroutes. Ze zijn niet altijd van zeer recente datum, maar nog altijd uitstekend bruikbaar in deze nauwelijks... Read more
De Zwerver
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart NS501 Trekking map Dhaulagiri Circuit | Himalayan Maphouse
- Upper Mustang area 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 shows trekking routes in the northern part of the Annapurna Conservation Area,... 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
De Zwerver
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- Wandelkaart 3003 Trekking map Annapurna - Nepal | National Geographic
- Mooie gedetailleerde topografische kaart, voorzien van veel extra info en gedrukt op water- en scheurvast materiaal. Each Adventure Map is highly detailed, incredibly durable, waterproof and tear-resistant. Stunning shaded relief brings each map to life, giving you the power to discover, plan and dream. Trail routes, villages, cultivated areas,... Read more
De Zwerver
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Everest Base Camp pocket map | Himalayan Maphouse
- Bijzonder handige kaart voor de beroemde Everest Base Camp trek vanuit Lukla naar Everest B.C.: goed gedetailleerd met alle plaatsen, eventuele campsitesen de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden. Waar nodig wordt aangegeven dat de moeilijkheidsgraad van de paden boven het gemiddelde uitstijgt. Pocket formaat. Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Shorong - Hinku
- Shorong - Hinku region of Nepal at 1:50,000 on a waterproof and tear-resistant map in the famous Schneider series, revised in 2013 to include extensive tourist information for trekking routes in the area directly south of the Sagarmatha National Park. Centered on Lukla, coverage extends north to Namche Bazaar and south just beyond Kharikhola... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 5 Nepal Shorong - Hinku | Schneider
- Shorong - Hinku region of Nepal at 1:50,000 on a waterproof and tear-resistant map in the famous Schneider series, revised in 2013 to include extensive tourist information for trekking routes in the area directly south of the Sagarmatha National Park. Centered on Lukla, coverage extends north to Namche Bazaar and south just beyond Kharikhola... Read more
Walking holidays
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Nepal - Langtang & Helambu
- Tijdens de aardbeving van 2015 is het dorp Langtang verwoest en de vallei volledig van aanzicht veranderd. Inmiddels is het dorp herbouwd en zijn bruggen en paden hersteld. Boeddhistische cultuur, vriendelijke etnisch Tibetaanse bevolking, fraaie bergpanorama’s en de heilige meren van Gosainkund vormen de hoofdattracties van deze... 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
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 over rustige paden met weinig andere toeristen. De rijke sherpa cultuur en de landschappelijk zeer fraaie omgeving... Read more
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Snp Wandelreizen
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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 Pattar (5550m) en het Everest Basecamp.... 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