One of the best accounts of overland equestrian travel between Tibet and Afghanistan ever written, the book narrates the account of the author’s travel in 1873 through the mighty Himalayas. The classic, strewn with poetic passages, records his struggle against the elements, suspicious native populace as he traveled through the region.

One of the last so called 'gentleman adventurers', Bill Tilman's stoic and courageous exploits earned him a place among the greatest explorers. The book captures experiences of the author and his fellow companions during the first ascent of Nanda Devi in 1936, without the use of mountain gears like crampons or pitons.

The authors give an account of Humla, a remote territory at the edge of Nepal. Accompanied by breathtaking photographs and lyrical accounts they capture Humla's panoramic view and intimate details of the lives of its people – their struggle and spirituality.

David Zurickhas given an account of his experiences ranging from history, politics and geology to issues more philosophical in nature during his travels in the Himalayan Region.  

The author, a renowned mountaineer, describes the Himalayan ranges and shares necessary the details for trekking and climbing in the Himalayas in terms of equipments, clothing, precautionary measures etc. The book also gives an account of all the Himalayan countries, their rules and regulations and the important trekking routes.