This guide offers a comprehensive view of the whole of the Indian Himalayas. Featuring both the popular destinations as well as the less well known areas, it covers the Western Himalaya - Garhwal (Land of the Forts) and Kumaon Himalaya in Utter Pradesh, the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar; and the Eastern Himalaya - the Darjeeling area and Sikkim. All aspects of trekking are covered, with guidance on how to organise a trip. Information is provided on: when to go, with comprehensive details on climate and seasons; accommodation, eating and other practicalities; and background - culture, history, geography, religion and the people.