Following the Kali Gandaki River through the world's deepest valley, an ancient Tibetan trade route cuts across the Annapurna region. It's an area of astounding natural beauty ranging from lush rice fields in the south to the high-altitude desert plateau in the north, past Himalayan peaks of over 26,000 ft. This fully revised and expanded fourth edition includes fifteen village plans and forty-five route maps covering these classic treks: >Annapurna Circuit >Annapurna Sanctuary >Pokhara to Poon Hill >Pokhara-Jomsom-Muktinath >Tilicho Tal >Dhaulagiri Ice-fall >Plus- Manang Valley hikes, Siklis Eco-Trek, day walks from Jomsom, and an introduction to trekking peaks in the Annapurna region

Reviews

"Excellent guide."--"The Bookseller"

"Good guides read like a novel and have you packing in no time. "Trekking in the Annapurna Region" falls into this category...As much fascinating detail...as practical information."--"Today"

"1st class trekking guide."--"Adventure Travel" magazine (UK)

"A good read...The guide differs from other trekking guides in its detail...Attractively illustrated."--"The Herald"

"Very fine guide."--"Traveller" magazine

"A very detailed and informative guide."--"High" magazine