If you want to travel the Indian Himalayas but aren't sure where to get started, then this guidebook is for you.

For ages, the Indian Himalayas have been a playground for backpackers and other adventure seekers from throughout the world. Despite the hardship of mountain travel, the area offers spiritual serenity and beautiful views at an affordable cost.

Many have been spellbound by its untouched beauty, including Kirit Rindani, who shares breathtaking photos and traveling tips gleaned over more than one hundred visits to different areas over a span covering almost fifty years.

You'll get inside information on Uttaranchal, Himachal, Sikkim, West Bengal, Ladakh, and other areas so you can plan family trips, adventures with friends, romantic getaways, and vehicle safaris over Himalayan roads. As a bonus, you'll get details on more than 275 guest houses and hotels to fit any budget.

The Himalayas continue to serve as a constant source of inspiration for Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and others throughout the world. See their majestic beauty in this pictorial guidebook that will inspire you to see them firsthand.