Frommer's Adventure Guides: India, Pakistan, and the Himalayas (FROMMER'S ADVENTURE GUIDE INDIA) - Softcover

Watkins, Steve; Hannigan, Des; Gocher, Jill; Stow, Lee Karen; Richmond, Simon; Stanford, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764563564 ISBN 13: 9780764563560

Publisher: *Frommers, 2001

Synopsis

Tracking tigers in Rajasthan, taking a steam train to the tea plantations of Darjeeling, or trekking in the majestic Himalayas in Nepal -- the travel-savvy authors of this thrilling guide have captured it all. Whether exploring on foot, by bike, jeep, camel, elephant, or even on a dhow, you'll find the route that's perfect for your interests and experience with the help of this savvy guide.

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From the Inside Flap:

Adventure Guides India, Pakistan and the Himalaya Across the River "The bridge runs high above the split channels of the Hunza River for well over 328 feet, and has all the challenging characteristics of bad dreams and those one-wrong-step-and-you're-doomed jungle dramas.... Local youngsters, as young as seven, run across at full speed, of course."

Off the Ski Trail "With a whoop I launched into the run, slaloming between trees and always looking for any hidden ledges and drops. While I avoided these, Juna headed straight for them and took great pleasure in flying off them to an inevitable wipe-out in the deep snow below."

Off Road "Initially, our root snaked along a narrow path surrounded by trees, which occasionally arched over to form natural tunnels for us to swoop through. It was fast and engrossing action and we needed to concentrate hard to avoid getting caught out by numerous axle-deep rivulet washouts that criss-crossed the trail."

In Ancient Cities "At the water's edge, men and women stood in the water washing their clothes and linen by swinging them over their heads and slapping them against specially raised stone blocks on the bank. Laid out to dry, the washing virtually cloaked the entire bank."

How to Have the Adventure of a Lifetime Scuba-Diving in crystal water, Camel Safaris through the desert, or for the intrepid ? Skiing in India's undiscovered resorts Sailing on the calm waters of inland lakes or along tropical coasts, or for the truly adventurous, White-Water Rafting over mountain rapids Exploring remote jungle and mountain areas only accessible by 4x4, on horseback, or by the more traditional transport ? elephant Discovering the incredible monuments of the sophisticated civilizations that have left their mark throughout the Indian subcontinent Trekking, Motorbiking, Cycling or taking the Train?any of these may lead you to ancient temples, remote tribespeople, a national park hiding rare animals ? try our Adventures before you start packing! Challenge Rating

1. If you've even thought about booking the trip, you'll manage
2. Not too difficult, but you may need some basic skills
3. You will need to be fit, with lots of stamina, and you may need specialist qualifications
4. You need to be fit and determined?not for the faint-hearted*
5. This is for the serious adventurer?physically and mentally challenging!*

*Sometimes only part of the trip is very hard and there may be an easier option Great trips begin at frommers.com A Frommer Book

From the Back Cover:

Adventure Guides India, Pakistan and the Himalaya The Top 25 Adventure Travel Trips

• 25 real adventures — described in detail by experts who share their experiences
• Packed with practical advice — when, where and how to have your own adventure
• Tips on how to make the most of your adventure — what to do and what to avoid
• Hundreds of options for pursuing your special interests
• Contact addresses for everything from tour companies to equipment hire

Practical Inspiration for Adventure Travelers Great trips begin at frommers.com

About this edition

• Publisher: *Frommers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0764563564
• ISBN 13: 9780764563560
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320