Go to Annapurna
 Trailblazer Trekking in the Annapurna Region by Bryn ThomasFrom the Trailblazer Guides series. 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 8000m (26,247ft). This fully revised and expanded third edition includes 22 village plans, 26 colour photographs and 42 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.
- All budgets and trekking styles - whether you're trekking for three days or several weeks, on a limited budget staying in simple lodges or an all-inclusive guided trek, this guide gives you all the options
- Kathmandu and Pokhara - Trekking preparations, where to stay, where to eat and what to see.
- Green trekking - How to minimise your impact on a fragile region
- Health and mountain safety - avoiding altitude sickness
Paperback - 5" x 7 1/2" - 4th edition (10/05)
TL6011 Trailblazer Trekking in the Annapurna Region $19.95
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