A Long Walk In The Himalaya

About A Long Walk In The Himalaya

A Long Walk In The Himalaya: A Trek from the Ganges to Kashmir is a travel narrative by Garry Weare, who describes a trek that begins at the source of the Ganges and ends in Kashmir. If you enjoy mountain travel writing, A Long Walk In The Himalaya offers a slow, on-foot view of the Himalaya and its people. Lafz Bookstore is based in Srinagar and stocks one of the largest online collections of Kashmir books, and this hardbound travelogue is a welcome addition for anyone who loves the mountains. For the publisher and year of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

The journey takes about five months. The route passes through the Kullu Valley, Zanskar and Ladakh and finishes at the author’s houseboat in Kashmir.

What the book covers

• A long-distance trek from the source of the Ganges to Kashmir
• Passages through the Kullu Valley, Zanskar and Ladakh
• Short portraits of the people the author meets along the way
• Observations on history and natural history in the regions he crosses
• Reflections on the spiritual, environmental, social and political sides of the Himalaya

About the author, Garry Weare

Garry Weare is a writer who has a long connection with Kashmir, where he keeps a houseboat, and who has written about the region. He has also written a book on Kashmir’s history. In this book he uses walking as a way to understand a landscape and its communities, writing from his own experience on the trail.

Why this travel book is worth reading

Many books on Kashmir focus on politics or history. A long walk in the Himalaya shows another side: high passes, remote villages, changing weather and the hospitality of the people who live in the mountains. Travel on foot reveals details a car journey would miss, and the author records these details with patience. Readers who like personal narrative, geography and cultural observation will find much to enjoy.

Who should read this book

• Trekkers and mountain lovers planning or dreaming of Himalayan journeys
• Readers who enjoy travel writing and adventure narratives
• Visitors to Kashmir, Ladakh and Zanskar who want background reading
• Students of geography, culture and regional studies
• Gift buyers looking for a handsome hardbound travel book

How to enjoy the book

Read it in stages, following the route on a map of northern India. Mark the places that interest you and look up photographs or local histories of them. If you plan a trek of your own, read with a notebook and note practical points, while remembering that conditions, permits and safety rules change and that you should always check current local guidance before you travel. Reading the book in the evening, a chapter at a time, gives the feeling of walking a little each day.

Pair it with other Kashmir books

For a fuller picture of the region, combine this travelogue with a book on Kashmir’s history and a collection of local stories. Our Kashmir books section is arranged to help you build such a reading list.

Edition details

Title: A Long Walk In The Himalaya: A Trek from the Ganges to Kashmir. Author: Garry Weare. Format: hardbound. Language: English. For the publisher, year and number of pages of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote A Long Walk in the Himalaya? Garry Weare.

What is the route? It begins at the source of the Ganges and passes through the Kullu Valley, Zanskar and Ladakh before ending in Kashmir.

How long is the trek? The book describes a journey of about five months.

Is it a guidebook? It is a travel narrative rather than a step-by-step trekking manual.

How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar, with delivery in about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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