Hilpoltstein in a series of GPS compatible recreational editions of the Bavarian topographic survey at 1:25, 000, with waymarked hiking trails & cycling routes, campsites & youth hostels, etc. Coverage

Includes:: Freystadt, Greding, Thalmässing. Contours used in this map vary between 5 to 20m according to the terrain, with 20m interval predominantly used for hilly areas. Varied colouring show different types of landscape: woods, vineyards, fields etc. Maps in this series feature extensive overprint highlighting local & long-distance footpaths & cycle routes, including King Ludwig Way or different variants of the Way of St James, indicating their waymarking. Symbols highlight different types of accommodation (campsites, youth hostels, refuges, etc), sport & recreational facilities, various places of interest, etc. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend & all the text are in German only. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Small but informative visitors' guide to Himachal presenting geographical & historical information on the region with advices on general practicalities for tourists & travellers (destinations, hotels, transportations & activities), plus car tours & treks across the area. The Guide takes into account both the first time traveller & the seasoned one, offering trails that lead to the most popular destinations in the region, supplementing essential travel information with inputs on culture, crafts, shopping & sightseeing, but also giving an insider ...

Himchal Pradesh in a series of locally produced administrative maps of Indian states, each with a booklet providing a guide to the area. The maps show the division of each state into districts & have more small towns & villages than on more general maps of India available from other publishers. Presentation is now considerably enhanced with the districts shown in different colours. The maps indicate each district ...

Indian state of Himchal Pradesh on road map from the Delhi-based International Publications, showing many small towns & villages, with a 40-page booklet describing the state & its sights. Additional features include a selection of the state’s main trekking routes marked on the map; a large street plan of Shimla plus plans of Chamba, Dalhousie, Kullu, Manali & Mcleodganj, all showing various facilities & sights; a physical map of this mountainous state; a distance chart; a table of facts & figures, The booklet

Includes:: suggestions for various tourist circuits, etc. Unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, maps in this series present the state with its constituent districts in different colours & also show the division of districts into talukas. Town symbols indicate both district & taluka headquarters. Road network

Includes:: many local roads, some with driving distances, although sometimes locations are marked without road access to them shown on the map. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various locations of interest, including historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, etc. In many titles additional panels around the main map and/or in the accompanying booklet provide more information: enlargements with more detailed presentation of the road network, street plans of main cities, etc. The booklets, which also include a general introduction to the state & district-by-district descriptions, are published on high quality paper & are illustrated with numerous colour photos. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.



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Michael Palin takes us on a full length journey of the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth, stretching 1, 800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to southwest China. Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles & deserts, Palin now tackles the world’s longest mountain range
- The Himalaya’s. His journey takes him through the Khyber Pass & ancient cities such as Peshawar & Lahore, past the mighty peaks of K2 & Everest & onto the so-called ‘roof of the world’, the Tibetan plateau. Along the way, he gives an elephant a bath, learns how to milk a yak, escapes a 50p dentist & has an audience with the Dalai Lama.
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Michael Palin reads his own entertainingly written account of his journey accross the countries of the Himalayas, accompanying a major BBC TV series in 2004. In his most challenging journey to date, Palin tackles the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth. It is a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world's most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history & politics of Asia to this day. Having previously risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows & deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden valleys of the Hindu Kush, ancient cities like Peshawar & Lahore, the mighty peaks of K2, Annapurna & Everest, the bleak & barren plateau of Tibet, the gorges of the Yangtze, the tribal lands of the Indo-Burmese border & the vast Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh. He also passes through political flashpoints including Pakistan's remote north-west frontier, terrorist-torn Kashmir & the mountains of Nagal&. ...

Michael Palin reads his own entertainingly written account of his journey accross the countries of the Himalayas, accompanying a major BBC TV series in 2004. In his most challenging journey to date, Palin tackles the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth. It is a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world`s most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history & politics of Asia to this day. Having previously risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows & deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden valleys of the Hindu Kush, ancient cities like Peshawar & Lahore, the mighty peaks of K2, Annapurna & Everest, the bleak & barren plateau of Tibet, the gorges of the Yangtze, the tribal lands of the Indo-Burmese border & the vast Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh. He also passes through political flashpoints including Pakistan`s remote north-west frontier, terrorist-torn Kashmir & the mountains of Nagal&. ...

Very large, indexed map presenting the Tibetan Plateau sitting on top of the arch of the Himalayas from the Karakoram to northern Burma. Colouring shows the influence of the monsoon on the terrain & its vegetation, contrasting the more arid plateau & the northern slopes against the forested, greener southern slopes. Across Tibet & in the Himalayas numerous spot heights show altitude of peaks & mountain passes. The region's dense network of rivers & lakes is shown with swamps, salt swamps & lakes, & seasonal rivers. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1 ...

A gorgeous work of literary journalism that follows a nomadic family`s fraught migration to the high Himalayan plains, as a changing world closes in around them. Following his vivid account of travelling with one of the last camel caravans on earth in Men of Salt, Michael Benanav now brings us along on a journey with a tribe of forest-dwelling nomads in India. Welcomed into a family of nomadic water buffalo herders, he joins them on their annual spring migration into the Himalayas. More than a glimpse into an endangered culture, this superb adventure explores the relationship between humankind & wild lands, & the dubious effect of environmental conservation on peoples whose lives are inseparably intertwined with the natural world. The migration Benanav embarked upon was plagued with problems, as government officials threatened to ban this nomadic family & others in the Van Gujjar tribe from the high alpine meadows where they had summered for centuries. Faced with the possibility that their beloved buffaloes would starve to death, & that their age-old way of life was doomed, the family charted a risky new course, which would culminating in an astonishing mountain rescue. & Benanav was arrested for documenting the story of their plight. Intimate & enthralling, Himalaya Bound paints a sublime picture of a rarely-seen world, revealing the hopes & fears, hardships & joys, of a people who wonder if there is still a place for them on this planet. Laced with stories of tribal cultures from India to Yellowstone, from Jordan to Kenya, Benanav deftly wends through the controversial terrain where Western ways of protecting the environment clash with indigenous understandings of nature. Himalaya Bound celebrates & mourns an ancient way of life, while revealing an unlikely battleground in the fight to save the earth. ...

Himalaya by Bike in Trailblazer’s Adventure Travel Guide series is a route & planning guide for cyclists & motorcyclists looking for adventure, whether it’s a two-week holiday or a 6-month epic ride. Trailblazer’s Adventure Travel Guide series encompassing a range of guides is dedicated to adventurous activities in a range of worldwide destinations. The series

Includes:: outdoor activities such as cycling, motorcycling & overland treks through a wide variety of demanding landscapes, including the Himalaya, Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, the Sahara & the Silk Road. Each title in the series provides comprehensive pre-trip advice, including guidance on choosing a bike or mode of transport, route options, when to go, costs & money & health & safety considerations. Extensive route information is provided to guide travellers through the region’s most impressive sites in the most practical way. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Adventure Travel Guides feature unique h&-drawn GPS maps which show the distances between towns & villages, altitudes, places to eat & accommodation, water sources, fuel stations & points of interest along the way. Dedicated town & city guides are included throughout the guide, with advice for travellers on all budgets of recommended places to stay, places to eat & drink & what to see & do. Appendices also give information on subjects such as emergency medical facilities, basic language, embassies & general advice on adventure travel through the region & area.

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