Foreword
The Himalayas
Geography and location
Getting there
Climate and when to visit
Agriculture and economy
The environment
Flora and fauna
History, religion and people
Travel plan
The Himalayan Odissey or Naukuchiyatal
Visit Mukteshwar and Sat Tal
Nainital
Around Nainital and drive to Ranikhet
Excursions from Ranikhet
Drive to Almora and Jageshwar
Visit Binsar Forest and drive to Kausani
Option
Continuing The Himalayan Odyssey Drive to Auli
Auli and Ranikhet via Adibadri and on to Delhi
To Rishikesh or Tungnath and Okhimath
Rishikesh or Ranikhet
Option 2
Short 'N' Sweet To Corbett National Park
Option
Off the Beaten Track
Drive to Chaukori. Visit Patal Bhuvaneshwar and Gangolighat
Drive to Munsiyari
Visit Narayanswamy Ashram and stay at Dharchula
Drive to Ranikhet
To Delhi via Lohaghat and Champawat
From The Other End of the Spectrum
To Landowne via Meerut and Kotdwar
Drive to Pauri
Drive to Dhanaulti via Devprayag and Chamba
Drive to Harsil via Chamba
Drive to Gangotri and return to Harsil
Drive to Uttarkashi, Dharasu Bend and Barkot
Visit Hanol, Tons Valley, Netwar, Lakhamandal en route to Mussoorie
Mussoorie
To Chakrata via Dehradun
Around Chakrata and drive to Rishikesh or Mussoorie
Rishikesh
Drive back to Delhi via Haridwar
Suggested itineararies and costs
Trekking and rafting
The environment and you
Staying and eating recommendations
What to carry
Driving tips
Travel and tour operators
Medical facilities
GMVN and KMVN offices
Appendix
Index
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