In the Himalayas: Journeys through Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan

Describes the author's travel experiences in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, combining adventure, history, and geography of this area.

Armchair travelers and real-life trekkers will welcome this fully revised and updated edition of Jeremy Bernstein's In the Himalayas. In this book, Bernstein - writer, physicist, and mountaineer - surveys the people, places, and politics of some of the most enchanting territory on earth. From the doggedness of the Sherpas to the hilarious mishaps in the outback, Bernstein presents the panoply of Himalayan experience in vivid, memorable detail.