About the Book: Himalaya: Exploring the Roof of the World
'Himalaya is one of the worlds most extraordinary geophysical, historical,
environmental and social regions.
More rugged and elevated than any other zone on earth, it embraces all of
Tibet, six of the worlds eight major mountain ranges and nearly all its highest
peaks. It contains around 50, 000 glaciers and the most extensive permafrost
outside the polar regions. Over an area nearly as big as Europe, the population
is scattered, often nomadic and always sparse. Many languages are spoken, some
are written and few are related. Religious and political affiliations are
equally diverse. Borders