The Valley of Flowers: An outstanding Himalayan climbing seasonIn his delightful The Valley of Flowers, mountaineer Frank Smythe takes you on a botanical expedition to the Garhwal Himalaya. Alongside the author, scale the steep craggy mountains and bathe in crystal clear pools; breathe in the scented foothills of the Himalaya and their carpets of peonies, roses, rhododendrons and gentian. Experience 'the keen, biting air of the heights and the soft, scented air of the valleys'. Climber and adventurer Smythe journeys through the Himalaya's Byundar Pass, climbs the Mana Peak, descends into the Byundar Valley, and comes terrifyingly close to an encounter with The Abominable Snowman. The Valley of Flowers is a pleasurable escape for any climber, walker, mountain lover or gardener, or indeed anyone who needs reminding of the beauty and serenity of the natural world. |
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... Kamet, a mountain 25,447 feet high, situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, was climbed by a small expedition of six British mountaineers of whom I was one. After the climb we descended to the village of Gamsali in the Dhauli Valley, then ...
... Kamet, a mountain 25,447 feet high, situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, was climbed by a small expedition of six British mountaineers of whom I was one. After the climb we descended to the village of Gamsali in the Dhauli Valley, then ...
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... Kamet Conquered he wrote: There are many enthusiastic gardeners who, I feel sure, would welcome these Himalayan high alpines, and I write this in the hope that some enterprising philanthropist will go and get us seed or plants, not ...
... Kamet Conquered he wrote: There are many enthusiastic gardeners who, I feel sure, would welcome these Himalayan high alpines, and I write this in the hope that some enterprising philanthropist will go and get us seed or plants, not ...
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... Kamet, 25,447 feet, nearly 100 miles distant; and so westwards to the snows of Badrinath, 23,420 feet, with Nilkanta, 21,640 feet, one of the most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas, standing alone, and the far snows of Tehri Garhwal ...
... Kamet, 25,447 feet, nearly 100 miles distant; and so westwards to the snows of Badrinath, 23,420 feet, with Nilkanta, 21,640 feet, one of the most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas, standing alone, and the far snows of Tehri Garhwal ...
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... Kamet Expedition, not to mention that pockmarked piece of granite, Lobsang, who distinguished himself on Everest and Kangchenjunga, but who has, unhappily, since died. Wangdi is illiterate, but in addition to his native language he can ...
... Kamet Expedition, not to mention that pockmarked piece of granite, Lobsang, who distinguished himself on Everest and Kangchenjunga, but who has, unhappily, since died. Wangdi is illiterate, but in addition to his native language he can ...
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... time attempting the ascent of Kamet. Unfortunately, he had damaged his arm, which had become poisoned. As I had with me a comprehensive medical kit I was able to disinfect and bind up the wound, which had already been treated by an Indian.
... time attempting the ascent of Kamet. Unfortunately, he had damaged his arm, which had become poisoned. As I had with me a comprehensive medical kit I was able to disinfect and bind up the wound, which had already been treated by an Indian.
Contents
The Snow Col on Rataban | |
On Doing Nothing | |
The Belvedere | |
The Bhyundar Rock Wall | |
A Rock Climb | |
The Lower | |
The Abominable Snowman | |
My Finest Snow and Ice Peak | |
Second Attempt on Rataban | |
The Banke Plateau | |
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