The Ascent of Nanda Devi

Type

Book

Authors

H. Q. ( H. W. Tilman )

Tags

Mountaineering, India--Nanda Devi, Travel, India--Uttarakhand, Hindu pilgrims and pilgrimages

Description

Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in India and was the highest mountain summited for twenty years before Edmund Hilary climbed Mt. Everest. This is a thrilling and often heart-stopping account of the attempts and many failures to climb this sacred mountain. Written by 'Bill' Tilman, one of the most famous names in mountaineering and all round adventurer extraordinaire, this book is a must for anyone with a love of adventure and the great outdoors.

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