Footloose in the Himalaya

by Mike Harding

A British television performer recounts his journey through the Himalaya Mountains to Zanskar and Ladakh, India, and to Nepal, in search of evidence of environmental damage from outside contact

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel

Hardcover

First published November 30, 1990

Reviews

[Mark Havenhand · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally got around to reading this and enjoyed it. Its gloriously dated without internet cafes or wifi signals. Mike had a smashing 3m in Zanskar, Annapurna and Khumbu Valley and walked, experienced and evolved a lot. Sympathetic portrayal of the area not missing the downsides. Especially in Khumbu he was by then at his peak and did high altitude treks rather easily. The photos are stunning - Galen Rowel standard. He does mention a few times being weighed down with equipment.

[chucklesthescot · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has stunning photography in it along with an entertaining and often amusing story of the trials of trekking through the region. I can't go into detail without my missing notes but hope to update this review the next time I get to read this book.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great travelogue through the mountains, both the (then) less-traveled Zanskar Valley as well as through the Everest region. Filled with amusing stories, beautiful photos and a sense of love for the place he is at.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, I read only the Ladakh parts. But it's well-written, descriptive, and the photographs are gorgeous. What a difficult life up there, but also so spiritual.

[Mark Kavanagh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having recently visited Nepal, it was fascinating to read Mike Harding's accounts of a couple of treks in the 1980s.
Well written with his own stunning photographs.