Highest of High Himalayas

This is not just a collection of expeditions. It is a journey filled with the excitement and thrill of climbing a summit. Col. N. Kumar led men to some of the highest routes in history successfully and he takes this opportunity to share the tale in exquisite detail with his readers. Everest Kanchenjunga Nanda Devi and many more mountains have been scaled under the leadership of Col. Kumar. The book takes a reader not just to the mountain but also talks about the history and culture associated with that particular peak. Most of these mountains were revered deities for the people around them and often climbing expeditions faced hurdles in their path even before they reached the base. After his historic success at Neelkantha Col. Kumar lost four toes to frostbite. He was advised against climbing. Not one to be tied down Col. Kumar was soon up and at the base of Nanda Devi before the bandages had even dried. In this book Col. Kumar breaks all barriers and talks about every hurdle in their path to success—may it be mythological political or even related to health. To give you a better feel of the journey the book is splashed with beautiful pictures of the expeditions.