The following are books that I own and have found of use when planning and researching the treks / trips that I have done. This site is in association with amazon.co.uk, so you can purchase any of these titles by clicking on the book icon or link (but don't worry, the link takes you to amazon's site and does not mean an automatic purchase!). I have briefly reviewed each one and said why I found it useful.

               

India, Pakistan & The Himalayas
	Travel Guide	Lonely Planet Guide to India This is an excellent guide to the country that is well laid out and easy to use. Thoroughly recommended.
	Travel Guide	Lonely Planet Guide to Pakistan Although this book is in need of updating (1998 edition) it does offer a useful guide to the amazing scenery, architecture and culture that Pakistan has to offer. It includes a brief section on trekking in the north of the country.
	Travel Guide	Lonely Planet - Trekking in the Karakoram & Hindu Kush Whether you are considering organising your own trek in Pakistan, or exploring this fabulous region with a trekking company, this book has all the information you are likely to need. Includes sections on flora and fauna, maps and navigation, health & safety, plus a useful list which grades the treks according to difficulty.
	Photographs	The High Himalaya This is a stunning collection of photographs of the Himalayas by Arte Wolfe. The images of the Karakoram Mountains of north Pakistan are especially spectacular. It includes summary pages where the exposure details for each image are given, which provides a very interesting insight into some of the techniques used.
	Natural History	Collins Birds of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka An excellent lightweight field guide, packed with colour drawings of the bird species you are most likely to encounter on your travels in the Indian Subcontinent. Ideal for killing time birdspotting on long bus or train journeys, and for visits to India's National Parks.