Fietsend door de Himalaya (cycling through the Himalayas)

A 1100-kilometer cycling journey through one of the most spectacular mountain regions in the world: the Indian Himalayas, in the politically sensitive border area with Tibet. Starting from Shimla, the former British summer capital, through the lesser-known regions of Kinnaur, Spiti, and Lahaul, crossing over 5,000-meter-high passes into the high-altitude desert of Ladakh.

Myra de Rooy cycles through challenging terrain; at high altitudes, on poor roads, and with the risk of falling rocks. The breathtaking vistas and the unique encounters with the local population make this journey unforgettable.

Cycling through the Himalayas intertwines adventure with inspiring stories of the hospitable mountain people in an imposing mountain world, and the experience of cycling through a vast, empty, and wild landscape.

Includes approximately 139 photos and 4 detailed maps.