Annapurna Circuit: Himalayan Journey

by Andrew Stevenson

The Annapurna Circuit is Andrew Stevenson's personal account of his trek through the Himalayas, of the people he met, the breathtaking beauty of the landscape and his own spiritual journey. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0094789800
• ISBN13: 9780094789807
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Not Avail
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A unique and delightful travelogue

This delightful travelogue explores a popular trekking route in Eastern Nepal that has rarely been written about. Stevenson relates a journey that is rich with colourful characters, and is seeped in exquisite descriptions of the countryside through which he travels. The book is personally written, as if reading a diary, and it is this intimacy which allows the author's personality to permeate the stories, drawing the reader in alongside him. Thus, the reader accompanies Stevenson, whilst encountering a lively engagement with both internal and external landscapes. "Annapurna Circuit: Himalayan Journey" is an extraordinary achievement, unique in its combination of geographical location and literary style. In particular, his incisive examination of the effects of tourism on the Himalayas makes this account a valuable record of a beautiful and archaic land that may soon be altered irrevocably by the insidious and pervasive influence of western capitalism.

Two Thumbs Up!

This is definitly THE BEST contemporary adventure travel book I have read to date. Outside of the more "classic" authors (i.e. Joseph Conrad, Graham Greene, and even Matthiessen) most of the stuff put to print in the last 20 years is drek. But not this book. First, it is not pretentious and annoying like so many others. Stevenson is not condencing nor a know it all. He writes from the heart with great observations, humour and intellect. Let me tell you a little story. I was on the Annapurna circuit Feb. 1999, and saw his book at the bhaati he visited in Kagbeni. Inspite of my "bad" experiences reading recent advernture travel books I mustered the perseverence to set aside my Joseph Conrad Heart of Darkness (specifically chosen as my literature accompaniment for this journey) and began reading. After spending a good hour with the book I made up my mind to pick up a copy when I return to Pokhara. Now at home, in Tel Aviv, I just finished the book: it helped me relive many of the same experiences, observatiosn and questions about life the author so pointedly brings to light. Highly recommended -:)

''You had to be there''

Andrew Stevensons sence of humour and talent to discribe those situations most of us would put in the catergory as ''you had to be there'' is what makes this book so exciting to read. His connection to his inner feeling and the people and surrounding of the Annapurna Mountains is translated to paper with honesty and emotion. If you've been there -you'll reminisce If you haven't -this book is the armchair experience

A must-have book for travellers and "dream travellers"!

Annapurna Circuit - Himalayan Journey is a book you remember. Andrew Stevenson takes you on a journey to the impressive Himals where you get to know the strong and beautiful people of the region and some entertaining companion travellers. The book is easy to read, but still full of depth. It is as much a journey within yourself and your spiritual/ religious side. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone on their way to Annapurna, and to all those just dreaming they where.

Vicarious travel to the roof of the world!

Andrew Stevenson takes you on a journey with him around the Annapurna Himal. He describes the marvellous Himalayan scenery, the local people he meets as well as other travellers who he encounters. Through the telling of the tale you follow his own journey of self-discovery, a journey in which many will recognise themselves.