Walking the Himalayas
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Levison Wood undertakes an extraordinary expedition along the entire length of the Himalayan mountain range, traversing some of the world's most spectacular and treacherous terrain. From the plains of Afghanistan to the hidden kingdoms of Bhutan, he covers nearly 3,000 kilometres on foot, crossing high mountain passes, navigating war zones, and encountering remote communities rarely visited by outsiders.
Along the way, Wood shares remarkable encounters with Nepalese shamans, Afghan warlords, Tibetan monks, and hardy mountain shepherds, offering intimate insights into lives shaped by these formidable peaks. His journey weaves together adventure, cultural exploration, and the raw beauty of one of Earth's most awe-inspiring landscapes, creating a captivating testament to both human endurance and the magnetic pull of the mountains.
