A Narrative of a Journey from Caunpoor to the Boorendo Pass in the Himalaya Mountains: Via Gwalior, Agra, Delhi, and Sirhind 1821-22 (Volume Two)

In this book, the narrators attempt to give an account of their journey to Lake Mansarovar via Bekhur and Garo. It also gives interesting glimp­ses?of?the?journey?to?Shatul?and?Boorendo?Passes. Starting their journey from Caunpoor, which was a military cantonment, the narrators first crossed the Doab to arrive at Kalpi and then travelled to Gwalior crossing Chamba, before going on to Agra, Mathura, etc., and later, the Sutlej River. The book is interspersed with interesting anecdotes, histories of the places, historical monuments, and?the description of?diverse?flora?and?fauna. About the Author Sir Major William Lloyd (1782-1857) was a Welsh military commander, and was one of the first Europeans to ascend a Himalayan peak. Alexander Gerard (1792-1839) was a Scottish army officer in India, and?an?early?surveyor?and?explorer?of?the?Himalayas.