The book authored by the celebrated nature writer Ruskin Bond and illustrated with 157 vibrant color photographs by Gurmeet Thukral serves as a poetic and scientific tribute to the diverse flora of the world's highest mountain range. The volume meticulously documents the botanical treasures found across both the Eastern and Western Himalayan slopes, portraying the colorful range of vegetation from Kashmir to Bhutan. Bond’s evocative prose provides a narrative soul to the technical details of the plants, while Thukral’s high-quality photography allows readers to visually traverse the high-altitude landscapes from the comfort of their homes. 

1998, India, Variety Book Depot/Brijbasi Printers, hardcover, 128 pp., dustjacket corners showing slight wears, both front and rear endpaper have small tear-offs, otherwise in a very good condition.