There are still some places left on this year's TGO Readers' trek to the Indian Himalaya.

This is new trekking route in the Garwhal region of the Indian Himalaya that is destined to become a classic.

Following a route trekked by Lord Curzon in 1905 and by Shipton and Tilman 30 years later, this excellent itinerary traverses the western edge of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary.

From Delhi we take an overnight sleeper train and then drive to the hill station at Ranikhet. After just a couple of days trekking, we reach the high meadow of Bedni Bugyal, a famously scenic location with a skyline dominated to the north-west by the Himalayan peaks of Trisul (7120m) and Nanda Ghunti.

Here, there is the option of a rest day or a tough trekking excursion to the enigmatic and spectacularly located pool of Roopkund (5000m).

A further week of trekking takes us through forest and farmland and by way of a series of ridges, the last of which we cross at the Kuari Pass (4268m).

Changabang, Kamet and Nanda Devi are just 3 of the Himalayan giants visible from this sublime viewpoint. This is a superb trekking holiday into the Himalayas of India and an unforgettable journey into the sacred Hindu territory of Garhwal.

Places are now limited and the cost of the trek is £1095, with flights starting at about £520.

For more information contact KE Adventure Travel on 017687 73966 or check out www.keadventure.com