Author and adventurer.

Garry Weare led his first trek to Kashmir in 1973; 50 years on and over 25,000kms later, he is still going strong, regularly leading high-altitude treks in Ladakh and Nepal.

Garry wrote all editions of Lonely Planet’s definitive Trekking in the India Himalaya; his acclaimed travel narrative A Long Walk in the Himalaya and recently Kashmir: A Journey through History.

Garry is a founding director of the Australian Himalayan Foundation, a Fellow of the RGS, Hon Secretary (Australia) of the Himalayan Club and a recipient of a lifetime achievement award for promoting adventure tourism in India.

Upcoming Treks

Escorted by Garry Weare, acclaimed Himalaya authority. Trek through some of the finest ancient rhododendron forests in the Himalaya when over three hundred varieties are in full bloom. Unrivalled views of the awesome flanks of Kangchenjunga – the world’s third highest peak. Explore the yak grazing pastures and sacred peaks that form the divide between Sikkim and Nepal.

Sikkim Rhododendron Trek

19 Apr 25 to 03 May 2025

High Trails to Zanskar

07 Sept 2024 - 23 Sept 2024

Trek to Zanskar, the most isolated region of Ladakh. We forge a route over high passes and through isolated gorges wilderness in the heart of the rugged Zanskar Range. For nearly a week we follow ill- defined trails linking the region of Rupshu to the Buddhist villages and ancient monasteries of Zanskar.

Kashmir A Journey Through History is back in print.