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Pahadi: Mountain memoirs
Pahadi is a book which takes you on the adventure of a lifetime. It consists of 5 major treks that I have done recounted in detail along with pictures. Join me as I take you to the summit and back down again in the adventure of a lifetime.
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44 pages, Paperback
Published February 18, 2022
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July 8, 2022
Pahadi is a book written by Arjun Ganesh. It is a personal memoir of a 16 year old boy who loves trekking. This is a great premise for a book and the promise held as I read the first story on the Sinhagad trek. There is so much to be told on the forts of the Western Ghats by the trekkers.
From then on the book goes into a few other trekking trip stories (Manali, Goecha La and a couple of treks abroad). Apart from being a personal memoir and the fact that is written by someone young, the book leaves you wanting for more - and that is what I felt throughout as I read it. After Sinhagad - where the author establishes a connection with the history of the fort, the stories after that are more personal memoir and travelogue than a connection with history or heritage.
The enthusiasm of the author for the mountains, trekking clearly comes through and he does write in an authentic voice, and that is what holds the book together. At the same time, the writing does look hurried and does not enable the reader to bond with the mountains the way the title of the book hooks the reader.
I wish more such books were written targeting a specific audience (teenagers) in a voice they can relate to (like the author). And yes, the author a boy seems to have grown through the experience of the treks - and that is something I quite relate to.
From then on the book goes into a few other trekking trip stories (Manali, Goecha La and a couple of treks abroad). Apart from being a personal memoir and the fact that is written by someone young, the book leaves you wanting for more - and that is what I felt throughout as I read it. After Sinhagad - where the author establishes a connection with the history of the fort, the stories after that are more personal memoir and travelogue than a connection with history or heritage.
The enthusiasm of the author for the mountains, trekking clearly comes through and he does write in an authentic voice, and that is what holds the book together. At the same time, the writing does look hurried and does not enable the reader to bond with the mountains the way the title of the book hooks the reader.
I wish more such books were written targeting a specific audience (teenagers) in a voice they can relate to (like the author). And yes, the author a boy seems to have grown through the experience of the treks - and that is something I quite relate to.
July 7, 2022
Pahadi has been written by Arjun Ganesh, a 16 year old, who's a passionate trekker. The book details five treks he has undertaken - Sinhgad in Maharashtra, Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Kinabalu in Malaysia, Tongariro in New Zealand, and Goecha-La in Sikkim.
It's fun and entertaining to read about the individual treks and the preparations that go into it, from the logistics to the exercises. Arjun also talks about the challenges at each step but also the sense of exhilaration he feels when he completes a trek and reaches the top.
At Sinhgad, he learned rappelling, Jumaring and lead climbing. The fort is very important from a historical perspective. At Kinabalu, he got to know about animal species such as proboscis monkeys and flying squirrels. His descriptions of Goecha-La come across as extremely picturesque.
The book will be easily identifiable for those who trek on a regular basis. For others like me, it gives a good overview of what going on a trek actually entails. It requires a combination of both physical and mental strength to pull it through.
I enjoyed reading this book and discovering the mountains through Arjun's eyes.
Thank you Indica Books for sending me a review copy.
It's fun and entertaining to read about the individual treks and the preparations that go into it, from the logistics to the exercises. Arjun also talks about the challenges at each step but also the sense of exhilaration he feels when he completes a trek and reaches the top.
At Sinhgad, he learned rappelling, Jumaring and lead climbing. The fort is very important from a historical perspective. At Kinabalu, he got to know about animal species such as proboscis monkeys and flying squirrels. His descriptions of Goecha-La come across as extremely picturesque.
The book will be easily identifiable for those who trek on a regular basis. For others like me, it gives a good overview of what going on a trek actually entails. It requires a combination of both physical and mental strength to pull it through.
I enjoyed reading this book and discovering the mountains through Arjun's eyes.
Thank you Indica Books for sending me a review copy.
September 29, 2022
It’s a twenty-six pages booklet by a sixteen-year-old passionate trekker. Here, he talks about his experiences of the mountains with the hope that it might inspire others to take up responsible trekking and mountain climbing as a passion. According to the young writer, the point of the climb is the climb itself. It is not the mountain one conquers; one conquers one’s own self. Pahadi consists of five adventurous treks, viz., Sinhgad, Manali, Kinabalu, Tongariro, and Goecha-la, that the writer had been on. He has shared his trekking period day-to-day schedules, feelings, and experiences in about four-five pages each. Adding some more details would have made narrations interesting and more useful for aspiring trekkers. Anyhow, a good beginning by an enthusiastic and promising young writer.
October 3, 2022
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A fusion of a travelogue and a biography, 16 year old to-be-mountaineer and avid trekker Arjun Ganesh pens down five experiences he holds close to his heart as memories that speak to his passion for the sport and lessons derived from the experiences. Associated with Guardian Giripremi Institute Of Mountaineering Pune (GGIM) , he dreams of a clean, green and eco-positive means of pursuing climbing. Very aware of the degradation of the environment caused by careless climbers, the institute and the author work towards popularising and respecting the element that provides the surreal experience by bringing in a sense of duty and compassion in their actions. Despite being a boy at heart, he embodies the sensibilities of an adult which is refreshing, inspiring and encouraging to see.
In addition to coolly relating his experiences on the climb, the author provides information about the area from a historical or natural point of view. A short read, the writing is simple and to the point and reflects the age and enthusiasm of the author – can very confidently say I’m looking forward to more books detailing challenging trips from an older and experienced mountaineer.
The book is littered with (monochrome) pictures of the different peaks he has conquered and offers a wonderful visual sight which only complements the prose. Chapter 5, detailing his experiences trekking through Goecha valley is by far the most eventful and nerve-wracking entry among all present. A chapter very well detailed and most fascinating.
The goal of the book was to inspire people to pursue trekking as a hobby, and while I can’t do so immediately, the author has inspired the need for more such immersive travel-books that dive into the experiences of the climb or trek, history, fauna-flora and beautiful geography of the many diverse places from dense forests and swampy marshes to the highs and lows of mountains and oceans.
PS: Do not use 8-year old shoes!
A fusion of a travelogue and a biography, 16 year old to-be-mountaineer and avid trekker Arjun Ganesh pens down five experiences he holds close to his heart as memories that speak to his passion for the sport and lessons derived from the experiences. Associated with Guardian Giripremi Institute Of Mountaineering Pune (GGIM) , he dreams of a clean, green and eco-positive means of pursuing climbing. Very aware of the degradation of the environment caused by careless climbers, the institute and the author work towards popularising and respecting the element that provides the surreal experience by bringing in a sense of duty and compassion in their actions. Despite being a boy at heart, he embodies the sensibilities of an adult which is refreshing, inspiring and encouraging to see.
In addition to coolly relating his experiences on the climb, the author provides information about the area from a historical or natural point of view. A short read, the writing is simple and to the point and reflects the age and enthusiasm of the author – can very confidently say I’m looking forward to more books detailing challenging trips from an older and experienced mountaineer.
The book is littered with (monochrome) pictures of the different peaks he has conquered and offers a wonderful visual sight which only complements the prose. Chapter 5, detailing his experiences trekking through Goecha valley is by far the most eventful and nerve-wracking entry among all present. A chapter very well detailed and most fascinating.
The goal of the book was to inspire people to pursue trekking as a hobby, and while I can’t do so immediately, the author has inspired the need for more such immersive travel-books that dive into the experiences of the climb or trek, history, fauna-flora and beautiful geography of the many diverse places from dense forests and swampy marshes to the highs and lows of mountains and oceans.
PS: Do not use 8-year old shoes!
August 29, 2022
Pahadi by Arjun Ganesh is a collection of his treks to different mountains like Sinhagad Maharashtra , Goecha-la, Sikkim and 3 other peaks ( New Zealand , Malaysia and Manali. ) His paasion and love for mountain climbing shines throughout the 5 memoirs. The book also shows the preparations required and difficulties faced by the mountaineers. As mountain climbing is not like you just decide to go on a whim like any tour . I escpecially loved the backstory of Sinhagad though I already had heard of it but still it resonates. Written simply from the heart the book catches the readers attention and the reader gets caught in the avid mountaineer's passion and starts living the climb with the author.
It would have been more engrossing if more detail had been given about the local history, legends associated and also the vegetation there. I would also have loved about the local people around. I don't what else but more detail would have been lovely and also some pictures . As it seemed too short like an essay. But given the auhtor's age and his love for mountains and also his flair for words , he seems to be a author to look for ward to Than you Indica Books for the Chance to read this book
It would have been more engrossing if more detail had been given about the local history, legends associated and also the vegetation there. I would also have loved about the local people around. I don't what else but more detail would have been lovely and also some pictures . As it seemed too short like an essay. But given the auhtor's age and his love for mountains and also his flair for words , he seems to be a author to look for ward to Than you Indica Books for the Chance to read this book
July 5, 2022
Arjun Ganesh, a 16 yeard old trekking enthusiast, wrote "Pahadi" a 33 pager that contains the account of his 5 major treks.
The following locations are covered
1. Singhad, Maharashtra
2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh
3. Kinabalu, Malaysia
4. Tongariro, New Zealand
5. Goecha-la, Sikkim
It is written in a simple, beginner-friendly style. The author describes the trek's challenges in clear, lucid details, including his state of mind and turmoils. The narrative style is fluid and breezy.
There is nothing significant to dislike or like here however, a bit more detail would have made the book even better. Most of it was like a personal journal, although it was a brief one. It would have been nice to have been given more information about the places, local people, and culture described in the book.
The following locations are covered
1. Singhad, Maharashtra
2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh
3. Kinabalu, Malaysia
4. Tongariro, New Zealand
5. Goecha-la, Sikkim
It is written in a simple, beginner-friendly style. The author describes the trek's challenges in clear, lucid details, including his state of mind and turmoils. The narrative style is fluid and breezy.
There is nothing significant to dislike or like here however, a bit more detail would have made the book even better. Most of it was like a personal journal, although it was a brief one. It would have been nice to have been given more information about the places, local people, and culture described in the book.
July 8, 2022
Pahadi, as the name suggests, is a book which talks about the trekking experience of the author. The author, Arjun, is a very young man of 16 years who has written this very compact book describing his experiences of trekking. Arjun is someone who is passionate about trekking and adventures and in this book has tried to narrate the experiences which he had during different trekking expeditions.
The book starts with a simple introduction where we know about the Author in some detail. He has shared his attachment and attraction for mountains and how he had always loved mountains and climbing. He has narrated his experience of seeing the mighty Mt Everest for the first time.
The book is divided into 5 chapters, each chapter talking about a trekking experience of the author. These five sites or treks are Sinhgad, Manali, Kinabalu, Tongariro and Goecha-la. The author has tried to write from his memory about every trekking expedition and has described in some detail about the history, geography, trekking route and his own experience of each individual trip. As we read on these experiences, we can see that he may not be a mature or refined writer but his zeal and passion for trekking and sharing his experiences with the world at large is contagious and cannot be overlooked.
This book is very compact, less than 40 pages, but we can get a glimpses of the author’s experience of this in each of his trekking experiences. Overall it is a short read and will be a good read for those who wants to know about trekking or are just starting out with trekking. I wish that Arjun will continue to conquer more hills and one day will conquer Mt Everest and share his experience with the world.
The book starts with a simple introduction where we know about the Author in some detail. He has shared his attachment and attraction for mountains and how he had always loved mountains and climbing. He has narrated his experience of seeing the mighty Mt Everest for the first time.
The book is divided into 5 chapters, each chapter talking about a trekking experience of the author. These five sites or treks are Sinhgad, Manali, Kinabalu, Tongariro and Goecha-la. The author has tried to write from his memory about every trekking expedition and has described in some detail about the history, geography, trekking route and his own experience of each individual trip. As we read on these experiences, we can see that he may not be a mature or refined writer but his zeal and passion for trekking and sharing his experiences with the world at large is contagious and cannot be overlooked.
This book is very compact, less than 40 pages, but we can get a glimpses of the author’s experience of this in each of his trekking experiences. Overall it is a short read and will be a good read for those who wants to know about trekking or are just starting out with trekking. I wish that Arjun will continue to conquer more hills and one day will conquer Mt Everest and share his experience with the world.
July 8, 2022
Pahadi is a collection of memories regarding the authors trekking experience in the below 5 mountains 1. Singhad, Maharashtra 2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh, 3. Kinabalu, Malaysia,
4. Tongariro, New Zealand, 5. Goecha-la, Sikkim.
Author is a teenager who has fallen in love with mountains and trekking, love the way he said trekking mountains to not conquer the mountains but the self who has taken up the journey to reach the summit and continuing the trekking at all costs when we come across circumstantial hurdles during the trekking makes us strong both physically and mentally.
Author has used simple story telling pattern to narrate the trekking of these 5 mountains in the book which is a commendable job for a teenager and if he continues the same with little improvement in the format of the books and proof reading, he has a bright career in writing for sure.
Many thanks to Indica Book Club for sending me a copy of the book for review.
4. Tongariro, New Zealand, 5. Goecha-la, Sikkim.
Author is a teenager who has fallen in love with mountains and trekking, love the way he said trekking mountains to not conquer the mountains but the self who has taken up the journey to reach the summit and continuing the trekking at all costs when we come across circumstantial hurdles during the trekking makes us strong both physically and mentally.
Author has used simple story telling pattern to narrate the trekking of these 5 mountains in the book which is a commendable job for a teenager and if he continues the same with little improvement in the format of the books and proof reading, he has a bright career in writing for sure.
Many thanks to Indica Book Club for sending me a copy of the book for review.
July 5, 2022
Here’s my review of the book ‘Pahadi – Mountain Memoirs’ by Arjun Ganesh:
“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” ― Sir Edmund Hillary
Whenever you look at the mountains you are not only overwhelmed by their massiveness but also by the peaceful aura that they exude. No wonder that since time immemorial many ‘Rishis’ (sages) have made mountains their abode. This book is a heartwarming account of the trekking adventures that the 16 years old author Arjun Ganesh undertook. In the cricket crazy nation like India, it is good to know that the young children are exploring other sports as well.
As per the author, climbing mountains helps him to get away from the world and for a few hours he feels like he is on top of the world, literally and figuratively. He talks about his love of climbing mountains since he was a toddler. He is a part of a trekking group called the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM) who are equally passionate and plan ‘eco-expeditions’ and teaches young mountaineers to love and respect the mountains. The main purpose of the book, according to author, is to talk about his experiences of the mountains so that young people may get inspired to take up responsible trekking and mountain climbing as a passion.
The book is divided into five chapters which gives the account of each of the five places that he explored as a trekker and a mountaineer:
1. Sinhgad (Maharashtra, India)
2. Manali (Himachal Pradesh, India)
3. Tongariro (New Zealand)
4. Kinabalu (Malaysia)
5. Goecha-La (Sikkim, India)
The language of the book is quite lucid. However, there are some typographical errors here and there. The book has about 33 pages and can be easily read in less than half an hour. Although monochromatic photographs of the places that author visited are given after each chapter, but they are not clear due to poor resolution. I am not sure why, but the first two chapters have a different font size than the rest of the book.
I would like to recommend this book to all the people especially children who are passionate about adventure sports. While reading the book they will surely feel as they themselves are travelling with the author and seeing and hearing everything with their own eyes and ears. The author has definitely met his goal of inspiring people. I would like to wish him all the success for his future endeavors and hope he keeps on documenting his adventures in the form of books.
Thanks to Indica books, for sending me this book as a part of the Thousand Reviewers Club.
“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” ― Sir Edmund Hillary
Whenever you look at the mountains you are not only overwhelmed by their massiveness but also by the peaceful aura that they exude. No wonder that since time immemorial many ‘Rishis’ (sages) have made mountains their abode. This book is a heartwarming account of the trekking adventures that the 16 years old author Arjun Ganesh undertook. In the cricket crazy nation like India, it is good to know that the young children are exploring other sports as well.
As per the author, climbing mountains helps him to get away from the world and for a few hours he feels like he is on top of the world, literally and figuratively. He talks about his love of climbing mountains since he was a toddler. He is a part of a trekking group called the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM) who are equally passionate and plan ‘eco-expeditions’ and teaches young mountaineers to love and respect the mountains. The main purpose of the book, according to author, is to talk about his experiences of the mountains so that young people may get inspired to take up responsible trekking and mountain climbing as a passion.
The book is divided into five chapters which gives the account of each of the five places that he explored as a trekker and a mountaineer:
1. Sinhgad (Maharashtra, India)
2. Manali (Himachal Pradesh, India)
3. Tongariro (New Zealand)
4. Kinabalu (Malaysia)
5. Goecha-La (Sikkim, India)
The language of the book is quite lucid. However, there are some typographical errors here and there. The book has about 33 pages and can be easily read in less than half an hour. Although monochromatic photographs of the places that author visited are given after each chapter, but they are not clear due to poor resolution. I am not sure why, but the first two chapters have a different font size than the rest of the book.
I would like to recommend this book to all the people especially children who are passionate about adventure sports. While reading the book they will surely feel as they themselves are travelling with the author and seeing and hearing everything with their own eyes and ears. The author has definitely met his goal of inspiring people. I would like to wish him all the success for his future endeavors and hope he keeps on documenting his adventures in the form of books.
Thanks to Indica books, for sending me this book as a part of the Thousand Reviewers Club.
July 6, 2022
I belong to the species who are used to start reading back side of any newspaper and magazines. Analogously I read the back cover first whenever I get a new book. I was shocked to read about the Author's age and his passion for tracking. It creates a very impressive image in my mind about him.
Whether I like the book or not is a different matter, but the job done by the author at the age of 16 is incredible and it must be appreciated. Author like Arjun Ganesh is a perfect example for our youth who can encourage them to pursue their passion instead of wasting their precious time on unwanted distractions.
If I’d talk about the book, it covers the Author’s personal experience of tracking on five different hills. They are Sinhgad, Manali, Kinabalu, Tongariro, and Goecha-la. The book is very small and contains only 33 pages. If you are a regular reader, then you won’t find any difficulty completing it in one go.
It’s all about his personal experience of the tracking camps. I must say that it’s for a specific audience. If hiking, tracking, climbing, or any adventurous activities enthuse you then definitely it's for you. You will also get to know about some basic skills, hurdles faced by him, and lit bit of knowledge about the surroundings of the tracks. Eventually, it's more likely to read about someone's tracking itinerary. At some point, you may get bored too. Especially when trekking is not one of your favourite fun activities. I believe better proofreading was required before publishing it.
Whether I like the book or not is a different matter, but the job done by the author at the age of 16 is incredible and it must be appreciated. Author like Arjun Ganesh is a perfect example for our youth who can encourage them to pursue their passion instead of wasting their precious time on unwanted distractions.
If I’d talk about the book, it covers the Author’s personal experience of tracking on five different hills. They are Sinhgad, Manali, Kinabalu, Tongariro, and Goecha-la. The book is very small and contains only 33 pages. If you are a regular reader, then you won’t find any difficulty completing it in one go.
It’s all about his personal experience of the tracking camps. I must say that it’s for a specific audience. If hiking, tracking, climbing, or any adventurous activities enthuse you then definitely it's for you. You will also get to know about some basic skills, hurdles faced by him, and lit bit of knowledge about the surroundings of the tracks. Eventually, it's more likely to read about someone's tracking itinerary. At some point, you may get bored too. Especially when trekking is not one of your favourite fun activities. I believe better proofreading was required before publishing it.
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July 6, 2022My book review- 'Pahadi'
Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing
- Barry Finlay
By far the thinnest book I have received thus far from Indica Books, 'Pahadi' was nevertheless an entertaining read. Written by a 16-year old Arjun Ganesh, the book offers a short and succinct glimpse into the worlds of the mountains. Even though I have lived most of my life in a city by the sea and am a Piscean, some internal force always draws me to the enchanting vistas of altitude.
Not exactly an adult, Arjun seems to have acquired wisdom beyond his years with all the mountaineering. I liked the first line of the Prologue/Introduction in which he states, 'Mountains are strange things. They turn adults into children, and children into grown men'. Probably self-referencing there, Arjun shows signs of both- the supposed 'maturity' of adulthood, and the fun and excitement of a child as he explores the world. Einstein himself advised all budding researchers to keep the inquisitiveness of children well into old age.
The Indic ethos and the Puranic/Itihasa mindscape is intextricably linked with mountains and their elevated landscapes that have proved to be a magnetic draw for seekers of salvation and peace. Hippies from the West and Israel in particular have found another den in the Parvati valley in Himachal Pradesh apart from the usual suspect, India's sunshine state of Goa.
Arjun's concerns are more earthly though. Starting with Sinhagad in Maharashtra, he traverses the country and the world including Malaysia and New Zealand ending with the tough environs of Goecha-La in Sikkim. He discusses the challenges he had to face along the way along with rigorous physical training that ensures he keeps up the climbing without any hiccups. Cinematic inspiration also plays a part, as Arjun mentions both Bollywood and Hollywood in different places. The great Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare recently glorified in an Ajay Devgan biopic, and Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy that any partial cinema buff also knows was shot in New Zealand.
Arjun manages to bring the wonder and sheer exuberance of the mountains come alive in the book. My gripe here again is the length, would have liked to read a lot more. But given the age of the writer, believe he can come up with more at a later age. Thank Indica Books for sending this short and engaging read.
Here's the Amazon link to my review:
https://tinyurl.com/mtprf82w
Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing
- Barry Finlay
By far the thinnest book I have received thus far from Indica Books, 'Pahadi' was nevertheless an entertaining read. Written by a 16-year old Arjun Ganesh, the book offers a short and succinct glimpse into the worlds of the mountains. Even though I have lived most of my life in a city by the sea and am a Piscean, some internal force always draws me to the enchanting vistas of altitude.
Not exactly an adult, Arjun seems to have acquired wisdom beyond his years with all the mountaineering. I liked the first line of the Prologue/Introduction in which he states, 'Mountains are strange things. They turn adults into children, and children into grown men'. Probably self-referencing there, Arjun shows signs of both- the supposed 'maturity' of adulthood, and the fun and excitement of a child as he explores the world. Einstein himself advised all budding researchers to keep the inquisitiveness of children well into old age.
The Indic ethos and the Puranic/Itihasa mindscape is intextricably linked with mountains and their elevated landscapes that have proved to be a magnetic draw for seekers of salvation and peace. Hippies from the West and Israel in particular have found another den in the Parvati valley in Himachal Pradesh apart from the usual suspect, India's sunshine state of Goa.
Arjun's concerns are more earthly though. Starting with Sinhagad in Maharashtra, he traverses the country and the world including Malaysia and New Zealand ending with the tough environs of Goecha-La in Sikkim. He discusses the challenges he had to face along the way along with rigorous physical training that ensures he keeps up the climbing without any hiccups. Cinematic inspiration also plays a part, as Arjun mentions both Bollywood and Hollywood in different places. The great Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare recently glorified in an Ajay Devgan biopic, and Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy that any partial cinema buff also knows was shot in New Zealand.
Arjun manages to bring the wonder and sheer exuberance of the mountains come alive in the book. My gripe here again is the length, would have liked to read a lot more. But given the age of the writer, believe he can come up with more at a later age. Thank Indica Books for sending this short and engaging read.
Here's the Amazon link to my review:
https://tinyurl.com/mtprf82w
July 7, 2022
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“Pahari” is a book of memories of the mountaineering of a 16-year-old boy, Arjun Ganesh. The experiences of mountaineering on the major five peaks have been shared by the author in the book, which are:-
Sinhagad :-
Manali :-
Kinabalu
Tongariros
goecha la
Ganesh lives in Pune and is also the most dear to the author due to Sinhagad being near and homeland. He writes with great beauty the glorious history of Sinhagad. The author likes mountaineering on Sinhagad the most.
Manali is the author's first mountaineering away from the family which gives him new experiences. Mountaineering is the first love of the writer and in this his family's support is also there. The accounts of Sinhagad and Manali are well written, but the passages could have been made shorter in Goechha La.
The themes of falling and slipping have not been written in detail by the author so that the readers are not disappointed. Overall, this book arouses the curiosity of mountaineering in the minds of people of all ages and also introduces them to the words of mountaineering. Best wishes to the author for becoming a good climber and writer.
“Pahari” is a book of memories of the mountaineering of a 16-year-old boy, Arjun Ganesh. The experiences of mountaineering on the major five peaks have been shared by the author in the book, which are:-
Sinhagad :-
Manali :-
Kinabalu
Tongariros
goecha la
Ganesh lives in Pune and is also the most dear to the author due to Sinhagad being near and homeland. He writes with great beauty the glorious history of Sinhagad. The author likes mountaineering on Sinhagad the most.
Manali is the author's first mountaineering away from the family which gives him new experiences. Mountaineering is the first love of the writer and in this his family's support is also there. The accounts of Sinhagad and Manali are well written, but the passages could have been made shorter in Goechha La.
The themes of falling and slipping have not been written in detail by the author so that the readers are not disappointed. Overall, this book arouses the curiosity of mountaineering in the minds of people of all ages and also introduces them to the words of mountaineering. Best wishes to the author for becoming a good climber and writer.
July 27, 2022
It is interesting to see more and more young authors emerge and tell their tales passionately. Pahadi is one such book. It is the personal memoir of sixteen-year-old Arjun Ganesh, a young trekker from Pune. The book details his five treks- Sinhagad in Maharashtra, Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Goecha-la in Sikkim, Kinabalu in Malaysia and Tongariro in New Zealand. He narrates his diverse trekking experience at all these five places. The book also includes brief remarks on the exciting history of these places. The underlying theme in each of the five chapters is the narrator's connection with nature and the joys and challenges of trekking.
The book is an ode to the author's love for mountains and passion for responsible trekking. He is part of a trekking group called the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM), which organizes 'eco-expeditions' to some of the tallest mountains in the world. Through the book, the author wishes to inspire young readers to respect nature and take up mountain climbing as a passion.
Arjun beautifully describes the preparation required to trek to different summits, the distinct geography of these places and the sense of joy he feels after he reaches the top. I particularly loved the passion with which he talks about the urgent need to save these mountains from exploitative tourism. The book, without being preachy, brushes off the reader the importance of qualities like discipline and focus.
The book is a breezy 33-page read and can be finished in one sitting. The writing can become better with some sharpening and proofreading. However, it is not a show-stopper in connecting with the book's essence. It is a commendable effort from the author to encapsulate his trekking experiences in the form of a book, in some places with utmost maturity for his young age.
The book is an ode to the author's love for mountains and passion for responsible trekking. He is part of a trekking group called the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM), which organizes 'eco-expeditions' to some of the tallest mountains in the world. Through the book, the author wishes to inspire young readers to respect nature and take up mountain climbing as a passion.
Arjun beautifully describes the preparation required to trek to different summits, the distinct geography of these places and the sense of joy he feels after he reaches the top. I particularly loved the passion with which he talks about the urgent need to save these mountains from exploitative tourism. The book, without being preachy, brushes off the reader the importance of qualities like discipline and focus.
The book is a breezy 33-page read and can be finished in one sitting. The writing can become better with some sharpening and proofreading. However, it is not a show-stopper in connecting with the book's essence. It is a commendable effort from the author to encapsulate his trekking experiences in the form of a book, in some places with utmost maturity for his young age.
August 20, 2022
3/5: Liked it
This is a short book and the author is quite young (only 16) which made me curious. He has climbed more than 4000 meters which is an achievement.
The book is short and sweet. Written in a very simple fashion and in first person, it feels like reading a diary entry. Also, all those pictures at the end of each chapter. At times I felt like I was hearing it directly from him.
I liked how the author chose to begin with Sinhgad and Tanaji Malsure, and end with his first huge trek. The book needs some serious editing though.
Overall a quick and good read indeed!
This is a short book and the author is quite young (only 16) which made me curious. He has climbed more than 4000 meters which is an achievement.
The book is short and sweet. Written in a very simple fashion and in first person, it feels like reading a diary entry. Also, all those pictures at the end of each chapter. At times I felt like I was hearing it directly from him.
I liked how the author chose to begin with Sinhgad and Tanaji Malsure, and end with his first huge trek. The book needs some serious editing though.
Overall a quick and good read indeed!
July 5, 2022
A book of 30 pages written by a budding trekking enthusiast is all Pahadi about. This book comprises five trek destinations which the author has travelled and his experience in his journey.
Arjun is a talented person, no doubt about that however, when the topic comes to memoirs, there are a lot of expectations on the same front for anyone in general who loves to read memoirs.
The literature, the presentation and the flow are some of the factors which can be improved. I wish Arjun the best for his endeavours ahead and encourage him to come up with more adventures and extensively work on literature for his upcoming books.
It could be an ideal read for people between the age of 12-17.
Arjun is a talented person, no doubt about that however, when the topic comes to memoirs, there are a lot of expectations on the same front for anyone in general who loves to read memoirs.
The literature, the presentation and the flow are some of the factors which can be improved. I wish Arjun the best for his endeavours ahead and encourage him to come up with more adventures and extensively work on literature for his upcoming books.
It could be an ideal read for people between the age of 12-17.
January 20, 2023
As the title conveys, this is the story of hills. The author is a young trekker. Young, a word that usually brings an element of inexperience to your mind. This preconceived notion of the readers is challenged by the eloquent author. This book has elements of thrill, joy, and extreme passion.
The book starts with a "singhad" of mountains. The tales of the Mahratta valour keep you glued to the first chapter. Immediately, with the turn of a page, you are transported to chilly Manali. Although short, the stories start to become quite repetitive after the adventures of the second chapter.
The book starts with a "singhad" of mountains. The tales of the Mahratta valour keep you glued to the first chapter. Immediately, with the turn of a page, you are transported to chilly Manali. Although short, the stories start to become quite repetitive after the adventures of the second chapter.
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August 14, 2022
Pahadi is written by a teenage mountaineer. He shares his experience of mountaineering of few mountains which he has climbed at his very young age such as Mt Sinhgad, Hamata hills Manali, Mt Mt Kinabalu Malaysia, Mt Tongariro New Zealand, Geocha-la Sikkim. He shares his experience of climbing the mountain, his camp, the plan of the camp, exercised he underwent to trek, fitness required to climb. Mental ability required for mountaineering. He also explains why we should climb mountains, joy of trekking, nature view and the experience we get from climbing mountains.
After reading this book, I felt, as if I myself climbed the mountains and it inspired me to go for trekking and mountaineering.
After reading this book, I felt, as if I myself climbed the mountains and it inspired me to go for trekking and mountaineering.
July 15, 2022
Good attempt from young writer sharing his experience of trekking. Good read if you interested in trekking or any physical activity. Personally the book for refreshing as I also come from mountain city (Junagadh, Gujarat) located and experience the same energy and interest in climbing mountains. Book is well structure it takes you to lower to higher and tougher mountains experience. Will be putting this treks in my bucket list for fut
July 8, 2022
'Pahadi'- is a book wherein, Arjun Ganesh, a 16 year old author shares his experience of trekking in five major places namely- Sinhgad, Manali, Kinabalu, Tongario and Goecha-la.
The author speaks about the adventures and the preparations taken and also the challenges faced for each trek. He has briefed about the journey to the mountains. People going on regular treks can easily relate with this book and it can also be a small guide for some others.
A short and good read for anyone interested in trekking. Wishing the author all the wishes for his upcoming treks.
Thankyou Indic Academy and Indica books for sending this book.
The author speaks about the adventures and the preparations taken and also the challenges faced for each trek. He has briefed about the journey to the mountains. People going on regular treks can easily relate with this book and it can also be a small guide for some others.
A short and good read for anyone interested in trekking. Wishing the author all the wishes for his upcoming treks.
Thankyou Indic Academy and Indica books for sending this book.
August 23, 2022
Pahadi is a book in which the author talks about his journey in trekking. The book contains five places where the author along with his group have been on trekking. The journey is explained briefly, along with details of the weather, timings of trekking, history of the place and so on. The pace of the book is quick as it contains thirty-three pages. Anyone who has an interest in trekking will find this book enjoyable.
I thank INIDICA BOOKS for the review copy of this adventurous book!
I thank INIDICA BOOKS for the review copy of this adventurous book!
September 19, 2022
Instead of critically reviewing this book, I chose to write an appreciation note for a budding writer, Arjun Ganesh. The simplest but most profound impact you can have on a young budding writer is to encourage her/his hard work and talent. So, if there are any budding writers, they must be encouraged to be better… to write better. ‘Pahadi’ (literal translation: belongs-to-mountains) is a short-written (33 pages) memoir of the trekking experience of an enthusiastic 16 years old trekker, Arjun Ganesh. This book provides the accounts of his 5 trekking experiences, viz., Sinhgad in Maharashtra, Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Kinabalu in Malaysia, Tongariro in New Zealand, and Goecha-La in Sikkim. The short and simple introduction of the book gives a back story behind the author’s love and attachment to mountains (I enjoyed this part the most).
The overall layout of the book needs much improvement. I have read several travel memoirs, travelogues, and travel accounts. A good travel memoir must have details about the vivid descriptions of the places visited, descriptions of the author’s subjective experiences during the travel, the cultural history of the area, and accounts of interactions with local people. To make the travel memoir more engrossing, there should have been more pictures for every part of the journey. Be a good reader first if you wish to become a good writer
This book will be enjoyed better by folks who love trekking. For others, it provides a fun and informative read about the preparation, process, logistics, and challenges of mountain trekking. Overall it is a feel-good read. I wish all the success for Arjun’s future endeavours and accomplishments in both trekking expeditions as well as his writing career.
The overall layout of the book needs much improvement. I have read several travel memoirs, travelogues, and travel accounts. A good travel memoir must have details about the vivid descriptions of the places visited, descriptions of the author’s subjective experiences during the travel, the cultural history of the area, and accounts of interactions with local people. To make the travel memoir more engrossing, there should have been more pictures for every part of the journey. Be a good reader first if you wish to become a good writer
This book will be enjoyed better by folks who love trekking. For others, it provides a fun and informative read about the preparation, process, logistics, and challenges of mountain trekking. Overall it is a feel-good read. I wish all the success for Arjun’s future endeavours and accomplishments in both trekking expeditions as well as his writing career.
July 21, 2022
Arjun Ganesh, a 16 year old boy who grew up in the plains of Pune, writes about his immense love for mountains in the book “Pahadi” and describes his feelings through five trekking expeditions that he has undertaken – 3 in India and 2 abroad. Sinhgad, Manali and Goecha-la are the treks in India and the treks abroad are Tongariro in New Zealand and Kinabalu in Malaysia. Along with trekking the mountains, he also describes the other activities like jumaring, rappelling, ziplining that is possible in some of these expeditions. Some of the expeditions have been as part of the trekking group Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM) and others have been as part of a family trip or from the school. Overall, it’s a very good read and you will be motivated to make each of the 5 treks that Arjun writes about.
I think the editing part of the book and its organization can be much better. There are numerous places where punctuation marks could have made reading more comfortable and I also came across a few incomplete sentences. Arjun has provided pictures from each of his treks but as it is printed in black & white, some of the pictures are not clearly visible, and they are also organized haphazardly at the end of each chapter, these could be better organized and adding color photos would be an option that the publishers should explore.
Despite some of the above flaws mainly from the editors side, Pahadi is a very good book and I think everybody should read this book as a 16 year old boy teaches you to stay connected to the nature and motivates you to stay fit and healthy, unlike most 16 year old’s you meet today.
I think the editing part of the book and its organization can be much better. There are numerous places where punctuation marks could have made reading more comfortable and I also came across a few incomplete sentences. Arjun has provided pictures from each of his treks but as it is printed in black & white, some of the pictures are not clearly visible, and they are also organized haphazardly at the end of each chapter, these could be better organized and adding color photos would be an option that the publishers should explore.
Despite some of the above flaws mainly from the editors side, Pahadi is a very good book and I think everybody should read this book as a 16 year old boy teaches you to stay connected to the nature and motivates you to stay fit and healthy, unlike most 16 year old’s you meet today.
September 12, 2022
In the world where teens need more screen time as compared to the past, Pahadi presents itself as a fresh burst of air. It is marked as the personal memoir of Arjun Ganesh, a sixteen-year-young
trekker from Pune. The book talks about his diverse trekking experience across the following treks- Sinhagad in Maharashtra, Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Goecha-la in Sikkim, Kinabalu in Malaysia and Tongariro in New Zealand. Interestingly,t he book also includes brief remarks on the exciting history of these places.
The book talks about the author's love for mountains - probably due to his upbringing in the mountains. He is part of a trekking group called the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM), that organizes 'eco-expeditions' to some of the tallest mountains in the world. Throughout the book, the author has aimed to inspire young readers like him to respect nature and explore mountain trekking as an exciting journey, and not as boring as some people might consider.
Arjun extensively describes the preparation required to trek to different summits, the distinct geography of the places he has been to and the sense of joy he feels after he reaches the top. His passion with which he talks about the urgent need to save these mountains from exploitative tourism is also commendable.
It's merely a 33-page read and honestly, isn't to be reviewed or weighed on the scales of perfection. It's all about a young boy penning down his thoughts after completing an exciting trip, and his efforts, if anything, are laudable. I wish him all the very best for all his future endeavors and hope that he gets to go on more of such treks, and hopefully write about them as well!
trekker from Pune. The book talks about his diverse trekking experience across the following treks- Sinhagad in Maharashtra, Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Goecha-la in Sikkim, Kinabalu in Malaysia and Tongariro in New Zealand. Interestingly,t he book also includes brief remarks on the exciting history of these places.
The book talks about the author's love for mountains - probably due to his upbringing in the mountains. He is part of a trekking group called the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM), that organizes 'eco-expeditions' to some of the tallest mountains in the world. Throughout the book, the author has aimed to inspire young readers like him to respect nature and explore mountain trekking as an exciting journey, and not as boring as some people might consider.
Arjun extensively describes the preparation required to trek to different summits, the distinct geography of the places he has been to and the sense of joy he feels after he reaches the top. His passion with which he talks about the urgent need to save these mountains from exploitative tourism is also commendable.
It's merely a 33-page read and honestly, isn't to be reviewed or weighed on the scales of perfection. It's all about a young boy penning down his thoughts after completing an exciting trip, and his efforts, if anything, are laudable. I wish him all the very best for all his future endeavors and hope that he gets to go on more of such treks, and hopefully write about them as well!
July 23, 2022
Pahadi by arjun ganesh, a 16 years old boy, is a wonderful read. The book is about his trekking experience, recounting his travel to various mountain peaks in india and foreign land. As said in the book, the intention behind the book was to kindle an interest in trekking to others and to prove that trekking is not an boring activity. Honestly, I had no interest in trekking earlier, after reading this book, it sounds quite interesting . Trekking tells you how strong you are and how when you never give up, the price paid is worth it (the top mountain views).
The book is an easy read, can be completed within few hours. It contains his travel experience to 5-6 summits in an easy English. The enthusiasm and the interest Arjun ganesh has in trekking, is clearly reflected in his words, it keeps the readers on pace.
Do read the book, it's worth the experience. The 16 year old has done a commendable job.
The book is an easy read, can be completed within few hours. It contains his travel experience to 5-6 summits in an easy English. The enthusiasm and the interest Arjun ganesh has in trekking, is clearly reflected in his words, it keeps the readers on pace.
Do read the book, it's worth the experience. The 16 year old has done a commendable job.
August 3, 2022
Since I also love to trek, I also share same feelings as the author has shared, but not of the level as the author is. This book is a candid and honest expression of author’s experiences and feelings, which even a not trekker would enjoy in reading.
Through this book the author has also urged to people who are visiting the mountain to maintain the cleanliness there and not to leave any trace of waste so that the beauty remains there for future tourists also and also to maintain discipline, follow rules there so that accidents could be avoided.
Since the author is young and not a seasoned writer one should ignore minor shortcomings in the book. However, I think that if the photos given in the book be in colour and clear, it would be good. Nonetheless, it is a good try from author side
Through this book the author has also urged to people who are visiting the mountain to maintain the cleanliness there and not to leave any trace of waste so that the beauty remains there for future tourists also and also to maintain discipline, follow rules there so that accidents could be avoided.
Since the author is young and not a seasoned writer one should ignore minor shortcomings in the book. However, I think that if the photos given in the book be in colour and clear, it would be good. Nonetheless, it is a good try from author side
September 18, 2025
What attracted my attention at the start was the fact that the writer is a teenager, and yet has a vast experience in mountaineering for his age.
Arjun is fascinated by both the mountains and also the history behind them, His association is totally organic , may it be Sinhgad or Kinabalu or Tongariro. I would say that he is lucky to have support from his family, and this is a family activity many a times.
Mountains are in his heart, he even advocates mountaineering in the book. He is seriously passionate about this hobby of his.
“Few people know how to take a walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence and nothing too much.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
In order to keep up with hiking, trekking and mountaineering, he is particular about his personal physical fitness to be able to cover these treks. Other traits that he has worked upon is punctuality, group activities especially associated with sports. This makes for a practical guide to mountaineering especially for the five mountain climbs that he describes.
This is the USP of this book as young boys and girls can read this book to get inspiration and also get pointers to how start this field of physical activity which is not quite popular in India. Or just as a story about five places.
Best of luck to him. I wait for his more mature works in the future.
Arjun is fascinated by both the mountains and also the history behind them, His association is totally organic , may it be Sinhgad or Kinabalu or Tongariro. I would say that he is lucky to have support from his family, and this is a family activity many a times.
Mountains are in his heart, he even advocates mountaineering in the book. He is seriously passionate about this hobby of his.
“Few people know how to take a walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence and nothing too much.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
In order to keep up with hiking, trekking and mountaineering, he is particular about his personal physical fitness to be able to cover these treks. Other traits that he has worked upon is punctuality, group activities especially associated with sports. This makes for a practical guide to mountaineering especially for the five mountain climbs that he describes.
This is the USP of this book as young boys and girls can read this book to get inspiration and also get pointers to how start this field of physical activity which is not quite popular in India. Or just as a story about five places.
Best of luck to him. I wait for his more mature works in the future.
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