Resources

Stories, ideas and knowledge from across the Himalaya, gathered in books, posters, toolkits and other resources that offer new ways to explore the region and its people, cultures and landscapes.

Humsaai
Book

Humsaai

An illustrated book on the wildlife of Jammu & Kashmir with brief descriptions of each species.

2026
Environmental Education in the Himalaya Teachers’ Activity Guide
Book

Environmental Education in the Himalaya Teachers’ Activity Guide

Nature Education Strategy (2006) along with two workbooks - one for teachers and one for students (both in 2009). The teacher's guide suggests a list of activities for children from classes 5 to 10.

2009 English
Exploring the Himalayan Environment: A Children’s workbook
Book

Exploring the Himalayan Environment: A Children’s workbook

Nature Education Strategy (2006) along with two workbooks - one for teachers and one for students (both in 2009). The activity handbook is for children to work with and enjoy.

2009 English
Our Encounter with a Snow Leopard
Book

Our Encounter with a Snow Leopard

What happens when a girl encounters a snow leopard? On a summer day in a valley in Ladakh, Lobzang and her brother have taken their parents' livestock for grazing. They freeze with fear when they face a snow leopard, eyeing their goats. Read this amazing true story about coming face to face with the elusive big cat of Ladakh and how the children deal with it. A book by Sherab Lobzang.

2022 English
PARTNERS Principles for CBC
Book

PARTNERS Principles for CBC

A book on the PARTNERS Principles for community-based conservation by Dr. Charudutt Mishra.

2016 English
Vanya Jeevan
Book

Vanya Jeevan

Vanya Jeevan is a set of info booklets in Hindi and English made for locals on how to file relief claims in case of losses caused by wildlife. It also lists safety precautions in case of encounters with wildlife. It also has formats of the forms for filing claims. The booklet was made for Himachal Pradesh.

2021 Hindi
Spiti Unknown: a Guide for Travellers
Book

Spiti Unknown: a Guide for Travellers

Spiti Unknown is a short guide for travellers which introduces them to the lesser known side of Spiti. The booklet combines textual descriptions with video-stories produced under HimKatha. It is on sale at four local stores in Kaza.

2025 English
Nono the Snow Leopard
Book

Nono the Snow Leopard

Nono the Snow Leopard is an engaging novella, told through the eyes of high-altitude wildlife biologists and illustrated by an avid wildlife artist, is an uncompromising tale for children. Although the book is aimed at children of 11 years and older, it will appeal equally to adults. Written by Pranav Trivedi, the book was first published in 2007 in English. Later, Pratham Books brought out Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada and Marathi translations.

2007 English
Co-existence in the High Altitudes
Book

Co-existence in the High Altitudes

Nature Education Strategy (2006) along with two workbooks - one for teachers and one for students (both in 2009). The strategy was prepared by Dr. Pranav Trivedi and was used to develop HAP's education programme, which was active until 2019.

2006 English
Gyamo: the Queen of the Mountains
Book

Gyamo: the Queen of the Mountains

Koyna is in Spiti Valley trying to spot a snow leopard with her friend Lobzang. Gyalmo, the snow leopard, watches from a distance as they try their best to spot her. A book by Ranjini Murali published by Pratham Books.

2021
Vanya Jeevan
Book

Vanya Jeevan

Vanya Jeevan is a set of info booklets in Hindi and English made for locals on how to file relief claims in case of losses caused by wildlife. It also lists safety precautions in case of encounters with wildlife. It also has formats of the forms for filing claims. The booklet was made for Himachal Pradesh.

2021 English
Harvest in the Himalaya
Book

Harvest in the Himalaya

Set against a magnificent Himalayan landscape, this book captures the beauty, complexity and rhythm of mountain life. It brings together diverse voices united by a love of nature, adventure and concern for biodiversity—from local educators and students to scholars, scientists and the legendary conservationist Dr. George Schaller.

2017