The Indian Alps and how we crossed them being a narrative of two years residence in the Eastern Himalaya and two months tour into the interior by a Lady Pioneer The Indian Alps and How We Crossed Them is a compelling narrative by a Lady Pioneer. Published in 1876 by Longmans, Green, and Co., this book chronicles her two-year residence in the Eastern Himalayas and a thrilling two-month tour into the heart of this captivating region. The journey commences in Darjeeling, a renowned Himalayan hill station. The author, accompanied by her husband and a daring friend, embarks on a quest to explore the Eastern Himalayas. With a small army of attendants, they delve into this majestic mountain range.