Krishnanand is an associate professor of Geography at Sharda University, specializing in Cold Desert Mountain Ecosystems. A distinguished academic, he graduated with top honors from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, where he was awarded the “Best Student” and a Gold Medal. He went on to complete his master’s and Ph.D. at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, where he pioneered research on Geodiversity in the Trans-Himalayan region. His Ph.D. dissertation focused on the “Interface of Geodiversity and Human Response in Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh,” marking him as a leading scholar in geoecological studies. A dedicated field researcher and educator, Krishnanand has made significant contributions to geographical knowledge, having authored numerous books and articles. His work includes two major volumes on Geodiversity published in 2023 and multiple peer-reviewed articles, including a Q1 Scopus-indexed publication. His research spans geodiversity, geomorphosites, geotourism, and sustainable development in mountainous regions.

• Introduction Geodiversity and Indian Trans Himalaya.- Mapping Geodiversity in Lahaul and Spiti.- Geoconservation Potential Fossil Park.- Summary and Conclusion.- Index.

Krishnanand is an associate professor of Geography at Sharda University, specializing in Cold Desert Mountain Ecosystems. A distinguished academic, he graduated with top honors from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, where he was awarded the “Best Student” and a Gold Medal. He went on to complete his master’s and Ph.D. at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, where he pioneered research on Geodiversity in the Trans-Himalayan region. His Ph.D. dissertation focused on the “Interface of Geodiversity and Human Response in Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh,” marking him as a leading scholar in geoecological studies. A dedicated field researcher and educator, Krishnanand has made significant contributions to geographical knowledge, having authored numerous books and articles. His work includes two major volumes on Geodiversity published in 2023 and multiple peer-reviewed articles, including a Q1 Scopus-indexed publication. His research spans geodiversity, geomorphosites, geotourism, and sustainable development in mountainous regions.

• Introduction Geodiversity and Indian Trans Himalaya.- Mapping Geodiversity in Lahaul and Spiti.- Geoconservation Potential Fossil Park.- Summary and Conclusion.- Index.

Krishnanand is an associate professor of Geography at Sharda University, specializing in Cold Desert Mountain Ecosystems. A distinguished academic, he graduated with top honors from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, where he was awarded the “Best Student” and a Gold Medal. He went on to complete his master’s and Ph.D. at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, where he pioneered research on Geodiversity in the Trans-Himalayan region. His Ph.D. dissertation focused on the “Interface of Geodiversity and Human Response in Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh,” marking him as a leading scholar in geoecological studies. A dedicated field researcher and educator, Krishnanand has made significant contributions to geographical knowledge, having authored numerous books and articles. His work includes two major volumes on Geodiversity published in 2023 and multiple peer-reviewed articles, including a Q1 Scopus-indexed publication. His research spans geodiversity, geomorphosites, geotourism, and sustainable development in mountainous regions.

• Introduction Geodiversity and Indian Trans Himalaya.- Mapping Geodiversity in Lahaul and Spiti.- Geoconservation Potential Fossil Park.- Summary and Conclusion.- Index.