LADAKH KASHMIR MANALI – the Essential Guide

Ladakh: the Essential Guide opens the door to this magical land. Described
here in exhaustive detail with colour picture, graphics and maps:
– The stupendous road journeys to Ladakh from Manali and Kashmir, with entire
sections on those two regions
– The major monasteries or gompas that are the repositories of Ladakh’s
religious culture
– The amazing regions of Zanskar and Nubra, and the high altitude Pangong and
Tso-moriri lakes

Plus a guide to the treks in the region and in-depth sections on the people,
history and religion of Ladakh. And, of course, plenty of practical advice –
on reaching, staying and travelling in
the region: listings of hotels, bus services, flights, taxi fares and much
else.

Comprehensive, illustrated guidebook to the magical land of Ladakh in the far
north of India, beyond the Himalayas. Up to date information on hotels and
transport and practical advice on planning and budgeting your trip. Detailed
explanatory descriptions of the regions` famous Buddhist monasteries and other
sights besides the stupendous road journeys to Ladakh from Manali and Kashmir,
with entire sections on these two regions. There are extensive sections on
Zanskar, Nubra, and the Pangong-Tsomoriri lakes, besides a chapter on the
treks in Ladakh. Also included is a detailed introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
and a section on the people and history of Ladakh. Apart from a foldout map of
the Ladakh-Kashmir region at the back, there are some 25 other maps in the
books, and about 270 colour photographs.

5th edition 2018