72 detailed trekking maps - Comprehensive trail descriptions and 72 maps covering both classic and lesser-known routes throughout: Central and Western Ladakh; Nubra; Rupshu; Zanskar; also includes Stok Kangri trekking peak. All the practical information you need - planning your trip and getting to Ladakh from North America, Europe, Australasia and other parts of Asia; arranging a trek - whatever your style of trekking, from a short backpacking trip to a fully-guided expedition; health and mountain safety; history, culture and language.

Minimum impact for maximum insight - how to travel with sensitivity and awareness through a fragile region Plus - City guides to Leh, Delhi, and Manali. The spectacular natural landscape of giant mountains, wild deserts and deep gorges, combined with a thriving Tibetan-Buddhist culture makes Ladakh ("Little Tibet") one of the most fascinating destinations in the Himalaya.

"Trekking in Ladakh is the fully revised third edition of Charlie Loram's practical guide to low impact trekking in this high altitude region of northwest India. For this new edition, researcher Jim Manthorpe has rewalked all the routes.

The book includes comprehensive trail descriptions and 75 maps covering both classic and lesser-known routes throughout: *Central Ladakh *Nubra *Rupshu *Zanskar *Western Ladakh *Also includes Stok Kangri trekking peak (20,188ft) As with all Trailblazer hiking guides, the route maps in "Trekking in Ladakh include features not usually found on standard maps: walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, and points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers.

This book is much more than a hiking-route guide--all the practical information hikers need is included, from planning their trip and getting to Ladakh from North America to arranging a trek (whatever their style of trekking, from a short backpacking trip to a fully-guided expedition). There are town guides to Leh (capital of Ladakh), Manali, and Delhi, including street plans, what to see, hotels, and restaurants for all budgets.

There's also background information on history, culture, and language; plus comprehensive sections on health and mountain safety. The guide is particularly strong on environmental preservation: minimum impact for maximum insight.

Theauthor includes tips on how to travel with sensitivity and awareness through a fragile region. Charlie Loram has contributed to Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides as an author.

Charlie Loram was the series editor who developed this British Walking Guides series for Trailblazer. He has hiked in the Himalaya as well as in Wales and Scotland.

Jim Manthorpe has contributed to Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides as an author. Jim Manthorpe has trekked in many of the world's mountainous regions from Patagonia to the Himalaya and Scandinavia to the Canadian Rockies.

When not writing, he works as a ranger in Knoydart, Scotland. This is the fully revised third edition of Charlie Loram's practical guide to low-impact trekking in this high altitude region of northwest India.

The spectacular natural landscape of immense mountains, wild deserts and deep gorges, combined with a thriving Tibetan-Buddhist culture makes Ladakh (Little Tibet) one of the most fascinating destinations in the Himalaya. 72 detailed trekking maps - Comprehensive trail descriptions and 72 maps covering both classic and lesser-known routes throughout: Central and Western Ladakh; Nubra; Rupshu; Zanskar; also includes Stok Kangri trekking peak.

All the practical information you need - planning your trip and getting to Ladakh from North America, Europe, Australasia and other parts of Asia; arranging a trek - whatever your style of trekking, from a short backpacking trip to a fully-guided expedition; health and mountain safety; history, culture and language. Minimum impact for maximum insight - how to travel with sensitivity and awareness through a fragile region Plus - City guides to Leh, Delhi, and Manali.

The spectacular natural landscape of giant mountains, wild deserts and deep gorges, combined with a thriving Tibetan-Buddhist culture makes Ladakh ("Little Tibet") one of the most fascinating destinations in the Himalaya. "Trekking in Ladakh is the fully revised third edition of Charlie Loram's practical guide to low impact trekking in this high altitude region of northwest India.

For this new edition, researcher Jim Manthorpe has rewalked all the routes. The book includes comprehensive trail descriptions and 75 maps covering both classic and lesser-known routes throughout: *Central Ladakh *Nubra *Rupshu *Zanskar *Western Ladakh *Also includes Stok Kangri trekking peak (20,188ft) As with all Trailblazer hiking guides, the route maps in "Trekking in Ladakh include features not usually found on standard maps: walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, and points of interest.

These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. This book is much more than a hiking-route guide--all the practical information hikers need is included, from planning their trip and getting to Ladakh from North America to arranging a trek (whatever their style of trekking, from a short backpacking trip to a fully-guided expedition).

There are town guides to Leh (capital of Ladakh), Manali, and Delhi, including street plans, what to see, hotels, and restaurants for all budgets. There's also background information on history, culture, and language; plus comprehensive sections on health and mountain safety.

The guide is particularly strong on environmental preservation: minimum impact for maximum insight. Theauthor includes tips on how to travel with sensitivity and awareness through a fragile region.

Charlie Loram has contributed to Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides as an author. Charlie Loram was the series editor who developed this British Walking Guides series for Trailblazer.

He has hiked in the Himalaya as well as in Wales and Scotland. Jim Manthorpe has contributed to Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides as an author.

Jim Manthorpe has trekked in many of the world's mountainous regions from Patagonia to the Himalaya and Scandinavia to the Canadian Rockies. When not writing, he works as a ranger in Knoydart, Scotland.

Deliverable Countries : This product ships to This is the fully revised third edition of Charlie Loram's practical guide to low-impact trekking in this high altitude region of northwest India. The spectacular natural landscape of immense mountains, wild deserts and deep gorges, combined with a thriving Tibetan-Buddhist culture makes Ladakh (Little Tibet) one of the most fascinating destinations in the Himalaya.

72 detailed trekking maps - Comprehensive trail descriptions and 72 maps covering both classic and lesser-known routes throughout: Central and Western Ladakh; Nubra; Rupshu; Zanskar; also includes Stok Kangri trekking peak. All the practical information you need - planning your trip and getting to Ladakh from North America, Europe, Australasia and other parts of Asia; arranging a trek - whatever your style of trekking, from a short backpacking trip to a fully-guided expedition; health and mountain safety; history, culture and language.

Minimum impact for maximum insight - how to travel with sensitivity and awareness through a fragile region Plus - City guides to Leh, Delhi, and Manali. The spectacular natural landscape of giant mountains, wild deserts and deep gorges, combined with a thriving Tibetan-Buddhist culture makes Ladakh ("Little Tibet") one of the most fascinating destinations in the Himalaya.

"Trekking in Ladakh is the fully revised third edition of Charlie Loram's practical guide to low impact trekking in this high altitude region of northwest India. For this new edition, researcher Jim Manthorpe has rewalked all the routes.

The book includes comprehensive trail descriptions and 75 maps covering both classic and lesser-known routes throughout: *Central Ladakh *Nubra *Rupshu *Zanskar *Western Ladakh *Also includes Stok Kangri trekking peak (20,188ft) As with all Trailblazer hiking guides, the route maps in "Trekking in Ladakh include features not usually found on standard maps: walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, and points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers.

This book is much more than a hiking-route guide--all the practical information hikers need is included, from planning their trip and getting to Ladakh from North America to arranging a trek (whatever their style of trekking, from a short backpacking trip to a fully-guided expedition). There are town guides to Leh (capital of Ladakh), Manali, and Delhi, including street plans, what to see, hotels, and restaurants for all budgets.

There's also background information on history, culture, and language; plus comprehensive sections on health and mountain safety. The guide is particularly strong on environmental preservation: minimum impact for maximum insight.

Theauthor includes tips on how to travel with sensitivity and awareness through a fragile region. Charlie Loram has contributed to Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides as an author.

Charlie Loram was the series editor who developed this British Walking Guides series for Trailblazer. He has hiked in the Himalaya as well as in Wales and Scotland.

Jim Manthorpe has contributed to Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides as an author. Jim Manthorpe has trekked in many of the world's mountainous regions from Patagonia to the Himalaya and Scandinavia to the Canadian Rockies.

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There are nineteen mesmerising treks to choose from- jungle-riddled, summit-strewn, flower-rich, colour-mad passages of thrill and adventure. Comprehensive and informative, the book traces each trek, starting with invaluable data on travel preparations and emergencies.

A well- planned out day-to-day itinerary along with suggested short walks and restful campsites is complemented by a map outlining the trail, and earmarking rest houses and night halts. There is even a trekking guide that prepares you for the trek.

Written by expert trekker, those who have been there and come back, every crag, peak, stream and inch familiar to them, with brilliant photographs by Hashmat Singh, the book is a stimulating and certain invitations to trekkers (less)

22 new contour maps for major trekking areas, supplemented with the author's GPS data. Detailed trek notes covering the popular routes and little-visited alternatives.

Cultural insights, language guide, plus information on responsible trekking. Expert health and safety advice for trekkers.

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The book is geared for the beginner, but also offers trekking options for the more experienced and adventurous. These follow classic Himalayan trails from the Valley of Flowers in Garhwal to the Indrahar Pass trek in Himachal and the Dzongri trek in Sikkim.

Gentler treks in the beautiful region of Ladakh take you over passes to tiny villages dominated by hilltop monasteries. Ladakh's 'baby trek' from Likir to Temisgam is a classic experience of this beautiful mountain land.

The book guides wildlife and birding enthusiasts to the little known Cor bett-to-Nainital trail, and through Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. In Western and Southern India, trekkers can discover the glory of the rugged Sahyadris on weekend walks.

The forested hills of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala also offer weekend hikes. The treks have been written by experienced trekkers, backed up the Outlook Traveller Getaways verification team.

Helpful tips and pointers on hiking and camping, what to pack for a trek, how to take great pictures and how to leave minimum impact on the environment, are also provided. The book has detailed trekking routes, as well as interesting snippets on flora and fauna (less)

The book is geared for the beginner, but also offers trekking options for the more experienced and adventurous. These follow classic Himalayan trails from the Valley of Flowers in Garhwal to the Indrahar Pass trek in Himachal and the Dzongri trek in Sikkim.

Gentler treks in the beautiful region of Ladakh take you over passes to tiny villages dominated by hilltop monasteries. Ladakh’s ‘baby trek’ from Likir to Temisgam is a classic experience of this beautiful mountain land.

The book guides wildlife and birding enthusiasts to the little known Corbett-to-Nainital trail, and through Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. In Western and Southern India, trekkers can discover the glory of the rugged Sahyadris on weekend walks.

The forested hills of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala also offer weekend hikes. The treks have been written by experienced trekkers, backed up the Outlook Traveller Getaways verification team.

Helpful tips and pointers on hiking and camping, what to pack for a trek, how to take great pictures and how to leave minimum impact on the environment, are also provided. The book has detailed trekking routes, as well as interesting snippets on flora and fauna (less)

both long and short, abound. The book provides useful information regarding preparations for Trekking; health & medicine; practical information; Trekking Routes around Leh, Rupshu and Eastern Karakoram.

Visits to hill-top Buddhist gompas and far flung Pangong and Tso Moriri lakes over breath-taking valleys are pleasant excursions. The author, Manmohan Singh Bawa has been trekking in the Himalayan ranges for the last 40 years (less)