Practical trekking guide to the Himalayan region of Ladakh, northwest India. Includes 75 detailed walking maps plus information on getting to Ladakh and guides to Leh, Manali, and Delhi.
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"Extensive and well researched."
--Climber Magazine (United Kingdom)
"Recommended...Were it not for this book we might still be blundering about."
--The Independent on Sunday (United Kingdom)
"This is a highly recommendable guidebook, certainly the best available in English."
--Ladakh Studies (India)
"Well worth the money."
--Trail Magazine (United Kingdom)
"Information packed."
--High Magazine (United Kingdom)
--Climber Magazine (United Kingdom)
"Recommended...Were it not for this book we might still be blundering about."
--The Independent on Sunday (United Kingdom)
"This is a highly recommendable guidebook, certainly the best available in English."
--Ladakh Studies (India)
"Well worth the money."
--Trail Magazine (United Kingdom)
"Information packed."
--High Magazine (United Kingdom)
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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.
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.
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Armchair traveler,
This review is from: Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides (Trailblazer) (Paperback)
This is in fact the only detailed account, well illustrated, for a traveler to Ladakh (do you know where is it?), a small Buddhist-Islam country which still preserves many of the traditions already spoiled in Nepal & Sikkim.
For a trekker, this is a precious vade mecum. For a learner, Charlie Loram is a most knowledgeable teacher on the subject. This book is worth your time and money. And, thank you Charlie for a superb book!
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Informative Guide Book,
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This review is from: Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides (Trailblazer) (Paperback)
This is also a good guide book as is the Lonely Planet Guide to the Indian Himalayas. Both have very good information. Maps are better in LP.
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Best trekking guide to the region,
By Carno Polo "adventure traveler" (Rome, Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Trekking in Ladakh, 3rd: India Trekking Guides (Trailblazer) (Paperback)
This is the best TREKKING guidebook on Ladakh available, and is likely to remain valuable for many years as not much changes in the treks of this region, even if new roads are built and construction continues in the towns.The format is small enough to fit in your pocket as you trek and the bound edition ensures durability. Practically all treks in the regions are described in details, and excellent hand drawn maps complete job. You also get intro chapters on India and planning tips. The LP book is a good complement, I would get both.
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Sandwiched between the vast ranges of the Karakoram and the Himalaya in the far north of India, Ladakh is the highest, most remote and least populated region in the whole country. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
small gompa, mani walls, main bus stand, trekking food, trekking agencies, main bazaar, tea tent, many trekkers, most trekkers, organized trek, alternative trail, popular treks, trekking agency, jeep track, trekking groups Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Connaught Place, Indus Valley, Markha Valley, Tso Moriri, Stok Kangri, Zanskar River, New Delhi, Tso Kar, Indian Airlines, Old Delhi, Shyok Valley, Suru Valley, Tsarap River, Tak Tok, Chang Tang, Great Himalaya, Jet Airways, Kang Yaze, Rinchen Zangpo, Connaught Circus, Himachal Tourism, Nubra Valley, Dalai Lama, Pangong Tso, Shanti Stupa New!
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Sandwiched between the vast ranges of the Karakoram and the Himalaya in the far north of India, Ladakh is the highest, most remote and least populated region in the whole country. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
small gompa, mani walls, main bus stand, trekking food, trekking agencies, main bazaar, tea tent, many trekkers, most trekkers, organized trek, alternative trail, popular treks, trekking agency, jeep track, trekking groups Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Connaught Place, Indus Valley, Markha Valley, Tso Moriri, Stok Kangri, Zanskar River, New Delhi, Tso Kar, Indian Airlines, Old Delhi, Shyok Valley, Suru Valley, Tsarap River, Tak Tok, Chang Tang, Great Himalaya, Jet Airways, Kang Yaze, Rinchen Zangpo, Connaught Circus, Himachal Tourism, Nubra Valley, Dalai Lama, Pangong Tso, Shanti Stupa New!
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- A journey in Ladakh by Andrew Harvey on page 54, and page 115
- Medicine: For Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities 5th Edition by James A. Wilkerson on page 54
- Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine by Jim Duff on page 54
- Cultural Heritage of Ladakh by David L. Snellgrove on page 54
- Jammu and Kashmir by R. C. Dogra on page 104
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