Published: Nov 2019 2nd edition 248 pages Bradt's Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
remains the only standalone guide in English available to this stunning region
of mountain wilderness and lush valleys. Although Ladakh is becoming an ever
more popular destination, Zanskar, the Kashmir Valley and Jammu are still off
the beaten path and full of wonders waiting to be discovered. This book is the
ideal companion to these contrasting and spellbinding regions whether you want
to white-water raft on the Indus, travel in a jeep along nerve- wracking
mountain roads, relax on a houseboat, explore Buddhist culture in tucked away
Ladakhi monasteries or hike over the high passes. Fully updated, this new
edition includes chapters on background and practical information and a
dedicated chapter on trekking, with nine easy-to-follow chapters covering the
whole area, including Leh, The Suru Valley and Zanskar, Srinagar and Gulmarg,
The Kashmir Valley and Jammu amongst others. New for this edition are additional
trekking information and trekking maps, plus new travel routes. Ladakh, Zanskar
and the Kashmir Valley have long astounded visitors with their epic Himalayan
beauty. Marvel at the views from the roof of the world at the breathless
Khardung La mountain pass, stroll through Eden-like Shalimar gardens, trek
remote mountain trails through Ladakh and Zanskar, take a shikara ride across
the lotus bedecked lakes of Srinagar and join the Buddhist monks at Thiksey
Monastery for early morning prayers by candlelight. Other highlights include,
the Buddhas of Kargil, the Mughal Road, Mubarak Mandi and the houseboats of
Srinagar. Whatever your interest, Bradt's Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir is an
indispensable guide.