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