Reisgids Explore Ladakh | Ountravela

Description

This adventure guide is an invitation to explore the wildest corners of the Indian Himalayas by motorbike, 4×4 or bicycle. Ladakh is a region brimming with a thousand years worth of Tibetan Buddhist culture. It is also home to incredible and well-preserved natural landscapes. You will discover another side to India and cross the highest passes in the world, taking you from picturesque valleys to vast plateaux. Halfway between a tourist guide and a road-book, “Explore Ladakh” is the ideal tool to embark on a journey off the beaten track ! Explore unexplored trails and the region’s must-see sites (Lake Pangong and Tso Moriri, the Nubra and Zanskar valleys, etc.). All you need to know before your trip : What time of year to go ? How to get a visa for India ? How to access restricted areas ? What budget should you allow for ? What health and safety precautions to take ? 30 pages of maps and field data to help you build your itinerary. 12 of the most beautiful routes in the region are plotted on high-resolution satellite images with all the main sites of interest : lakes, glaciers, viewpoints, wild-camping spots, petrol stations, hostels etc. A chapter dedicated to preparing an autonomous trip (camping, water and fuel management, first-aid kit), the choice of vehicle and equipment (motorcycle, 4×4 and bicycle). – All the information you need to know about the wildlife, the ? ora and the culture of Ladakh as well as our advice on how to leave the smallest possible trace behind you, a dictionary and lots of other useful information (emergency numbers, books, films, activities, etc.). – More than 100 illustrations and photographs in a compact (453g) and resistant format compatible with adventure travel. The spiral binding allows the book to be opened 360°, which is very practical for motorcyclists and cyclists !