This new, thoroughly revised third edition of Bradt's Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley remains the only standalone English-language guide 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, attracting only the more adventurous foreign tourist, so their treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders awaits your discovery. Contents: Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Background Information 2 Practical Information PART 2 LADAKH 3 Leh 4 Around Leh 5 Northeast Ladakh 6 Southeast Ladakh 7 Northwest Ladakh 8 Zanskar and the Suru Valley PART 3 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 9 The Kashmir Valley 10 Jammu Appendices: Language, Glossary, Further information Index