Ladakh: Land of Mystical Monasteries (Himalayan Travel Guides)

Ladakh is a wonderland of mesmerising, sweeping vistas. With its rugged mountains, clear skies, luminous lakes and inspiring visions of a lost Shangri-La, Ladakh is a very special place. Beyond the Himalaya, on the edge of Tibet, it is a hidden paradise for trekkers, tourists and travellers.Above all, Ladakh is a unique land in which to visit and explore what remains of the Tibetan Buddhist culture. Soaring to the sky and clustered around jagged crags are intriguing fairytale monasteries. Such places still reverberate with the sound of chanting monks, eerie chambers of silent devotions and the haunting tones of long horns, often heard at the many festivals. Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake are explored in detail, along with an introduction to Zanskar,Illustrated with black and white photographs, this fourth edition includes the geography and history of the region, cultural and religious background, monastery plans and maps, and details of the Buddhist deities.The fascinating Himalayan Buddhist culture can be observed here among the mystical monasteries of Ladakh. Read more