The state of Jammu & Kashmir has always attracted a lot of tourists, but most of them keep lingering in the lush green valleys of Kashmir. Only a discerning few make it over the high passes to the unknown deserts of Ladakh, with a totally different people, culture and landscape.
The same story is true for Himachal Pradesh. For most, the road to the west ends at Shimla, summer capital of the former colonial regime, or the popular Manali at the northern edge. But for those who proceed beyond the traditional limits, after the mountain passes, a new world opens up: Tibet at its best, with lively monasteries, incredible coloured landscapes, and a immensely friendly people.
While we cannot change the road conditions - there certainly is progress, but with most passes closed for 9 months each year, work is hard and slow - we can provide you with excellent maps, so you won't get lost in this sparsely populated, moon-like region.
Off the main road, little or nothing has changed since the first National Geographic explorers have told their stories. And many recent hiking blogs still recount often that even their most expierenced trail guides get regularly lost in this unreal part of the world, adding extra days to the planned trip.
This won't happen to you: with our maps (and certainly the GPS versions), you know at any time where you are and what path to follow. If your guide feels lost, YOU can take the lead!
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