Ladakh : Rode to Heaven

From the Foreword: "India is one of the most photogenic countries in the world, with each region having a special scenic and ethnic ambience, from the towering Himalayas in the North all the way down to Kanyakumari where three great oceans meet at the feet of Mother India. Among these Ladakh is surely one of the most dramatic and spectacular locations in the world. With its unique high altitude geological formations, bright blue sky, soaring mountains and turquoise lakes, valleys in which villages nestle, Buddhists Chortans and gaudy flags flutter in the breeze, Ladakh represents a geographical and cultural treasure which needs to be carefully nurtured.

Shamim Akhtar, has produced a beautiful book on Ladakh called "Rode to Heaven" which illustrates the many moods and marvels of our Northernmost district.

This book will be useful to all those who love mountains. Packed with photographs, there are short descriptive notes which are useful."