The fabled Vale of Kashmir - the most beautiful of Himalayan valleys - is a jewel sought over centuries by seekers of trade, territory, solace, pleasure, learning and adventure. The lakes and meadows of this valley have enchanted Alexander’s army, Mughal emperors, Mongol warriors, Buddhist monks, traders along the Silk Route, and pilgrims making their way up to the mountain shrines of Vaishnodevi and Amarnath, to the Sufi shrines of Kashmir and to the monasteries of Ladakh. Adventurers come to climb Kashmir’s formidable peaks. Scores of Bollywood movies continue to be filmed on these beautiful alpine meadows. The Outlook Traveller Getaway guide to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh includes for each of these 3 regions, detailed coverage of: Sights Where to stay Where and what to eat Travel tips Getting there information Tourist office contact information Also includes A highly detailed and beautifully illustrated giant map of Jammu and Kashmir state with the highlights of the best experiences the state offers on the reverse - a collector’s item for the avid traveller Guide Size: 500 pages