Ladakh: Changing, Yet Unchanged - Softcover

Bhattacharji, Romesh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8129117614 ISBN 13: 9788129117618

Publisher: Rupa Publications Private Limited, 2012

Synopsis

With its magnificent terrain, Ladakh has enchanted tourists and explorers over the years. Ladakh is full of natural wonders. Amidst seemingly endless swathes of barren landscape are micro patches of astonishing greenery. Descriptions of lakes, passes, valleys and several famous and not so famous rivers make this book a delightful read. Romesh Bhattacharji's Ladakh: changing, yet unchanged contains a wealth of information on every aspect of Ladakh, including its terrain, history, people, native customs and the changes it went through in the last four decades. It also explores the ways in which Ladakh is have adapted to modern life, joining professions such as medicine engineering writing and more. Relevant and well-timed, this immensely readable book is not only helpful for academics, but also a pleasure for the general reader.

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About the Author

Romesh Bhattacharji began trekking in the 1960s when he was studying at St. Stephen's College, Delhi. He first visited Ladakh in 1972 and dozens of times since. He has concentrated on Ladakh over the last decade. Mr Bhattacharji retired as the Chief Commissioner if Customs and remains grateful to the organization for allowing him to serve in the remotest and most magnificent part of India. He has also authored Lands of Early Dawn, published in 2002.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rupa Publications Private Limited
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8129117614
• ISBN 13: 9788129117618
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 314