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Ladakh is changing. Roads are expanding along old trails and trekking routes. They make some places easily accessible, but they also reduce some treks or make them less enjoyable, particularly the classic Darcha–Padum and Padum–Lamayuru treks. There has also been a large increase in the number of visitors. There are more guesthouses in Leh, more cars, and a bigger impact on the environment. It is probably more important now than ever that we leave as few traces on the trail as possible, consume minimal resources and – in general – prepare our trip with consideration for the environment.

I hope this book will help you to find your own Ladakh story. I’m quite sure that once you have had one, you will want to have more. And my wish is that you will experience as much pleasure, enjoyment and fulfilment as I have in this incredible part of the world.

Radek Kucharski

December 2014

Leh, Ladakh

The impressive Shillakong canyon (Trek 6 Stage 10)

INTRODUCTION

Author’s rucksack and walking poles on the Gotunta La (Trek 2)