When I first heard of a Jeep safari in Himalayan India, I was puzzled. I had traveled in the Himalayas and knew that it was rare to be able to get anywhere in those mountains other than on foot. But the region of Spiti, in Himachal Pradesh, in India’s north, is an exception: it offers Jeep travel as well as trekking possibilities.
Guide for the Kilimanjaro Expedition. A must read before embarking on the Trip.
Covering an area of about 60,000 square kilometers and ranging in elevation from 2,600 meters to 7,670 meters, Ladakh is sandwiched between two huge mountain systems: the Karakorams to the north and the Himalayas to the south.
This guide attempts to give you a visual indication of the different types of terrain encountered on the trail.
The file also has information on walking principles & techniques for different types of terrain.
Good physical conditioning is one of the keys and can make the difference between enjoying an outing and merely enduring it. More importantly, the safety of the whole party may hinge on the strength – or weakness- of one member.
