Ladakh & Zanskar Olizane Specialist Folded Map

Scale 1:300,000 • Waterproof Polyart Paper • Double-Sided • GPS Coordinates

🏔 A Complete Overview of the Indian Himalaya

Discover the vast landscapes of Ladakh and Zanskar with this specialist travel map produced by Éditions Olizane, a respected publisher of Himalayan maps and guidebooks. Designed as a general orientation map, it offers travellers a clear understanding of the region’s geography, roads, valleys, and cultural landmarks without the complexity of highly detailed trekking sheets.

At a scale of 1:300,000, the map presents the wider Himalayan terrain in an accessible format — perfect for travellers planning journeys through the high-altitude deserts, remote valleys, and historic monasteries of northern India.

🗺 Regional Coverage

This map covers the dramatic mountain landscapes of Ladakh and Zanskar, including:

• Leh and the Indus Valley

• Zanskar Valley

• Kargil and the Suru Valley

• Tso Moriri and Pangong Lake regions

• High Himalayan passes such as Khardung La, Taglang La, and Fotu La

• Major road routes linking Ladakh with Manali, Srinagar, and Himachal Pradesh

The map gives travellers a clear visual understanding of how these valleys and mountain corridors connect across the high plateau.

🛕 Cultural & Historic Sites

Ladakh is one of the most culturally distinctive regions in Asia, known for its Tibetan Buddhist heritage and remote monasteries. This map clearly marks:

• Monasteries and gompas

• Temples and shrines

• Historic fortresses

• Traditional villages and settlements

• Important pilgrimage sites

These locations allow travellers to plan visits to many of Ladakh’s most famous cultural landmarks, including monasteries such as Hemis, Thiksey, Lamayuru, and Alchi.

🚴 Designed for Adventure Travel

Ladakh has become one of the world’s great destinations for motorcycle touring, cycling expeditions, and overland exploration. This map highlights:

• All primary roads across Ladakh

• Secondary roads linking remote valleys

• Tracks accessible to cyclists and mountain bikers

• Remote routes used by adventure travellers

Because the map focuses on orientation rather than highly technical trekking navigation, it is ideal for travellers moving across large distances by road or bike.

🧭 GPS-Compatible Navigation

The map includes GPS coordinates, allowing users to:

• Cross-reference locations with GPS devices

• Navigate alongside smartphone mapping apps

• Identify mountain passes, settlements, and landmarks with precision

This combination of traditional cartography and GPS referencing makes it particularly useful for expedition planning.

💪 Built for Himalayan Conditions

Unlike ordinary paper maps, this edition is printed on Polyart synthetic material, which offers excellent durability in harsh environments.

Advantages include:

• Water-resistant surface for mountain weather

• Tear-resistant material for repeated folding

• Lightweight construction ideal for backpack travel

• Durability in dust, wind, and cold conditions

This makes it a practical companion for long journeys across rugged Himalayan terrain.

🗺 Complements Detailed Trekking Maps

This general overview map is designed to work alongside Olizane’s more detailed trekking sheets:

• Ladakh North — 1:150,000

• Ladakh Centre — 1:150,000

• Ladakh South — 1:150,000

Together, they provide both large-scale regional understanding and detailed navigation for trekking routes.

📐 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Travellers exploring Leh, Ladakh, and Zanskar

• Adventure motorcyclists crossing the Himalayan passes

• Long-distance cyclists

• Cultural travellers visiting monasteries and villages

• Expedition planners and geography enthusiasts

🌄 Understanding Ladakh’s Landscape

Ladakh is often described as “Little Tibet”, a high-altitude desert plateau surrounded by some of the world’s highest mountain ranges — the Karakoram, Ladakh, and Zanskar ranges. Despite its remote location, the region has become increasingly popular for travellers seeking dramatic landscapes, ancient monasteries, and adventurous journeys across Himalayan passes.

This Olizane Ladakh & Zanskar Map provides the perfect overview for understanding and navigating this remarkable region.

Lightweight. Durable. Essential for exploring the Himalaya.