This travel guide to the Indian Himalaya contains information needed for a visit on any budget, including how to get there, accommodation, local cuisine, and places to visit. It covers Jammu, Kashmir, Zanskar and Uttarakhand, and includes sections on Hindi and Ladakhi languages. Detailed information on programmes available at ashrams is provided, as well as activities such as trekking, skiing and mountaineering. There is a separate section on the West Bengal Hills and Sikkim.