TRAVEL INFORMATION
The more you know the more you will gain from your journey. Sometimes after the journey you are especially interested to deepen your knowledge with more infos. Here you might find something.
Own Travelblog
On my Yangla-Photo-Website I have a blog to my trips since 2021:
https://photo.yangla.de/de/blog/
Insurance
Health Insurance
Please clarify with your health insurance provider how coverage is handled in non-European countries. “Minor illnesses” are treated at very low cost by Western-trained doctors, Tibetan amchis, Ayurvedic practitioners, and in hospitals. For “major illnesses” that may require repatriation to Germany, a special travel health insurance policy is advisable — particularly to help keep costs down.
Trip Cancellation / Trip Interruption Insurance
Over the course of my work in travel consulting, I’ve been surprised by how many guests — proportionally speaking — actually have to cancel their trip, whether due to health reasons or professional obligations. So therefore we definitely recommend to have one!
Mountain Rescue
It doesn’t happen often — but it does happen occasionally: someone needs to be rescued from the mountains by helicopter, either due to weather conditions or an accident. In Ladakh, such mountain rescues involve quite a bit of paperwork. However, our local partner has an excellent reputation with the military (which is responsible for rescues), and applications are usually processed quickly. If you are a member of the Alpine Club, it’s worth looking into their worldwide supplemental insurance, which is relatively affordable. Please contact them directly to check the terms and conditions.