A guide to some lesser-known but genuinely useful map resources for the Indian Himalaya — from Harish Kapadia’s expedition sketches to Depi Chaudhry’s trekking maps and the Pahar archive.

A look at the different elevation datasets available for the Himalaya - Cartosat, SRTM, ALOS, and the high-resolution HMA DEMs - and what each is actually good for.

A guide to the main topographic map series covering the Indian Himalaya and how to get them onto your phone.