Zanskar to Ziro; No Stilettos in the Himalayas emerges as an infusion of luxuriant landscapes and rich history, a successful evocation of a sense of place. The book is further enriched by echoes and allusions from all that the author and her co traveler have read, as well as high quality visuals. The acceptance that comes from having lived half of one’s life has allowed the travelers to wade across difficulties with a sense of humour often self deprecating that twinkles through the book.