Gecko Maps

Very large, indexed map presenting the Tibetan Plateau sitting on top of the arch of the Himalayas from the Karakoram to northern Burma. Colouring shows the influence of the monsoon on the terrain and its vegetation, contrasting the more arid plateau and the northern slopes against the forested, greener southern slopes. Across Tibet and in the Himalayas numerous spot heights show altitude of peaks and mount...

Southern Tajikistan in a series of maps of Tajikistan and the adjoining areas of the neighbouring countries, providing coverage from Samarkand to Kashgar, including the Pamir Mountains. The maps have been produced under the auspices of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and each title includes information on the area’s culture, economy, history, etc.

Cambodia at 1:750,000 on a road map from Gecko, with large indexed street plan of Phnom Penh, plans of Siem Reap with an enlargements for exploring the Angkor Wat area and of Sihanoukville with the Ream National Park, all extensively annotated with tourist facilities, etc.

The eastern part of Tibet at 1:1,600,000 on a double-sided map from Swiss publishers Gecko Maps, with excellent presentation of the topography and plenty of names of local villages, places of interest and facilities including tourist accommodation, villages interesting markets or food shops, etc. The map divides the region north/south, extending on the southern side from west of Lhasa and most of Bhutan to ...

Lenin Peak, or Abuali ibni Sino (TJ) and Lenin Chokusu (KY), in the Pamir Mountains at 1:100,000 on a detailed topographic map from Gecko Maps with coverage extending along the Tajikistan/ Kyrgyzstan/border from the Dzerzhinsky Peak in the west to the Eastern Sunrise Peak on the Chinese border. In the north the map stretches beyond the Kyzyl Suu River to include the settlements of Sary Mogol, Taldy Suu and ...

Northern Tajikistan in a series maps of Tajikistan and the adjoining areas of the neighbouring countries, providing coverage from Samarkand to Kashgar, including the Pamir Mountains. The maps have been produced under the auspices of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and each title includes information on the area’s culture, economy, history, etc.

This map was created in close collaboration of Swiss and Japanese specialists and shows on one side at scale 1: 25,000 the main trekking area around the Onsen villages of Asahi-dake and Sonkyou with all aspects of a topographical map, including a hand-painted shadow relief. On the reverse side the user gets information on the Geography, Geology, Flora and Fauna of the area. Important information for visitor...

Dharamsala - McLeod Ganj, the seat of Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Government in Exile, on a selection of detailed street plans and satellite images of the whole area showing road access and locations of various facilities for visitors, temples, etc.

Very detailed and informative street plan of Lhasa with enlargements for the Old Town and the Marpori Hill, as well as plans and elevation drawings of main palaces and temples. The plan, based on extensive research project carried out under the auspices of the Network of University Cooperation Tibet-Norway, is designed to highlight the city’s architectural and historical heritage and distinguish between pre...

An overview map of Nepal from Gecko Maps, Swiss cartographic publishers specializing in coverage of Tibet. The map includes enlargements for Kathmandu and Pokhara Valleys, a comprehensive distance table and climate information.

Beautiful map of Siem Reap and the entire Angkor complex of temples presented as a 3-D panorama drawing, with every temple and building drawn with full architectural details. The map offers a bird’s-eye view of the whole area from the Western Baray Lake to Wat Bakong, Lolei and Phnum Bok.

Pamir Mountains at 1:500,000 in a series of maps of Tajikistan and the adjoining areas of the neighbouring countries, providing coverage from Samarkand to Kashgar. The maps have been produced under the auspices of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and each title includes information on the area’s culture, economy, history, etc.

Detailed, indexed street plan of Baghdad, updated in 2007 to show security zones and restricted access areas, with an enlargement of the city centre, a map of the airport zone, and a road map of the wider environs of the city.

Zurich on a beautifully hand-drawn panorama map from Gecko Maps offering a 3-D bird's-eye view of the city, with on the reverse a more detailed enlargement of its historic centre. Every building is drawn to scale with full architectural details.

Mount Kailash (Kang Rinpoche / Kang Tise) on a contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from Swiss publishers Gecko Maps, with a plan of Darchen and an overview map of Tibet, plus on the reverse a panorama map of the area.

Road map of Karpathos, including the nearby islands of Kasos and Saria, with relief shading indicating the terrain. The map shows various types of vegetation on the island and highlights beaches and main places of interest. A street plan of the town of Karpathos shows hotels, restaurants and bars, shops, etc. On the reverse, there is a panorama map of the islands and the rest of the Aegean.

Detailed map of Nepal’s Royal Chitwan National Park, indicating various resorts, lodges and locations where different animals can be found, with enlargements for Narayangadh, Hetauda and Sauraha.