The Land Of Flying Lamas Other Real Travel Stories From The Indian Himalaya
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| Author | : Gaurav Punj |
| Publisher | : Tranquebar |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 9789383260522 |
Beyond the hill stations, the mall roads and the 'points' is the 'other Himalaya'. A Himalaya where flowers bloom in the green rolling meadows, the streams are bubbly, no pedal boats ply in the lakes, the glaciers can be felt and the passes crossed to more magical lands (where you might find flying lamas too). It's the real Himalaya and it's the real stories from the travels of people like you and me in this Himalaya that make this book. The grand plan is that the next time you are looking for a family vacation or an adventure trek or a soul-searching solo trip, these stories from different regions of Indian Himalaya will provide you a few more options to choose from. There is also a special chapter by Rujuta Diwekar, India's top fitness professional, on why you must trek, the physiological benefits for your body and what to eat to get the best out of your Himalayan trek.
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| Publisher | : Tranquebar |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9789360453251 |
| Author | : Laurence A. Waddell |
| Publisher | : Cosimo, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 473 |
| Release | : 2007-09-01 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1602067236 |
The soaring peaks of the greatest mountain range on Earth have long drawn visitors from around the globe, and one of the most famous of the 19th century was British adventurer and scholar Laurence Waddell, who spent most of a decade and a half exploring the nations that cling to the sides of the mighty mountains, learning the ways of their peoples, and sharing his experiences with Western readers. Here, in this 1899 classic of Himalayan travel, Waddell introduces us to the challenges of traveling in the region, takes us on visits to Nepalese and Tibetan tea gardens, journeys to monasteries, palaces, and temples, and much more. Beautiful photos and drawings complement Waddell's exciting and gripping tales-he offers some of the first "evidence" for the mysterious creatures known as "yeti," for instance-and make this an essential work for anyone drawn to the dangerous beauty of the Himalayas. British archaeologist and Orientalist LAURENCE AUSTINE WADDELL (1854-1938) also wrote The Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism (1894) and Lhasa and Its Mysteries (1905).
| Author | : Nicholas Roerich |
| Publisher | : Adventures Unlimited Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Altai Mountains |
| ISBN | : 9780932813930 |
Nicholas Roerich's classic 1929 mystic travel book is back in print! He kept a diary of his travels by yak and camel through a remote region still largely unknown today. An intellectual as well as an adventurer, he chronicles his expedition through Sinkiang, Altai-Mongolia and Tibet from 1924 to 1928 in twelve exciting chapters detailing his encounters along the parched byways of Central Asia. With a special interest in geographical mysteries and arcane and mystical arts, he searches for the hidden cities of Shambala and Agartha. Roerich's original drawings, as well as reproductions of his inspiring paintings illustrate this unique travel book.
| Author | : Priyanka Pradhan |
| Publisher | : Rupa Publication |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2019-10-16 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9789390356706 |
Award-winning writer Priyanka Pradhan takes you on a journey into the Himalayas through its stories. You'll find tales of snow leopards and mountain ghouls, bagpiping girls and itchy herbs, and stories even as old as 500 years! See the beautiful state of Uttarakhand, resplendent in its colourful customs and traditional costumes, taste the sweet-sour wild berries, feel the chilly autumn wind on your skin and smell the musky pine forests, in seventeen stories. Welcome to the mountains.
| Author | : Nina Elizabeth Mazuchelli |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 678 |
| Release | : 1876 |
| Genre | : Himalaya Mountains |
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| Author | : Peter Bishop |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 1989-01-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780520066861 |
"Bishop's engrossing and readable account provides us with a fascinating picture of European myths concerning the Land of the Snows and of the role these myths played in shaping perceptions of the Orient. Bishop's riveting portrait of European conceptions is an important and exceptionally well written contribution to an understanding of Western attitudes toward Tibet and all of East Asia."--Morris Rossabi, author of Khubilai Khan: His Life and Times
| Author | : H. W. Tilman |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 330 |
| Release | : 2013-01-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1447482980 |
There can be no country so rich in mountains as Nepal. This narrow strip of territory, lying between Sikkim and Garhwal, occupies 500 miles of India's northern border; and since this border coincides roughly with the 1,500-mile-long Himalayan chain, it follows that approximately a third of this vast range lies within or upon the confines of Nepal. So starts this breathtaking account of mountaineering and exploring this isolated and awe-inspiring country by one of the most famous men in mountaineering. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
| Author | : Edwin Bernbaum |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Shambhala |
| ISBN | : |
For centuries the people of Tibet and Mongolia have believed in the existence of Shambhala, a mythical kingdom hidden in the remote mountains of Central Asia. There, it is said, a line of enlightened kings is guarding the highest wisdom for a time when all spiritual values in the world outside will be lost in war and destruction. At that time, according to the legend, a great king will emerge from this sanctuary to defeat the forces of evil and establish a golden age. Drawing on Tibetan and Sanskrit texts, interviews with lamas in Nepal and India, and his own experiences in the Himalayas, Edwin Bernbaum gives a detailed account of this intriguing legend, examining its basis in the history and religion of the region, as well as exploring its symbolic meaning. -- from publisher description.
| Author | : Sir Francis Younghusband |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 543 |
| Release | : 2014-11-18 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0486780872 |
One of the last great imperial adventurers, Sir Francis Younghusband (1863–1942) was a British army officer whose explorations yielded major contributions to geographical research. In addition to charting a new route across the Gobi Desert, Younghusband was among the first Britons to enter the forbidden Tibetan city of Lhasa, where he headed a 1904 civil and military campaign. Younghusband's expedition forms a landmark in British exploration, the culmination of more than 140 years of attempts to establish good diplomatic terms with Tibet. This survey offers an in-depth examination of relations between India and Tibet from 1772 through 1910, the year Tibet was invaded by China. The account focuses particularly on Younghusband's firsthand observations on the 1904 mission and the treaty negotiations between Great Britain and Tibet.
