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Himalayan Wonderland

Author : Manohar Singh Gill
Publisher : Penguin Books India
ISBN 13 : 0670084131
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Himalayan Wonderland written by Manohar Singh Gill and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2010 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 16 black and white and 8 colour illustrations In the summer of 1962, a restless young Indian administrator, Manohar Singh Gill, made an arduous journey from the north Indian plains to the farthest reaches of the Indian Himalayas- the Lahaul and Spiti valleys- and spent a year there, living and working amongst the people. Gill went on to a distinguished career in the civil services and government, but his experience of the relentless beauty of these spectacular Himalayan deserts and the generosity of the people of this land changed him for life. Part memoir, part travel book and part anthropology, Himalayan Wonderland is a witty, opinionated account of Gill's lifelong affair with this extraordinary region. The book, however, is much more than one man's account of a place - it is a hopeful and enlightening view of the practice of administration and the joy of working with people. Illustrated with more than forty photographs taken by Gill himself, and including detailed contour maps and information on trekking routes in Lahaul and Spiti, this is a remarkably illuminating and accessible account of this faraway land- from the 1960s, when few knew about the place, to today's unpredictable world of receding glaciers and lost cultures.

Himalayan Wonderland; Travels in Lahaul-Spiti

Author : Manohar Singh Gill
Publisher : Delhi : Vikas Publishing House
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Himalayan Wonderland; Travels in Lahaul-Spiti by : Manohar Singh Gill

Download or read book Himalayan Wonderland; Travels in Lahaul-Spiti written by Manohar Singh Gill and published by Delhi : Vikas Publishing House. This book was released on 1972 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Enchanting Himalayas

Author : Kiranshankar Maitra
Publisher : Mittal Publications
ISBN 13 : 9788170998556
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (985 download)

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Book Synopsis The Enchanting Himalayas by : Kiranshankar Maitra

Download or read book The Enchanting Himalayas written by Kiranshankar Maitra and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lahaul-Spiti

Author : S.C. Bajpai
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788173871139
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (711 download)

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Book Synopsis Lahaul-Spiti by : S.C. Bajpai

Download or read book Lahaul-Spiti written by S.C. Bajpai and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Study Describes The Land And People Of Lahaul-Spiti, A Remote District Of Himachal Pradesh. It Is A Multi-Disciplinary Study And The Subject Has Been Dealt With Chronologically, In Order To Present An Overall Picture Of This Beautiful And Unique Region Of The Himalayas.

Lahoul, the Mystery Land in the Himalayas

Author : Ram Nath Sahni
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Lahoul, the Mystery Land in the Himalayas written by Ram Nath Sahni and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Is A First Hand Account Of The Overall Picture Of The Beautiful Lahoul Valley Surrounded By Lofty Snow-Capped Mountain Ranges Of The Western Himalaya. The Author, A Native Of The Valley, Has Painstakingly Done A Deep Study Of Its History, Culture, Religion, Languages, Folklore And Has Uncovered The Mysteries Of Its Diversities.

Ladakh

Author : Janhwij Sharma
Publisher : Har-Anand Publications
ISBN 13 : 8124109796
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (241 download)

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Download or read book Ladakh written by Janhwij Sharma and published by Har-Anand Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ladakh, A Region Isolated For Centuries, Has Unique, Exclusive And Rich Cultural Base. This Magnificently Illustrated Book Provides A Comprehensive Account Of The Architectural Heritage Of This Unparalaled Landscape.

Buddhist Monasteries of Himachal

Author : Om Chand Handa
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788173871702
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Monasteries of Himachal written by Om Chand Handa and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Tribal Women

Author : K. Mann
Publisher : M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9788185880884
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Tribal Women written by K. Mann and published by M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contents of this book map numerous dimensions of women in tribal India. In this framework the traditionality and change,intending to integration,have equally been emphasized.There are two special features of this work.Firstly,the tribal women of the Himalayas have appeared with mounting force at the level of explanations.Secondly the formation of status scales is a novel attempt which no one thought of desigining earlier.Where do the tribal women stand in contemporary perspective and what kind of treatment is meted out to them are the other areas illuminated.

Across Peaks & Passes in Himachal Pradesh

Author : Harish Kapadia
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788173870996
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Across Peaks & Passes in Himachal Pradesh by : Harish Kapadia

Download or read book Across Peaks & Passes in Himachal Pradesh written by Harish Kapadia and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete With Several Maps, Illustrated With Many Photographs, Tables Of Road Distances And Trek Routes. This Book Is An Exhaustive Reference Work On Himachal Pradesh.

Snow Leopard

Author : Don Hunter
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
ISBN 13 : 1607322056
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Snow Leopard written by Don Hunter and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Just recently, we once again traveled the high roads of snow leopard country, enjoying the beauty of Ladakh's iconic monasteries and watching blue sheep graze steep mountainsides. We saw no snow leopards but sensed their presence, feeling lucky and thrilled to be under the distant gaze of this magnificent cat. May you experience a similar feeling as you read about the snow leopard in this remarkable collection." -Robert Bateman, from the foreword. Like no other large cat, the snow leopard evokes a sense of myth and mysticism, strength and spirit shrouded in a snowy veil, seldom seen but always present. Giving a voice to the snow leopard, this collection of powerful first person accounts from an impressive cadre of scientist-adventurers grants readers a rare glimpse of this elusive cat and the remarkable lives of those personally connected to its future. These Stories from the Roof of the World resonate with adventure, danger, discovery, and most importantly hope for this magnificent big cat. Very little has been written about this mystical creature. Its remote and rugged habitat among the mightiest collection of mountains on Earth, proclaimed "The Roof of the World" by awe-struck explorers, make it one of the most difficult and expensive animals to study. After a millennia thriving in peaceful isolation, human encroachment, poaching and climate change threaten the snow leopards survival. Speaking on behalf of the snow leopard, these heart-felt stories will inform and inspire readers, creating the vital connection needed to move people toward action in saving this magnificent cat. Contributors include: Ali Abutalip Dahashof, Som B. Ale, Avaantseren Bayarjargal, Yash Veer Bhatnagar, Joseph L. Fox, Helen Freeman, Darla Hillard, Don Hunter, Shafqat Hussain, Rodney Jackson, Jan E. Janecka, Mitchell Kelly, Ashiq Ahmad Khan, Nasier A. Kitchloo, Evgeniy P. Kashkarov, Peter Matthiessen, Kyle McCarthy, Tom McCarthy, George B. Schaller, and Rinchen Wangchuk

Spiti

Author : Harish Kapadia
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788173870934
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Spiti written by Harish Kapadia and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book concentrates on the wealth of summits, unknown passes and remote valleys.

Mother Teresa

Author : M. G. Chitkara
Publisher : APH Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788170249689
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book Mother Teresa written by M. G. Chitkara and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images

Author : Achyuta Ayan Misra
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119813352
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images written by Achyuta Ayan Misra and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ATLAS OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGICAL AND GEOMORPHOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION OF REMOTE SENSING IMAGES An extensive compilation of case studies in structural geology and geomorphology for interpreting remotely sensed images In the Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images, a team of experts delivers an extensive collection of over 20 different examples of structural geological and geomorphological studies by remote sensing. The book demonstrates how to properly interpret geological features and gather robust and reliable information from remote sensing images. This atlas contains high-quality colour images that depict a diversity of structures and geomorphic features from different tectonic regimes and geographic localities in the Americas, Europe, and Australasia. While its primary emphasis is on structural geology, geomorphology is considered in some depth as well. The examples also cover geological hazards, including volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the background of remote sensing, including foundational concepts and the classification of remote sensing based on data type, source, platform and imaging media Comprehensive discussions of geomorphology, including explorations of lava fissures, badlands and beaches In-depth explorations of structural geology, including discussions of deformation bands, fault lines and earthquake effects Several examples of how to trace hydrological processes such as glacier retreat, changes in drainage patterns and bar formation Perfect for advanced students and researchers in the geoscience community, Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images will also earn a place in the libraries of practicing professionals with an interest in the interpretation of remote sensing images.

Guide to Trekking in Himachal

Author : Minakshi Chaudhry
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788173871498
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Guide to Trekking in Himachal written by Minakshi Chaudhry and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Describes 75 Treks Spread All Over Himachal. It Includes All Types Of Treks From Easy To Tough, From One-Day Adventure Trips To Month-Long Circuits Across High Passes. It Also Gives Valuable Information On Planning And Executing Wilderness Trips.

Rediscovery of Ladakh

Author : H. N. Kaul
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788173870866
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Rediscovery of Ladakh written by H. N. Kaul and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Not Ever Absent: Storytelling in Arts, Culture and Identity Formation

Author :
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 1848883374
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (488 download)

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Download or read book Not Ever Absent: Storytelling in Arts, Culture and Identity Formation written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume was first published by Inter-Disciplinary Press in 2015. Storytelling has always played a central role in the formation of cultures and communities. All cultures define themselves and their place in the world through their stories. Similarly, our identities are largely constructed as narratives, and it is with the aid of storytelling that we manage to conceive of ourselves – our selves – as meaningful wholes. Thus, storytelling is not ever absent: it is to be found in literature, social life, in the places we visit and the buildings we live in. This volume presents storytelling in various appearances: from ancient myths and oral history, to transmedia narratives and digital stories. Different forms of narrative are analysed, as is the use of storytelling as a method for e.g. counselling, education and research. Throughout twenty-five chapters, a compelling overview of recent research on the topic is provided, both stressing the omnipresence of storytelling and exploring what storytelling is and isn’t.

Buddhist Tourism in Asia

Author : Courtney Bruntz
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824881184
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Tourism in Asia written by Courtney Bruntz and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative collaborative work—the first to focus on Buddhist tourism—explores how Buddhists, government organizations, business corporations, and individuals in Asia participate in re-imaginings of Buddhism through tourism. Contributors from religious studies, anthropology, and art history examine sacred places and religious monuments as they have been shaped and reshaped by socioeconomic and cultural trends in the region. Following an introduction that offers the first theoretical understanding of tourism from a Buddhist studies’ perspective, early chapters discuss the ways Buddhists and non-Buddhists imagine concepts and places related to the religion. Case studies highlight Buddhist peace in India, Buddhist heavens and hells in Singapore, Thai temple space, and the future Buddha Maitreya in China. Buddhist tourism’s connections to the state, market, and new technologies are explored in chapters on Indian package tours for pilgrims, thematic Buddhist tourism in Cambodia, the technological innovations of Buddhist temples in China, and the promotion of pilgrimage sites in Japan. Contributors then situate the financial concerns of Chinese temples, speed dating in temples in Japan, and the diffuse and pervasive nature of Buddhism for tourism promotion in Ladakh, India. How have tourist routes, groups, sites, and practices associated with Buddhism come to be possible and what are the effects? In what ways do travelers derive meaning from Buddhist places? How do Buddhist sites fortify national, cultural, or religious identities? The comparative research in South, Southeast, and East Asia presented here draws attention to the intertwining of the sacred and the financial and how local and national sites are situated within global networks. Together these findings generate a compelling comparative investigation of Buddhist spaces, identities, and practices.