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Tales from the Himalayas

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Author : Priyanka Pradhan
Publisher : Rupa Publication
ISBN 13 : 9789390356706
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (567 download)

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Download or read book Tales from the Himalayas written by Priyanka Pradhan and published by Rupa Publication. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Tales from the Himalaya

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Author : Henry Edmundson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789937933032
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Tales from the Himalaya written by Henry Edmundson and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RELIGION. The cultural foundation of life in much of the Himalayas remains Tibetan Buddhism. This esoteric offshoot of the Buddha's teaching developed from the 7th century onwards but was only discovered by explorers and scholars a thousand years later. The first tale is about a remarkably different type of reality, how its mysteries were unravelled, and how it continues to survive despite political repression. SCIENCE, The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, but also the youngest. The peaks continue to grow, and earthquakes remain an ever present danger. The struggle to understand how these giant mountains formed began in the mid-19th century. Now we know that its the plates that do the talking. The second tale is one of intrpid exploration and science discovery. POLITICS, The Chinese takeover of Tibet is the latest power play in the Himalayas region. Long ago, the Tibetans were the empire builders. In the 19th century, strongman Gulab Singh gobbled up parts of the Wester Himalay to create Jammu and Kashmir.

Straight Up

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Author : Steve Berry
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1909461113
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Straight Up written by Steve Berry and published by Vertebrate Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in the foothills close to the Himalaya Steve Berry had from an early age an urge to become a traveller, an adventurer, an explorer, and until the age of thirty-eight years he tried hard to satisfy two opposing forces. Half of him wanted to find a satisfactory career path while the other half wanted to be free and specifically explore the Himalaya. In the end he found a compromise to satisfy both needs. In 1987 with his climbing friend Steve Bell he founded Himalayan Kingdoms, a travel company specialising in trekking and expedition holidays. This book is a collection of stories from his early expeditions to the Himalaya prior to 1987. There are tales of encounters with bears, escapes from avalanches, summit successes and failures, love stories mystical connections, Himalayan storms, near death accidents, raw travel across the Indian sub-continent, and grapples with bureaucracy. It is told warts and all. It starts with tales of youthful naivety in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, progresses to what Steve describes as his best ever adventure, the first British ascent of Nun, 7,135m/23,410ft, in Kashmir, and finishes with the truth of what happened on the failed attempt to climb Bhutan's highest peak, Gangkar Punsum, 7550m/24,770ft. Of Straight Up Steve says: 'I just really wanted people to enjoy reading of our adventures the way they were.'

Himalaya

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Author : Richard C. Blum
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 9780792261926
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book Himalaya written by Richard C. Blum and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both a magnificent celebration and a call for compassion, Himalaya is a panorama of the unique history and uncertain future of the world's highest region and its colorful inhabitants. The awesome beauty of these lofty peaks, including Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Annapurna, is brought to life by gifted photographers like Steve McCurry, Art Wolfe, and many more, while such notable contributors as Jimmy Carter, the Dalai Lama, Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, and over two dozen others share vivid personal tales of Himalayan life, recount their efforts to encourage hope and opportunity, and emphasize the urgent need to preserve the vibrant variety of these ancient landscapes and cultures as they face the mixed blessings of the modern world. The book begins by introducing the region: its astonishing biodiversity, its mountaineering history, its rich ethnic heritage, and the interplay between two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism. Himalaya addresses challenges to these mountainous domains: political turmoil, population growth, touristic demands, and ecological stresses. Finally, a compelling conclusion comes in the stories of doctors, conservationists, environmentalists, and volunteers of every kind, whose efforts provide a global model for practical results and lasting relief, still respecting, honoring, and protecting the magic of a place unlike any other on Earth.

The Land of Flying Lamas & Other Real Travel Stories from the Indian Himalaya

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Author : Gaurav Punj
Publisher : Tranquebar
ISBN 13 : 9789383260522
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Land of Flying Lamas & Other Real Travel Stories from the Indian Himalaya written by Gaurav Punj and published by Tranquebar. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Himalayan Tribal Tales

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Author : Stuart H. Blackburn
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004171339
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Himalayan Tribal Tales written by Stuart H. Blackburn and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of an oral tradition in northeast India is the first of its kind in this part of the eastern Himalayas. A comparative analysis reveals parallel stories in an area stretching from central Arunachal Pradesh into upland Southeast Asia and southwest China. The subject of the volume, the Apatanis, are a small population of Tibeto-Burman speakers who live in a narrow valley halfway between Tibet and Assam. Their origin myths, migration legends, oral histories, trickster tales and ritual chants, as well as performance contexts and genre system, reveal key cultural ideas and social practices, shifts in tribal identity and the reinvention of religion.

It's Only the Himalayas

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Author : S. Bedford
Publisher : Brindle and Glass
ISBN 13 : 1927366488
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book It's Only the Himalayas written by S. Bedford and published by Brindle and Glass. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A laugh-out-loud travel memoir that reveals backpacking’s awkward side. Sue, a disenchanted waitress, embarks upon a year-long quest around the world with her friend, Sara—who’s exasperatingly perfect. Expecting a whimsical jaunt of self-discovery, Sue instead encounters an absurd series of misadventures that render her embarrassed, terrified, and queasy (and in a lot of trouble with Philippine Airlines). Whether she’s fleeing from ravenous lions, dancing amid smoking skulls, trekking Annapurna underprepared, or (accidentally) drugging an Englishman, Sue’s quick-witted, self-deprecating narrative might just inspire you to take your own chaotic adventure.

Simla Village Tales

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Author : Alice Dracott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Simla Village Tales written by Alice Dracott and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Himalaya

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Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611805902
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book Himalaya written by Ruskin Bond and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intimate, exhilarating writings on adventure, meditation, and life in the captivating wildness of the Himalayan Mountains—with contributions from Amitav Ghosh, Mark Twain, Rabindranath Tagore, Peter Matthiessen, and more. For some, the Himalaya is a frontier against which people test themselves. Others find refuge and tranquility in the mountains, a place where they can seek their true selves, perhaps even God. Over millennia, the mountains have cradled civilization itself and nurtured teeming, irrepressible life. With over thirty essays, this exhilarating anthology offers a dazzling range of voices that reveal accounts of great ascents and descents—from reflecting on a deadly avalanche to searching for a snow leopard and enjoying the simple pleasure of riding a handcar down a railway track. These diverse writings bring to life the spirit of the Himalaya in an unparalleled panorama. Contributors include: Amitav Ghosh Mark Twain Rabindranath Tagore Peter Matthiessen Edmund Hillary Aleister Crowley Andrew Harvey Vicki Mackenzie Sarat Chandra Das H. A. Giles (Trans.) Jahangir Sven Hedin Frank S. Smythe Anil Yadav Jinasena Arundhathi Subramaniam Dharamvir Bharati Swami Vivekananda Rahul Sankrityayan Francis Younghusband Ruskin Bond Jemima Diki Sherpa Kirin Narayan Jawaharlal Nehru Abdul Wahid Radhu Jim Corbett Bill Aitken Hridayesh Joshi Dom Moraes Manjushree Thapa

Wild Himalaya

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Author : Stephen Alter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789388292771
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Wild Himalaya written by Stephen Alter and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Tale of the Himalayan Yogis

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Author : Steve Briggs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781504392273
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (922 download)

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Download or read book The Tale of the Himalayan Yogis written by Steve Briggs and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Govindas father, ruler of a small fortress kingdom at the edge of the Great Indian Desert, leads his men in a desperate attack against the besieging forces of the imperial army. Upon receiving word of his fathers death, Govinda is to lead his people into the sacrificial fire to avoid being ravaged by their cruel conquerors. However, Govinda has a plan. When Govindas plan goes awry, the emperor imprisons his mother in the palace harem, and the crown prince is forced to flee to Tibet with a caravan of lamas. At the foot of Tibets most sacred mountain, Govinda meets a Himalayan yogi who adopts him as a son. With the help of the enigmatic Shankar Baba, Govinda begins to unravel the mysteries of his soul, discovering a past extending beyond this life and a future promising a noble partner who helps him restore the throne to its rightful heir. As the seasons pass, Shankar Baba initiates Govinda into the secrets of enlightenment and immortality while preparing him to confront the imperial army, sinister forces controlling the throne, and a tantric sorcerer who seeks to discredit his guru. But no amount of training can prepare Govinda for what awaits him.

Living with the Himalayan Masters

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Author : Swami Rama
Publisher : Himalayan Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 0893891568
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (938 download)

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Download or read book Living with the Himalayan Masters written by Swami Rama and published by Himalayan Institute Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirational stories of Swama Rama's experiences and lessons learned with the great teachers who guided his life including Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, and more.

Colliding Continents

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Author : Mike Searle
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191652490
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book Colliding Continents written by Mike Searle and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The crash of the Indian plate into Asia is the biggest known collision in geological history, and it continues today. The result is the Himalaya and Karakoram - one of the largest mountain ranges on Earth. The Karakoram has half of the world's highest mountains and a reputation as being one of the most remote and savage ranges of all. In this beautifully illustrated book, Mike Searle, a geologist at the University of Oxford and one of the most experienced field geologists of our time, presents a rich account of the geological forces that were involved in creating these mountain ranges. Using his personal accounts of extreme mountaineering and research in the region, he pieces together the geological processes that formed such impressive peaks.

Himalayan Mysteries

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Author : Jitendra Pant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788174361738
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Himalayan Mysteries written by Jitendra Pant and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Himalayan Mysteries journeys from the foothills of the Indian Himalayas to the grand mountains of Nepal, and on to the secluded valleys and remote recesses in Bhutan and Tibet, exploring the silent heart of mystery. Packed with stunning photographs and adventurous tales of tragedy and triumph, of fable and fantasy, and of faith and folklore, Himalayan Mysteries makes the heart beat.

Into the Heart of the Himalayas

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Author : Jono Lineen
Publisher : Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0522866018
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (228 download)

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Download or read book Into the Heart of the Himalayas written by Jono Lineen and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jono Lineen's brother died in tragic circumstances, he gave up a comfortable life, moved to the Himalayas and over eight years immersed himself in the cultures of the world's highest mountains. The experience culminates in his book Into the Heart of the Himalayas, a fascinating memoir that traces his solo trekking odyssey from Pakistan to Nepal across thousands of kilometres of mountain terrain. No-one has ever before attempted to walk the length of the Western Himalayas alone, but Jono's intentions were more psychological than physical. It was about integrating the Himalayan culture he had grown to love, assimilating the wisdom of the place and coming to terms with his loss. Jono's openness with everyone he meets on the trail—from Pakistani military officers to Tibetan lamas and naked Hindu Saddhus—lies at the heart of one of the most complete portraits of the Himalayas ever written. Jono Lineen—a lone, disarming man—crosses borders, religions, castes, languages and philosophical boundaries to find the way to embrace his future.

Himalaya

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Author : Ed Douglas
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0393882462
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (938 download)

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Download or read book Himalaya written by Ed Douglas and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magisterial history of the Himalaya: an epic story of peoples, cultures, and adventures among the world’s highest mountains. For centuries, the unique and astonishing geography of the Himalaya has attracted those in search of spiritual and literal elevation: pilgrims, adventurers, and mountaineers seeking to test themselves among the world’s most spectacular and challenging peaks. But far from being wild and barren, the Himalaya has been home to a diversity of indigenous and local cultures, a crucible of world religions, a crossroads for trade, and a meeting point and conflict zone for empires past and present. In this landmark work, nearly two decades in the making, Ed Douglas makes a thrilling case for the Himalaya’s importance in global history and offers a soaring account of life at the "roof of the world." Spanning millennia, from the earliest inhabitants to the present conflicts over Tibet and Everest, Himalaya explores history, culture, climate, geography, and politics. Douglas profiles the great kings of Kathmandu and Nepal; he describes the architects who built the towering white Stupas that distinguish Himalayan architecture; and he traces the flourishing evolution of Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism that brought Himalayan spirituality to the world. He also depicts with great drama the story of how the East India Company grappled for dominance with China’s emperors, how India fought Mao’s Communists, and how mass tourism and ecological transformation are obscuring the bloody legacy of the Cold War. Himalaya is history written on the grandest yet also the most human scale—encompassing geology and genetics, botany and art, and bursting with stories of courage and resourcefulness.

Tales of the Himalaya

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Author : Lawrence W. Swan
Publisher : Mountain N' Air Books
ISBN 13 : 9781879415294
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (152 download)

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Download or read book Tales of the Himalaya written by Lawrence W. Swan and published by Mountain N' Air Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: