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	Indian Pandits in the Land of Snow by Sarat Chandra Das (ISBN: 812910895X ~ Pub Year: 2006 ~ Pages: 173 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: Rupa)       This book is based on the author’s discoveries in Tibet, the land of snow beyond the Himalayas, during the course of his journeys more than a century ago.It gives the reader an opportunity to discover the mystery of Tibet, her customs and her people, her monasteries and the unhurried pace with which life passed by hundreds of years before.   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	Indian Himalayan Handbook by Robert Bradnock (ISBN: 1 900949 79 2 ~ Pub Year: 2005 ~ Pages: 423 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: Footprint/Prakash)       A comprehensive guide to the whole of the Indian Himalya covering all the popular destinations in the range and the endless opportunities in the less well known areas. It covers trekking in the region. And offers listings on accommodation, eating and all practicalities. The book provides Knowledgeable background information on culture, history, geography, religion and the people.   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	First Collection of Tibetan Historical Inscriptions by A H Francke (ISBN: 81-7030-766-X ~ Pub Year: 2003 ~ Pages: 181 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Hardcover ~ Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications)       This manuscript now a historical document of scientific study, reflects the complete history of Ladakh kings regine. The present book has many inscriptions related with Buddhism Historical Inscriptions on Rock and Stone from Ladakh Himalaya. In this work will be useful for teachers and students who are interested on Ladakh studies.   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	An Account of Tibet by Filippo De Filippi (ISBN: 81-291-0777-5 ~ Pub Year: 2005 ~ Pages: 560 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: Rupa)       Divided into four books, the work describes the author’s journey of three and a half years form Rome to Lhasa and his mission work there; the nature, character, customs, and civil government of Tibet; Tibetan religion and its hierarchy; and his return, by a different route, to Europe, and of other missions in which he was engaged for some time.   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	Listen to the Mountains - A Himalayan Journal by Pamela Chatterjee (ISBN: 0-67-005839-4 ~ Pub Year: 2005 ~ Pages: 189 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Hardcover ~ Publisher: Penguin/Viking)       In a little village here, under the shadow of Trishul and Nanda Devi, Pamela Chatterjee has found a home, after decades spent in the big cities of the plains.She lives among the villagers as one of them, sharing their daily lives. Full of many memorable vignettes, this memoir blends observations of the flora and fauna with descriptions of the culture, traditions and rituals of Kumaon, and is enriched by the wonderfully intimate portrayals of the local people. Adding to the charm of the book are Catherine Addor-Confino’s brilliant illustrations.   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	Pilgrimages In The Himalayas by A Compilation (ISBN: 8185384924 ~ Pub Year: 2005 ~ Pages: 282 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Hardcover ~ Publisher: Trishul)       Here is a book of delight for all the Yatries to the holy shrines of the Himalayas   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	Kailash - Mansarovar by Shri K L Sharma (ISBN: 817387171X ~ Pub Year: 2005 ~ Pages: 128 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: Indus Publications)       Trekking in the Himalayas has always been a spiritual experience.This book is an attempt at exposing the reader to various aspects of this journeys to Eternity. A valuable guide, it gives a day-to-day account of the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra on the Indian as well as Tibetan side, besides important information about the geography of the region, preparation of the journey, mountain trekking and tips for photography.   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	Through Forbidden Tibet - An Adventure into the Unknown by Harrison Forman (ISBN: 8170207312 ~ Pub Year: 1996 ~ Pages: 288 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Hardcover ~ Publisher: Cosmo Publications)       A most fascinating tale, inviting the reader to set aside all conventionalities and travel into this bygone era of mysticism and exotic customs of a civilization now lost for ever. This breath taking narrative fascinates the reader from the first to the last page, as he tells stories of his journey into this ancient land of gold topped temples which dazzled the eyes and strange rituals that dumb the mind.   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	The Magic of Nepal by Deb Mukharji (ISBN: 8129105675 ~ Pub Year: 2005 ~ Pages: 164 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Hardcover ~ Publisher: Rupa)       Beyond the icy peaks of the soaring Himalaya lies the bleak and wind-torn Mustang area of Nepal where the Kali, or black, Gandaki river flows southward. On its flanks are places of ancient pilgrimage, steeped in mythology and its bed still carries the ammonite fossils to remind us that this was once a part of the Tethys Sea. This book is a small tribute to the magic of Nepal.   (Table of Contents)   (Explore Similar Items)
	Kailash Mansarovar by Pradeep Chamaria (ISBN: 81-7017-336-1 ~ Pub Year: 1996 ~ Pages: 112 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: Abhinav Publications)       Mt. Kailash is the only place of pilgrimage in the world where four mighty religious communities-Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Tibetan Bonpas perform their religious rites. With this book an attempt has been made to pay regards to the pictorial beauty of Kumaon Himalayas and that of Kailash-Manasarovar region in Ngari (Tibet).   (Explore Similar Items)
	One More Step - An Autobiography by M S Kohli (ISBN: 0-67-005787-8 ~ Pub Year: 2005 ~ Pages: 322 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Hardcover ~ Publisher: Penguin/Viking)       One More Step: An Autobiography is a spirited recounting of a life more adventurous than most. Apart from the indefatigable spirit of heroism and adventure, this memoir conveys an amazing zest for life. And as the title amply illustrates, Captain Kohli’s autobiography reveals his never say die philosophy-as he says, It saved my life   (Explore Similar Items)
	Pilgrimage to Hemkunt by Jaswant Singh Neki (ISBN: 81-7476-375-9 ~ Pub Year: 2002 ~ Pages: 96 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: UBS)       Situated at a height of over 15,000 feet above the sea level in the Himalayan ranges of northern India, Sri Hemkunt Sahib has emerged as a popular centre of Sikh pilgrimage. This coffee table pictorial captures the majesty of a host of holy places enroute to Hemkunt Sahib.   (Explore Similar Items)
	The Penguin Book of Indian Journeys by Eminent Contributors (ISBN: 0-14-100764-8 ~ Pub Year: 2004 ~ Pages: 369 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: Penguin)       This anthology, now offered in paperback edition, provides an absorbing, lively and always interesting portrait of life in contemporary India and brings together travel pieces by some of the best contemporary writers in the English language   (Explore Similar Items)
	A Short Walk in The Hindu Kush by Eric Newby (ISBN: 0-330-26623-3 ~ Pub Year: 1958 ~ Pages: 248 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: Picador India)       This classic traveler's story relates author's abandonment of the dubious delights of London's fashion trade for the even more dubious pleasures of a short walk in the wild mountains of the Hindu Kush.   (Explore Similar Items)
	Kailash Manasarovar - A Sacred Journey by Veena Sharma (ISBN: 81-7436-329-7 ~ Pub Year: 2004 ~ Pages: 204 ~ Language: English ~ Binding: Paperback ~ Publisher: Roli Books)       Is a physical journey the necessary path to spiritual evolution? His book dwells on this question and perceives the possibility for three stages of inner transformation during the journey, using the Devi Mahatmayam as a metaphor.   (Explore Similar Items)