The Land of Moonlit & Other Real Travel Stories from the Indian Himalaya
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 19,86 MB
Release : 2018
Category :
ISBN : 9789387578371
The Land of Moonlit Snows & Other Real Travel Stories from the Indian Himalaya
Author : Gaurav Punj
Publisher : Tranquebar
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 20,21 MB
Release :
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9357768408
Book Description
EIGHT STORIES THAT BRING ALIVE THE BEAUTY OF THE HIMALAYAS. When city-dwellers meet the mountains, stories manifest themselves. Of narrow escapes from remote valleys, encounters with the wild, treks across snow-covered passes and flower-filled meadows, blended with the kindness of locals and their food, culture and festivals. The real stories in the book attempt to make just one point — exploration is for everyone.
The Land of Flying Lamas & Other Real Travel Stories from the Indian Himalaya
Author : Gaurav Punj
Publisher : Tranquebar
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,18 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9789383260522
Book Description
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.
Holy Himalaya
Author : E. Sherman Oakley
Publisher :
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,28 MB
Release : 1905
Category : Garhwal (India : Region)
ISBN :
Book Description
Living with the Himalayan Masters
Author : Swami Rama
Publisher : Himalayan Institute Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 50,85 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0893891568
Book Description
Inspirational stories of Swama Rama's experiences and lessons learned with the great teachers who guided his life including Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, and more.
Hindus of the Himalayas
Author : Gerald Duane Berreman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 16,70 MB
Release : 1972
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
Gerald Berreman's ethnographic study of a hill village in India is widely regarded as a classic in the field of social anthropology. In this new edition, Berreman returns to this village after ten years to record the ethnographic continuity and change in village lifestyle. A new prologue addsimportant insights to the bases for the ethnographic descriptions and analyses by outlining the research conditions of this study. A new epilogue records Berreman's findings after revisiting the village--focusing on the trends found in the village and the surrounding region to draw implications forthe country at large.
Himalayan Voices
Author : Michael Hutt
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 19,83 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788120811560
Book Description
Himalayan Voices provides admirers of Nepal and lovers of literature with their first glimpse of the vibrant literary scene in Nepal today. An introduction to the two most developed genres of modern Nepali literature-poetry and the short story-this work profiles eleven of Nepal`s most distinguished poets and offers translations of more than eighty poems written from 1916 to 1986. Twenty of the most interesting and best-known examples of the Nepali short story are translated into English for the first time by Michael Hutt. All provide vivid descriptions of Life in twentieth-century Nepal. This book should appeal not only to admires of Nepal, but to all readers with an interest in non-Western literatures.
The Valley of Flowers
Author : Frank Smythe
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 21,71 MB
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 191024032X
Book Description
In his delightful The Valley of Flowers, mountaineer Frank Smythe takes you on a botanical expedition to the Garhwal Himalaya. Alongside the author, scale the steep craggy mountains and bathe in crystal clear pools; breathe in the scented foothills of the Himalaya and their carpets of peonies, roses, rhododendrons and gentian. Experience 'the keen, biting air of the heights and the soft, scented air of the valleys'. Climber and adventurer Smythe journeys through the Himalaya's Byundar Pass, climbs the Mana Peak, descends into the Byundar Valley, and comes terrifyingly close to an encounter with The Abominable Snowman. The Valley of Flowers is a pleasurable escape for any climber, walker, mountain lover or gardener, or indeed anyone who needs reminding of the beauty and serenity of the natural world.
An Indian Englishman
Author : Jack Gibson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 22,16 MB
Release : 2008-08-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1435734610
Book Description
John Travers Mends (Jack) Gibson was born on March 3, 1908 and died on October 23, 1994 at the age of 86.In some ways, Jack was the last Indian Englishman. He came ten years before independence and stayed on 47 years after it, rendering dedicated service to the country of his adoption for 57 years. Jack's journey started as a school teacher at The Doon School. He was the last English Principal of Mayo College and the last English President of the Himalayan Club. He was the last, and for most of the time the only English resident of Ajmer. He must have been just about the last Englishman to have been honored by both the British and Indian Governments.Brij Sharma is a journalist based in Bahrain. He spent much of his childhood and youth in Dehra Dun, and while not a product of The Doon School, he has known its campus, the surroundings of the city and much of the mountainous terrain described in Gibson's letters.http://www.jtmgibson.com
Ecotourism in Appalachia
Author : Al Fritsch
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 11,86 MB
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0813159229
Book Description
Tourism is the world's largest industry, and ecotourism is rapidly emerging as its fastest growing segment. As interest in nature travel increases, so does concern for conservation of the environment and the well-being of local peoples and cultures. Appalachia seems an ideal destination for ecotourists, with its rugged mountains, uniquely diverse forests, wild rivers, and lively arts culture. And ecotourism promises much for the region: protecting the environment while bringing income to disadvantaged communities. But can these promises be kept? Ecotourism in Appalachia examines both the potential and the threats that tourism holds for Central Appalachia. The authors draw lessons from destinations that have suffered from the "tourist trap syndrome," including Nepal and Hawaii. They conclude that only carefully regulated and locally controlled tourism can play a positive role in Appalachia's economic development.
