Download or read book Himalayan Odyssey written by Trevor Braham and published by Allen & Unwin Australia. This book was released on 1974-01-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Himalaya breathes written by P R G and published by Param Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In the dance of existence, where mountains touch the heavens and valleys cradle the essence of life, there unfolds a timeless pilgrimage—a journey beyond the physical landscapes into the realms of the soul. This is a tale woven with threads of wisdom drawn from the towering peaks of the Himalayas and the vibrant tapestry of valleys beyond.Meet Haasini, a seeker whose footsteps traverse the sacred trails of the Himalayas, guided by an innate yearning for connection and understanding. The journey unfolds in ten chapters, each revealing a facet of her odyssey—a tapestry where the eternal meets the transient, and where the echoes of ancient mountains reverberate through the landscapes of human experience.As Haasini's story unfolds, it beckons us to explore the depths of our own souls, to embark on our personal pilgrimages, and to recognize the interconnectedness that binds every being to the eternal dance of life. Join her in a quest for wisdom, love, and the serenity that resides in the heart of every seeker.” Excerpt From The Himalaya 'Breathes PRG This material may be protected by copyright.

Download or read book Himalayan Odyssey written by David Samuel Robbins and published by Ad Editions. This book was released on 2002 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bhutan written by Michael Hawley, Jr. and published by Big Books for Little People. This book was released on 2004-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BHUTAN is a smaller companion volume to the world's largest published book, the 5x7' photographic book called BHUTAN. This book opens to nearly three feet, and offers an eyeful of imagery from several expeditions across the legendary mountain kingdom. Teams from MIT and Friendly Planet traveled extensively with two young people, Choki Lhamo (age 14, a girl from Trongsa who aspires to be a doctor) and Gyelsey Loday (also 14, son of the head lama in far-off Phongmey). This book shares a bit of their beautiful corner of the world. Proceeds are largely tax-deductible and are donated to help Bhutan's schools and scholars.

Download or read book Himalayan Odyssey written by Parker Antin and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1990 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murderous Tibetan thieves, frozen rivers, lost trails, days without food, debilitating disease and a love story--these are just a few of the many facets of Parker Antin's journey to the forbidden regions of Western Nepal. Photos.

Download or read book Himalayan Odyssey written by A. P. Talwar and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Himalayan Odyssey The Perilous Trek to Western Nepal written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

Download or read book Kashmir written by Max Lovell-Hoare and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Himalayan Kingdoms, Buddhist palaces, mountain treks and spectacular scenery entwine in newly accessible Kashmir, introduced by Bradt in the first detailed guide to the region.

Download or read book Exploring The Himalayas written by M.M. Mukherjee and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The water was icy cold and my feet were getting numb so I had to come out of the chilled water leaving my motorcycle stranded.She was still standing upright with the heavy loads without a stand The repetitive calling of the mighty Himalayas was irresistible to Mukul and he set out, away from his mundane living, answering the call, testing his own endurance in exchange of witnessing the un-paralleled beauty of the Greater Himalayan Ranges and high mountain passes of the world . Facing extreme cold and witnessing unfathomed snow desert, he rode on, fulfilling a dream. From hotel rooms to sleeping in tents amidst nowhere, he was driven to live a life only imagined. The journey only proved to be but a learning lesson giving new meaning to his being and his surroundings. Riding through the dangerous Zoji La and the battle fields of Kargil he plunged into the wilderness of Suru Valley, crossing the vast snow desert to the most interior part of Ladakh, Zanskar. Taking head on the mighty Khardung La, he then rode across the beautiful sand dunes of Hunder towards the last village of the country, Turtuk, on Indo-Pak border located very close to Karakoram Range. Meandering through the mighty Chang La and riding on the bank of mystically beautiful Pangong Tso towards Chushul on Indo-China border. He then continued to ride on the bank of Indus River through the painted mountains and high altitude desert to the highest Observatory of Hanley. He tracked his route witnessing the nomadic life of Karzok and magical lake, Tso Moriri and towards the high altitude wild life zone of Tso Kar. Continuing to ride through the famous Moore Plains and the deadliest Baralacha La to the heavenly beautiful Suraj Tal before tracing his route back to Delhi.

Download or read book Mountaineering Literature written by Jill Neate and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long established as a standard reference work worldwide, this is a thorough bibliography of all mountaineering books that are of practical use to climbers or for reading pleasure or historical interest. Documenting more than 2000 books of mountaineering literature, it also includes nearly 900 climber's guidebooks, a sampling of more than 400 works of mountaineering fiction, plus journals and bibliographies.

Download or read book Crimson Dawn written by Landis Schmitt and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 1974, I travelled through India and Nepal with a backpack and a low budget. As a member of an underground yoga sect, I encountered the third world up close and personal. It was a journey in search of my soul which nearly cost me my life. From late night police raids to spear toting natives, I experience the underbelly of life in the third world. Join me on the adventure of a lifetime.

Download or read book The Chequerboard written by Sarmistha Ganguli and published by BecomeShakespeare.com. This book was released on with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four novelettes and one mystery…… The year is 1857 and the Indian heartland is painted in hues of red. Tales riddled with passion, jealousy, revenge and loss emerge from this conflict. Awadh is simmering, Sir Henry Lawrence is in command but The Four Pawns, led by Bakht Khan seek rolling heads as trophies, a battle is won and a broken heart finds reprieve in writing diaries The Ignorant Knight Nihal helped by the goatherd Mir sets out to save his emperor, Bahadur Shah II. Rain partners with death to create anarchy in the by lanes of old Dilli. Will the King be saved? It is Calcutta 1950; The Beautiful Queen Shreelata Majumdar is ready for life. But fate intervenes and lives are torn apart, her father is accused of murder and she has an attaché case to deliver. The pulsating mystery at the hub of the four novelettes deepens. A quest for The Last King starts. The game on the chequerboard has reached the final stage, every move is crucial as the young guide Krishna and researcher Zahi return to old Delhi to search for answers.

Download or read book Walking with a Himalayan Master written by Justin O'Brien and published by Yes International Publishers. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This autobiography of an American yogi is the story of the training of a Western scholar by a unique Himalayan Master, one of the greatest yogis of the era.

Download or read book Fallen Giants written by Maurice Isserman and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first comprehensive history of Himalayan mountaineering in 50 years, the authors offer detailed, original accounts of the most significant climbs since the 1890s, and they compellingly evoke the social and cultural worlds that gave rise to those expeditions.

Download or read book 1975 American Alpine Journal written by American Alpine Club and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sport and Adventure Tourism written by Simon Hudson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the secrets to success in sport-related tourism and adventure travel!This essential handbook of sport-related travel provides an in-depth look at an international industry growing by leaps and bounds. Sport and Adventure Tourism serves as a unique reference resource for sports and tourism professionals, educators and students, presenting an invaluable overview of a niche market that’s rapidly outgrowing its niche. Covering every aspect of sport tourism from historical, economic, and sport-specific starting points, the book features thoughtful and incisive commentary from the foremost experts in the field.Presented in a concise, easy-to-read format, Sport and Adventure Tourism provides an unrivaled orientation to all facets of sport-related tourism and leisure management. Sports travel (both participatory and spectatorial) and adventure tourism are examined in terms of size and growth of the market, marketing and management strategies, and future prospects. The book includes international, up-to-date case studies, links to relevant Websites and an extensive roster of references.Sport and Adventure Tourism examines all aspects of sport-related tourism, including: planning, developing, and marketing an event skiing and snowboarding boating, sailing, and fishing the “phenomenon” of golf tourism mountain-based adventure tourism the growing spa industry virtual sports tourism-an alternative to travel This one-of-a-kind primer presents an informative study of sports, leisure, and adventure travel, covering everything from golf tourism to heli-skiing to sports event and spa tourism. A handbook for professionals, a textbook for academics, and a highly readable introduction for anyone interested in sport-related travel, Sport and Adventure Tourism is an essential guide for anyone who takes a not-so-leisurely approach to leisure time.