Crossing The Himalayas

Author : Harish Kohli
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Himalaya Mountains
ISBN : 817387106X

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Across the Frozen Himalaya by Harish Kohli Pdf

10 maps, 48 colour pictures. When Harish Kohli and his team of seven members reached the summit of the Karakoram Pass in the early afternoon of 17th February 1995, they had been on the move for twelve gruelling hours. As they began the treacherous descent, the light breeze turned into a storm and then into a blizzard, plummet-ing the temperature to minus 48 degrees Celcius. Later that night when they reached their base, after twenty-six horrifying hours, two of the members were frostbitten, one of them losing seven of his fingers. But for the Ski-Himalaya team, it was only the beginning of their adventure, which became one of the most momentous journeys in mountaineering history.

Author : Herbert H. T. Prins,Tsewang Namgail
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107114715

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Bird Migration across the Himalayas by Herbert H. T. Prins,Tsewang Namgail Pdf

The first reference to demonstrate how birds survive the high-altitude Central Asian Flyway and the threats to this unique migration.

Author : Nian Peng,Ghulam Ali,Yi Zhang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811658082

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Crossing the Himalayas by Nian Peng,Ghulam Ali,Yi Zhang Pdf

This book aims to analyze two contrasting trends of integration and rivalry among great powers and regional states of Himalaya. It examines the interactions between the great powers and the small states in the Himalayan region, analyzes the multiple effects of the great power rivalry on the regional cooperation, and predicts the possible directions of the future of the geo-politics and geo-economy in the Himalayan region by incorporating the most recent developments. The main content of the book is divided into 11 parts. The Introduction briefly explains the aims and scope of this book. The following chapter focuses on the Buddhist ties between China and the Himalayan states in the past two millennia and its dual influence in the Himalayan region. The rest 9 chapters provide an in-depth analyses of the security dilemma between China and India, Indian perspectives on China-South Asian relations, Chinese perspectives on U.S. and Japan's engagement with South Asia and Indo-Myanmar relations, and Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal's responses to the regional integration and great power rivalry in the Himalayan region respectively. This is the first study which brings the Himalaya region at the center of geopolitical and geo-economics cooperation and rivalry thus highlighting its significance in Asian politics. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the complicated geo-political and geo-economic competition in the Himalayan region by inviting experts from both South Asia and China to contribute chapters. It also balances the west-centered views on the great power rivalry by introducing cultural perspective and small state perspective. The broad approach adopted in the book with focus on all important countries expands the scope of readership beyond specific academic community. The book will interest academics, policy makers, journalists, general reader and students of Asian politics.

Author : Levison Wood
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780316352413

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Walking The Himalayas by Levison Wood Pdf

Following his trek along the length of the Nile River, explorer Levison Wood takes on his greatest challenge yet: navigating the treacherous foothills of the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range. Praised by Bear Grylls, Levison Wood has been called "the toughest man on TV" (The Times UK). Now, following in the footsteps of the great explorers, Levison recounts the beauty and danger he found along the Silk Road route of Afghanistan, the Line of Control between Pakistan and India, the disputed territories of Kashmir and the earth-quake ravaged lands of Nepal. Over the course of six months, Wood and his trusted guides trek 1,700 gruelling miles across the roof of the world. Packed with action and emotion, Walking the Himalayas is the story of one intrepid man's travels in a world poised on the edge of tremendous change.

Author : Ed Douglas
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393882469

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Himalaya by Ed Douglas Pdf

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.

Author : David Jesus Vignolli
Publisher : Boom! Studios
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781613988688

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A Girl in the Himalayas by David Jesus Vignolli Pdf

Beyond the peaks and valleys of the Himalaya Mountains lies a magical sanctuary. Protected from the chaos of man, it is home to immortal beings and mystical creatures. When Vijaya, a young human, is brought into the sanctuary for her protection, some immortals fear her presence may lead to their ruin. But as mankind draws ever closer to the sanctuary’s border, Vijaya will have to prove that there is more to being human than the violence her new family fears beyond their borders. David Jesus Vignolli’s debut graphic novel A Girl in the Himalayas explores the astonishing potential of the human spirit.

Author : Michel Peissel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Travel
ISBN : UOM:39015027793077

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The Great Himalayan Passage by Michel Peissel Pdf

Author : Naseeruddin Ahmad,Sarwar Rais
Publisher : APH Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8170249465

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Himalayan Glaciers by Naseeruddin Ahmad,Sarwar Rais Pdf

Author : S. Bedford
Publisher : Brindle and Glass
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781927366486

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It's Only the Himalayas by S. Bedford Pdf

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.

Author : George van Driem
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004514911

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Languages of the Himalayas by George van Driem Pdf

The survey work Languages of the Himalayas provides a bird's eye view of Himalayan languages and language communities. It also constitutes a primary source for much new, hitherto unpublished data on several languages. The demographic mosaic of the Himalayas today is viewed in a historical and comparative linguistic perspective. The reader will find an outline of the historical and prehistorical developments that have determined the modern ethnolinguistic composition of the Himalayan region, involving various independent linguistics stocks or language families. Maps illustrate the distribution of language communities and trace the routes of ancient migrations. There is an illuminating discussion of grammatical features found in Himalayan languages. The print edition is available as a set of two volumes (9789004103900).

Author : Kev Reynolds
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781849659949

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Trekking in the Himalaya by Kev Reynolds Pdf

An inspirational larger format book providing an overview of 20 memorable treks in the Himalaya. A stunning collection of all the best trekking ideas throughout the Himalayan range, they include such well-known classics as the treks to Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga base camps, and the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits. The ultra-long Lunana Snowman Trek and a kora around sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet are also included. There are epic glacier treks like that to Pakistan's Snow Lake; following in the footsteps of Shipton and Tilman towards Nanda Devi, and the approach to Gangkar Punsum - the world's highest unclimbed peak located in remote Bhutan. Unlike a conventional guidebook, detailed route descriptions are not included; the book is, however, an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Himalayas. It looks at each route in turn and provides a snapshot of what makes the trek special, helping you choose the best routes to walk. Perfect either for planning, or for the armchair explorer.

Author : Sunil S. Amrith
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674728479

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Crossing the Bay of Bengal by Sunil S. Amrith Pdf

The Indian Ocean was global long before the Atlantic, and today the countries bordering the Bay of Bengal—India, Bangladesh, Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia—are home to one in four people on Earth. Crossing the Bay of Bengal places this region at the heart of world history for the first time. Integrating human and environmental history, and mining a wealth of sources, Sunil Amrith gives a revelatory and stirring new account of the Bay and those who have inhabited it. For centuries the Bay of Bengal served as a maritime highway between India and China, and then as a battleground for European empires, all while being shaped by the monsoons and by human migration. Imperial powers in the nineteenth century, abetted by the force of capital and the power of steam, reconfigured the Bay in their quest for coffee, rice, and rubber. Millions of Indian migrants crossed the sea, bound by debt or spurred by drought, and filled with ambition. Booming port cities like Singapore and Penang became the most culturally diverse societies of their time. By the 1930s, however, economic, political, and environmental pressures began to erode the Bay’s centuries-old patterns of interconnection. Today, rising waters leave the Bay of Bengal’s shores especially vulnerable to climate change, at the same time that its location makes it central to struggles over Asia’s future. Amrith’s evocative and compelling narrative of the region’s pasts offers insights critical to understanding and confronting the many challenges facing Asia in the decades ahead.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Himalaya Mountains
ISBN : CHI:16440152

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The Indian Alps and how We Crossed Them by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jono Lineen
Publisher : Victory Books
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 052286600X

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Into the Heart of the Himalayas by Jono Lineen Pdf

The tragic death of Jono Lineen's younger brother is the catalyst for his move to the Himalayas to spend eight years among the world's highest mountains. No-one had ever before attempted to walk the length of the Western Himalayas alone, but Jono's intentions were more psychological than physical.

Author : Gerda Pauler
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781898573906

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Great Himalaya Trail by Gerda Pauler Pdf

The Great Himalaya Trail is one of the longest and highest trails in the world. It is a trail that winds for 1,700 kilometres through Nepal — across the 'roof of the world', over ice-covered passes, crossing high-mountain deserts and through some of the most remote areas on earth. This path is perhaps the ultimate walk. In 2012, Himalaya veteran Gerda Pauler set out to walk the length of the trail to raise awareness of autism in Nepal. Travelling across the country with open eyes and ears, ascending high passes, visiting isolated villages and drinking tea with the locals allowed her to see and hear things many of us might never hear, never experience — and never know. Beautifully written like many great travel books and with a foreword by Sir Chris Bonington, this is so much more than a travel diary — it is a collection of stories from the very heart of Nepal and its people. From Tibetan tea and local beer to corrupt politicians and child marriage; cold nights and monsoon rain to incredible views and searing heat; and from angry yaks and giant spiders to Mr Bean and Jack Nicholson... 'Her book is not about her, but about this trip, across the roof of the world, done both for her own pleasure and for those who suffer from autism.' Sir Chris Bonington