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Travels
to Highlands of Himachal
K.R.
Bharti |
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8173871507 |
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Year
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2003
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Table
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Pages |
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168
+ 16 coloured plates |
About
the Author |
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Size
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8.5"
X 5.5" / Paperback |
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Price |
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Rs.
250 |
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Adventure
in the Himalayas is a rare experience. The author
has rendered a beautiful account of the remote highlands
and snow-capped parts of Himachal, which caters to
all kinds of travellers. Some rush in here to escape
from the scorching sun and the maddening cacophony
of the plains. There are some who love trekking in
the lush green woods while some desire making snowy
slopes as their play field. Adventurous few resort
to rock-climbing and various other mountaineering
feats. Some rejoice in satisfying their religious
urge in temples.
Included in the book are the areas like trans-Giri
which is the remotest and yet the most beautiful part
of Sirmaur district; Pangi valley, the most far-flung
and land-locked part of Himachal bordering Zanskar
and Ladakh; Manimahesh Kailash, the abode of Lord
Shiva in Bharmaur, the land of shepherds (Gaddis);
Kinnaur, known for Kinner-Kailash and regarded as
home of mythological race of Kinners; and Spiti valley,
the highest inhabited valley of the state which has
earned an epithet of being the roof of Himachal Pradesh.
The author explains at length not only the pleasures
and rigours of journeys in these areas, but also dwells
upon the life-style and culture of the people. Legends
of places, temples, mountain passes, rivers and the
like would be a matter of rare delight for the readers
who have not been able to visit these difficult but
enchanting areas.
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Preface
Glossary
- Introduction
- Traversing through
Sirmaur: A Visit to trans-Giri and other Parts
- Topper Goes
to Top: Travels to Pangi Valley
- A Journey in
Faith: Pilgrimage to Manimahesh
- In the Land of
Kinner Kailash: Travels to Pooh and Sangla Valley
- Journeying through
the Cold Desert: A Travel to Spiti Valley
Index
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K.R.
Bharti, an able administrator and a noted litterateur,
obtained his Master?s degree in chemistry. After joining
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services in 1985, he
worked on important postings as SDM-Pangi, SDM-Dalhousie,
SDM-Chamba, ADM-Chamba, ADM-Sirmaur and Director, Language,
Art and Culture. Currently he is the Controller of H.P.
Govt. Press. He keeps writing for reputed newspapers
and magazines. Various literary organisations have awarded
him for his contribution in the field of literature.
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