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Shangri-La: A Travel Guide to the Himalayan Dream (Bradt Travel Guide)

By Michael Buckley

Book information

Publisher
Bradt Travel Guides
Year
2008
ISBN
1841622044, 9781841622040
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
114 MB (119521674 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
200\252
Time added
2023-07-09 10:08:07

Description

Shangri-La is one of the most evocative myths of our time -so powerful that it has entered the dictionary as a synonym for paradise.As myths go, it is a young one: Shangri-La made its debut with the 1933 publication of British author James Hilton's novel, Lost Horizon. No sooner was Shangri-La created by Hilton than a host of places staked claims to being the real location that inspired the book. This guide to the mythical site of Shangri-La is rooted in the glorious reality of the Himalaya, encompassing parts of southwest China, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim and Ladakh. It forms a concise guide to the most remote areas of the region, with a focus on major mountain peaks, and some well-chosen treks in each area. Practical information and maps will ensure that visitors can make the most of their trip to this other-worldly destination, while armchair readers can browse and dream...

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