Shangri-La
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Shangri-La

A Practical Guide to the Himalayan Dream

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Shangri-La

A Practical Guide to the Himalayan Dream

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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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Publisher
Bradt Travel Guides
Year
2008
ISBN
9781784778392
Topic
Personal Development
Subtopic
Travel

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. Colour Map
  5. List of maps
  6. Photos – Shangri-La
  7. Introduction
  8. Part One The Legend
  9. Chapter 1 Himalayan Utopia
  10. Chapter 2 The Book
  11. Chapter 3 The Quest
  12. Part Two The Contenders
  13. Chapter 4 Southwest China
  14. Chapter 5 Tibet
  15. Chapter 6 Bhutan
  16. Chapter 7 Himalayan India
  17. Chapter 8 Wild Cards
  18. Chapter 9 In Another Dimension
  19. Part Three Being There
  20. Chapter 10 Being There
  21. Appendix 1 Fauna Extraordinary
  22. Appendix 2 Tibetan Language
  23. Appendix 3 Glossary
  24. Author
  25. Copyright
  26. Acknowledgements
  27. Back Cover