This guide covers not only the Tibetan Autonomous Region but also those further areas of the Tibetan lands administered by the Chinese. A complete introduction to the history and to the complex and subtle philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism are complemented by extensive descriptions of all the major sites and routes through Tibet. It is fully illustrated with many photos taken especially for this book, and they show subjects and places never before photographed.
As well as a section detailing South India's history, this guide includes seven features covering aspects of the area's life and culture - ranging from Carnatic music to Asian elephants,a region-by-region visitor's guide to the sights - from the temples of Tanil Nadu to the Lakshadweep coral island, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. The book also contains hundreds of photographs and 14 maps.
Drawing on three years of travel and research, Mirrors of the Unseen offers a rare and timely portrait of Iran, introducing us to the sublime architecture of Isfahan, the forests of the north, the bleak landscapes of Kurdistan and the urban contradictions of the capital, Tehran. An exploration of Iran's immensely rich heritage and a personal enquiry into the nature of Persian and Islamic art, it is a book rich in detail, wit and discovery. 'A work of profound thought, imagination, passion and am...
Insight Guide Sri Lanka is a full-colour, comprehensive guidebook to this scenic island, combining detailed information and stunning colour photography. The Best of Sri Lanka section is full of inspiring ideas to enable you to plan a memorable trip, from the Buddhist temples and palaces of Kandy to the simple pleasures of a good rice and curry. This is followed by in-depth features exploring Sri Lanka's history, society and culture. We cover subjects from the obvious to the not-so-obvious: art a...
A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush (50th anniversary edition) (Picador Books)
by Eric Newby
When Eric Newby, improbably earning his living in the London haute-couture trade, sent his fateful cable - CAN YOU TRAVEL NURISTAN JUNE? - it was the first step on a legendary journey from Mayfair to Afghanistan and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, north-east of Kabul. Ill-prepared and inexperienced, Newby and Carless endured a month of hardship with great good humour in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth. `The most successful travel writer of his generation. It's impossible to re...
Sri Lanka - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Culture Smart!)
by Emma Boyle
Culture Smart! Sri Lanka provides priceless cultural information not found in an average guidebook. Whether looking to secure a business deal, enrich your travels, or better understand the people and customs of Sri Lanka, Culture Smart! provides indispens
The Azerbaijan Explorer - Live Work Explore is the ultimate guide to life in Baku and beyond. Comprehensive, fun and easy to use, this book covers everything worth knowing about Azerbaijan and where to do it. Meticulously updated by a resident team of writers, photographers and lovers of life, the resulting work holds the most in-depth, practical and accurate coverage of Baku, and further afield in Azerbaijan. The complete insider's guide to living in and loving Azerbaijan Ideal for residents,...
Great Monuments of India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka (Odyssey Guides)
by Shobita Punja
