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Finding Shangri La: Visions of Ladakh and Spiti

 
Mahendra Singh (Author)
Synopsis

Ancient adventurers have often spoken of a mystical land of perfect harmony and eternal bliss nestled in the forbidding remoteness of the Tibetan Plateau – the legendary Shangri La. No one has managed to pinpoint its exact location on a map. In the local belief system, Shangri La may well not be a place at all but rather the mental state of a pure and exalted body, speech and mind.

 

Fascinated by this concept, the photographer and author Mahendra Singh set out on its quest. Most of it currently occupied by China, the Tibetan Plateau has been significantly distorted over time under state pressure. Therefore, the author travelled through some of the last surviving remnants of authentic Tibetan life found in the valleys of Ladakh and Spiti; often and justifiably referred to as ‘Little Tibet’.

 

He travelled through remote valleys, ventured across stark landscapes and visited the improbable green oases of human habitation, culture and religion, to bring together this comprehensive portrait of the region through his vivid photographs and meticulously researched text. This book aims to take the readers on a journey of discovery and reflection, and hopefully, a little further along the path to finding their own Shangri La.

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About the author

Mahendra Singh

Mahendra Singh, Chief Engineer (Retd.) from Central Public Works Department, Government of India has passed out brilliantly in engineering degree and became an officer of Indian Engineering Services. He contributed several papers for National and International Seminars on technical and Departmental matters. He handled several prestigious projects successfully drawing high degree of appreciations from the Govt. Authorities. He was in the news of National Media and Parliament (Questions) for resisting with his life the mafia attack on him, launched on behalf of the swindlers of public funds, due to his rendering the public service uncompromisingly.

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Bibliographic information

Title Finding Shangri La: Visions of Ladakh and Spiti
Format Hardcover
Date published: 15.10.2021
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher Roli Books
Language: English
isbn 8195124879, 9788195124879
length 224p.