Journey To Lhasa And Central Tibet is a travelogue written by Sarat Chandra Das, an Indian scholar and explorer who embarked on a journey to Tibet in the late 19th century. The book documents his experiences and observations during his travels through the rugged terrain of Tibet, including his encounters with the local people, their customs, and their way of life.The book begins with Das's journey from Darjeeling to Tibet, where he faced numerous challenges such as harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and ...
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Journey To Lhasa And Central Tibet is a travelogue written by Sarat Chandra Das, an Indian scholar and explorer who embarked on a journey to Tibet in the late 19th century. The book documents his experiences and observations during his travels through the rugged terrain of Tibet, including his encounters with the local people, their customs, and their way of life.The book begins with Das's journey from Darjeeling to Tibet, where he faced numerous challenges such as harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and bureaucratic hurdles. He describes the beauty of the Himalayan landscape and the cultural richness of the region, including the monasteries, temples, and festivals he witnessed.The book also provides a detailed account of his stay in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, where he interacted with Tibetan officials and religious leaders. He describes the architecture of the city, the lifestyle of the residents, and the political and social structure of the Tibetan society.Throughout the book, Das also shares his insights and observations on the Tibetan culture, religion, and history. He provides a comprehensive overview of the Tibetan Buddhism and its practices, as well as the political and economic situation of the region during his time.Overall, Journey To Lhasa And Central Tibet is a fascinating account of a journey to one of the most remote and mysterious regions of the world, written by a scholar who had a deep appreciation for its culture and people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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