Beskrivelse
Follow Iain Campbell as he journeys along the Indus River, tracing its path from Karachi’s mudflats through towering mountain ranges to its source at Mount Kailash. This travelogue offers a deeply personal and vivid portrayal of Pakistan and its stunning landscapes.
An intimate exploration of the Indus River and the rich cultural tapestry of Pakistan.
Iain Campbell’s lifelong fascination with mountains leads him on an epic four-month journey along the Indus River. Starting at its mouth in Karachi, he travels through the Karakorum, Kashmir, and the Himalayas, finally reaching the river’s source at the 'Lion’s Mouth' on Mount Kailash in Ladakh.
His account reveals a Pakistan often misunderstood by the media, highlighting its warm hospitality and deep religious traditions intertwined with some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. Along the way, Campbell encounters a variety of unique experiences, from crocodile-attended Sufi shrines to encounters with local magic men competing with Wahabi clerics, and even the temple of a young Buddhist lama on the Tibetan plateau’s edge.
This engaging narrative offers insights into the spiritual and cultural life connected to the Indus River, making it a must-read for travelers, mountaineers, trekkers, and anyone fascinated by the history and culture of the subcontinent.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Iain Campbell |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Rejsebøger Pakistan |
| Forlag | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781784771607 |
| ISBN-10 | 1784771600 |
| Udgave | 1 |
| Tags | Bradt, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
