Chronicles the journey of author Vikram Seth from China, through Tibet and Nepal, to his home in New Delhi, India and his encounter with nomadic Muslims, Chinese officials, and Buddhists.
Looks at the life of French explorer Alexandra David-Neel, focusing on her experiences after she left her husband and traveled to India where she became intrigued with the Buddhist religion, eventually becoming the first Western woman to enter Tibet's Forbidden City, Lhasa.
British author Colin Thubron describes his journey to the mountain peak of Kailas in Tibet, discussing the significance of his journey, and exploring the exotic peoples and landscapes he encountered along the way.
British author Colin Thubron describes his journey to the mountain peak of Kailas in Tibet, discussing the significance of his journey, and exploring the exotic peoples and landscapes he encountered along the way.
A caring scientist and four mountain-climbing explorers risked their lives to keep the Chang Tang chiru, a small, endangered, antelope-like animal, safe from poachers.
