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Himalaya - Michael Palin

Description: ISBN 0753819902 / Author: Michael Palin / Genre: Travel

Newest Review: ... the places which really are well off the beaten track. For example he attends the worlds highest game of polo played up the ... more

... Himalayan plains at the Shandur Pass. In Pakistan he visits a diverse group of people hidden amongst the Kalash Valley, these people's customs, dress and culture bear no resemblance to the rest of the country and there is no clue as to their original history. During 'the time of the month' these women are not allowed to work and are segregated from the rest of the community for a 'rest'. Doesn't that sound nice girls? Palin details his treck part of the way up towards Everest, K2 and many of the other highest points ...more

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Himalaya - Michael Palin: On Top of the World. (766 words)
by nickyturnill - written on 17.03.06 (Very useful, 157 readings)
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Michael Palin does it again! His sixth travelogue 'Himalaya' is a fascinating day by day diary account of his six month, 3,000 mile journey across central Asia and the World's greatest mountain range between 12 May 2003 - 7 April 2004. Palin travels through some of the most diverse and interesting countries in the world:- Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, China and Bangladesh and his account of this trip makes for a fascinating and enlightening read. This wonderful hardback illustarted book complete with stunning photography and maps detailing the lengthy journey makes an excellent coffee table book and even if you arn't interested in reading the ...

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