{"product_id":"the-land-of-flying-lamas-other-real-travel-stories-from-the-indian-himalaya-gaurav-punj","title":"The Land of Flying Lamas \u0026 Other Real Travel Stories From the Indian Himalaya - Gaurav Punj","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEscape the crowded hill stations, step beyond the commercial mall roads, and discover the raw, untouched magic of the \"Other Himalaya.\" Written by veteran explorer Gaurav Punj, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eThe Land of Flying Lamas\u003c\/i\u003e features ten breathtaking, real-life travel memoirs spanning ten distinct regions of the Indian mountain ranges.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFrom the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh and the valley passes of Kashmir and Himachal to the mystical ridges of Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, this captivating anthology serves as the ultimate roadmap to the real Himalaya. This isn't a book about standard sightseeing points or predictable tourist traps; it is a celebration of pristine, rolling green meadows where wild alpine flowers bloom, bubbly glacial streams run completely uninterrupted, and remote passes lead to legendary, magical lands where folklore whispers of flying lamas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTold through the authentic, unvarnished experiences of ordinary travelers, these ten stories serve as practical yet deeply poetic inspiration for your next big adventure—whether you are planning a memorable family vacation, a high-octane mountain trek, or a soul-searching solo expedition. To make this volume an even more indispensable asset for your shelf, it includes an exclusive, specialized chapter by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"408\"\u003eRujuta Diwekar, India’s top fitness professional and celebrity nutritionist\u003c\/b\u003e. Diwekar breaks down the profound physiological benefits of mountain trekking, offering expert advice on how to condition your body and exactly what to eat to conquer the high altitudes with absolute vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy This Himalayan Travel Anthology Belongs on Your Shelf:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePan-Himalayan Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e Seamlessly connects diverse regional narratives from Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal, Garhwal, Kumaon, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh under one cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCelebrity Fitness \u0026amp; Nutrition Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a bonus chapter by Rujuta Diwekar, combining literary armchair travel with expert, real-world health and dietary hacks for trekkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic and Witty Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by a Berkeley graduate and veteran trek organizer whose deep, unconditional love for the peaks shines through every humorous and reflective page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52417384186139,"sku":null,"price":424.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71P7Q_bmvtL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782711985","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/the-land-of-flying-lamas-other-real-travel-stories-from-the-indian-himalaya-gaurav-punj","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}