Nepal - Jürgen Winkler, Mukunda Raj Aryal

KORTE INHOUD

Has anyone who has ever visited Nepal failed to be impressed by this enchanted land? Is very name conjures up the fabled heights of the Himalaya Mountains, which have beckoned audacious travelers from all over the world.
Nepal is, even today, one of the remotest places left on earth, a fact that has stiumlated author Mukunda Raj Aryal and photographer Jürgen Winkler to attempt to portray the heart of the land. Together they take us on an exiting and unique journey across the country, showing the assortment of flora and fauna that thrive in conditions from tropic to arctic, the mountain valleys and the ever changing scenery that leads to the roof of the world. They lead us to hamlets where few have passed before, providing a rare glimpse of the lifestyle of the inhabitants as well as their ancient festivals. And yet, in addition to colourful village life, Nepal claims preeminence for its holy places: the temple of Pashupatinath attracts pilgrims from all over India; Patan, city of a hundred monasteries, and Cha...
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