- Bradt Travel Guide
- Date: 2008-11-25
- ISBN: 9781841622040
- Area: Asia
Bradt Travel Guide Shangri-La: A Travel Guide to the Himalayan Dream
Shangri-La is one of the most evocative myths of our time - so powerful that it has entered the dictionary as a synonym for paradise.As myths go, it is a young one: Shangri-La made its debut with the 1933 publication of British author James Hilton’s novel, Lost Horizon. No sooner was Shangri-La created by Hilton than a host of places staked claims to being the real location that inspired the book. This guide to the mythical site of Shangri-La is rooted in the glorious reality of the Himalaya, encompassing parts of southwest China, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim and Ladakh. It forms a concise guide to the most remote areas of the region, with a focus on major mountain peaks, and some well-chosen treks in each area.
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