Introduction Tourism in a broader sense has existed for a long time in the Himalayas: in the form ofpilgrimage to Hindu sanctuaries that are located high up in the mountains.

It is said that a lifetime is not enough to explore the Himalayas. The high peaks, serene lakes and rugged mountain slopes have helped create unique cultures that weave nature

Introduction The Himalayas, one of the most breathtaking and culturally rich regions in the world, are not only famous for their towering peaks but also for the diverse tribes that

For some 200 years the Sikkim region (now a state in India) and the kingdom of Bhutan have been safety valves for the absorption of the excess population of eastern Nepal. More Sherpa now

At 14,200 ft above sea-level, surrounded by the trans Himalayan range, I was looking forward to seeing the yak, for which I had travelled from Mysore to Kibber village in