About the Book: The Other Shangri-La
"Want to know more about the worlds highest town that is also the birthplace of
important lamas; the worlds largest monastery and highest slum; a 'Beauty Valley
famed since antiquity for its good-looking and strong-minded women; a pilgrim
circuit once terrorized by bandit monks; and a small town that gave birth to
Chinas favourite love song? Then grab a copy of The 'Other Shangri-La. It is a
lucidly-written narrative of Shivaji Das and his wifes adventurous journey
through the Sino-Tibetan frontier land of western Sichuan."
About the Author: Shivaji Das
"For India-born Shivaji Das, who now calls Singapore his home,