Adrift – A Junket Junkie In Europe is my debut endeavour at writing something beyond the stipulated 500-1000 worded column. It was first introduced to a select audience of book lovers at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Followed by a launch at Chandigarh in the summer of 2010. It would be prudent to point out at this juncture that it has been well received, if the media coverage, the reviews and readers’ comments are to be readily believed.
My work-in-progress, the documenting of colonial heritage along the Old Hindustan-Tibet Road, is an outcome of my long-standing romance with the Himalayas.
This picture marks the end of an arduous trek / road trip of ten days as I mapped the ancient route for my book. This spot also marks the end of the historical trail in India before it descends into Tibet beyond no-man’s land.
More recently, I have co-authored two travel guides for Lonely Planet: Short Escapes from Bengaluru & Short Escapes from Delhi.
I’ve lapped through almost every review on your pages here, esp the ‘Food’ articles!
I haven’t read a well written book in ages, not because I don’t read enough but because there aren’t too many who can write enough to ensnare you right into it … but you definitely have me reading every juicy bit here, a feast for reading junkies and I haven’t read ‘Adrift – A Junket Junkie In Europe’ yet; some thing to look forward to.
Short ‘you writings are a whole some experience’!
Thanks a lot, Bhavna. Glad I could ensnare you long enough!
I like your life.
So do I
Having traveled extensively in the Himalayas I can understand your passion. The Hindustan-Tibet road is a fantastic subject and I am sure I would be one of the many readers wanting to learn more about this route. Unfortunately the political situation now makes it uncrossable for the foreseeable future. I do remember after reading your wonderful blog about my 1000 km journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa on the Nepal-China “friendship” highway.
Thank you. It is heartening to know of at least one more person awaiting my next book. The first being me
And yes, it is rather sad that a lot of destinations are now out of reach of the traveller thanks to strife.
i happen to be the third person then!
Merci
Hi!
I really enjoyed reading the Manali article, specially since I had gone for a trip there this summer! Brought back the Manali mood, big time!
Thanks, Aradhika. We at Cutting Loose aim to please!
One more person waiting …
Oh my! I’m feeling the pressure
your book makes me even more resolute to jump on a plane and go see what i had left unseen. but this time round, with only a small bag on my back! well written, visual and fantastic descriptions! can’t wait for your next Write!
Thank you, Simmu! And, welcome to Cutting Loose
Hello! When’s the book coming out? I’m greatly looking forward to reading it, and using it as a guidebook. I’m interested to know how ancient you think it might be. A friend of mine in Italy is putting together a Global Network of Ancient Ways http://www.facebook.com/pages/Global-Network-of-Ancient-Ways/218998568114634 and it’s quite exciting to think that theoretically there’s a way of walking from Rukhla, to the Silk Road, to our place in Italy, which is on the ancient Via Romea, from Stade to Rome. Let us know when it’s published! Mike
Hi Mike, hopefully this year (fingers crossed)! The topic has recently evinced interest in a few publishers. Will certainly keep you posted once its out.
The Global Network of Ancient Ways appears to be an incredible initiative, kudos to your friend. The route I refer to is an arterial course of the Silk Road, its commercial viability not escaping the East India Company which commissioned its formal engineering in the mid-1800s. There existed however, a vibrant trade tradition between India and Tibet along that “route” way, way before that…