Between Heaven and Earth

The highest mountain range on Earth, the Himalayas, despite its size, is not a separating barrier for faith and trade, at most an obstacle. A dense network of paths supplies people with goods and information even in the most remote corners. The Indian teachings of Buddha spread across the entire region via a variety of routes, enriching it culturally. Along the 2700-kilometer mountain range, small kingdoms emerged that lasted for many centuries. One of the most profound connoisseurs of this fascinating region, the travel writer and filmmaker Bruno Baumann, has followed the ancient paths on the world's highest "pedestrian zone," through Nepal, Mustang, Ladakh, and Eastern Tibet. Following in the footsteps of earlier empires, Baumann explores the cultural and scenic treasures of the Himalayas. Encounters with people are particularly close to his heart. His richly illustrated book tells of the tension between tradition and modernity, in which climate change is increasingly playing a role.


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