In the 1970s, the Nepalese government established an agreement with New Zealand for help in setting up a national park in the Mt Everest region for the Himalayas. Bruce Jefferies, an Assistant Supervising Ranger with New Zealand’s National Park Service, took off for Nepal with his wife Margaret, and three young children. They had little idea of what to expect in this remote, high-altitude environment.

Under the Himalayan Sky is Margaret’s memoir of the time the family spent in Khumbu (Mt Everest), with no running water or electricity, largely cut off from the outside world, living on the traditional local diet of potatoes and tea. In spite of what might be perceived as hardships, the family embraced life amongst the colourfeul and hospitable Sherpa people.

Margaret’s story paints a fascinating portrait of this region of Nepal in the early days before large scale tourism and trekking opened it up to the outside world.
ISBN:9789937623650

Author:Margaret Jefferies

Publisher:Vajra Books/ Vajra Publications

Publish Year:2016

Edition:First Edition

Cover:Paper Back

Subject:Natural History / Wildlife | Religion | Mountaineering | Culture and Customs

Language:English

Remarks:Colour and B&W Photographs.

Pages:303

Religious Books
Religious books found in Nepal encompass a wide range of literature related to different religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and more. These books are essential for spiritual guidance, education, and practice, and are considered sacred by many Nepalese people.
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Nepal, and as such, many religious books are related to it. The most popular ones are the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. These books contain information on Hindu deities, their stories, philosophies, and practices. The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text, is also widely read and revered in Nepal, and is considered the essence of Hindu philosophy. Read More