Nepal Himalaya: A Journey through Time

Contents: Foreword. A journey through time, reflections on 40 years in Nepal.  1. A great white dream in the sky. 2. Infinite and infinitesimal. 3. After dusk. 4. On the trails. 5. Rocks, clouds, ice and water. 6. A restless magic. 7. The load bearers of the Khumbu. 8. in the land of Lo. 9. The lost valley, Nar and Phu. Epilogue, in memoriam. Photographer’s note. Acknowledgements.

From the foreword: The country of Nepal has recently suffered greatly with both natural and man made disasters. 

This beautiful book with its stark and startling black and white images shows us the very essence of Nepal's mountains and Himalayan peoples, evoking the unparalleled scenery, resilience and charm of this extraordinary country. Sujoy Das has a long association with Nepal, leading many treks throughout the length and breadth of the country. 

The epilogue in memory of the terrible earthquakes of April and May 2015 is particularly poignant, and reminds us of the harsh realities of mountain life in this seismically active zone. Climate change has resulted in droughts, floods and melting glaciers, and driven many of the younger population to abandon their hill villages to seek work overseas. 

Lisa Choegyal’s introduction and captions remind us how key tourism has been in bringing benefits to local communities since trekking first began in the mid-1960s. 

Even today, trekking and mountaineering are essential to help restore the economy after the earthquakes. Visitors to Nepal not only bring money to rebuild lives after the massive destruction of villages, but also bring hope that the world cares about Nepal’s plight. 

This book conveys the magic and beauty, and is an exciting new addition to the body of work inspired by the Nepal Himalaya.