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1. Silk Road - NICK MIDDLETON-

2. Contents Introduction About Mount Kailash Story Meanings

3. Introduction

4. The story is written by Nick Middleton. This chapter is about the narrator's journey from slopes of Ravu to Mount Kailash. This was to complete the kora. Thus, it gives us an account of the journey they experience. Moreover, the main aim of the journey was religious mostly. We see that the author wishes to complete the journey to Mt. Kailash. Thus, to embark on this pilgrimage journey, he chooses a tough one.. Introduction

5. About

6. About Middleton was born in London, England. As a geographer, he has travelled to more than 70 countries. In  Going to Extremes , a  Channel 4  television programme about extreme lifestyles, he experienced life in the hostile conditions that other cultures must endure. Part of his Book Silk Road is included in the NCERT's class 11 textbook.

7. Mount Kailash

8. Mount Kailash Mount Kailash is the highest peak in the Kailash Range. The mountain is located near Lake Manasarovar close to the source of some of the longest Asian rivers: the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, and Ghaghara in India.

9. Story

10. Story Under a flawless half-moon in a pristine blue sky, farewells were exchanged on the morning of departure from Ravu. Lhamo presented a thoughtful gift—a long-sleeved sheepskin coat for the impending journey towards Mount Kailash. Tsetan, our guide, skillfully navigated a shortcut through the Changtang region, unveiling vast plains with occasional gazelles and a majestic herd of wild ass. Solitary drokbas, tending to their flocks, and nomadic tents guarded by fearless Tibetan mastiffs added cultural intrigue to the journey. As we traversed the landscape, the scenery evolved from rolling hills to stony plains, where dust signaled the approach of a galloping kyang herd. Nomads, bundled in warmth, paused to observe our passage, their sheep veering away from our speeding vehicle. Tibetan mastiffs, shaggy and formidable, dashed towards us with fearless determination, a testament to their historical role as hunting dogs along the Silk Road. Tsetan's reassurance about the mountain passes carried a hint of uncertainty, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the terrain. The narrative beautifully captured the remote beauty, cultural nuances, and unpredictable charm of the Changtang journey, creating a vivid tapestry of the farewell morning and the unfolding adventure toward Mount Kailash.

11. Meanings

12. Meanings Ducking Back – going inside and then coming out Drokba – Shepherd Billowed – filled with air; swelled out Manoeuvres – military exercises Flocks – a group of birds Evasive – slippery

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