Where the Indus Is Young: A Winter in Baltistan

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An adventurous travel memoir about a mother and daughter exploring the remote Himalayan region of Baltistan during winter.

Author	Dervla Murphy
ISBN	9789387164642
Year Of Publication	2018
Pages	280
Language	ENGLISH
Binding	papreback
Publisher	Speaking Tiger

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ISBN: 9789387164642
Year Of Publication: 2018
Pages : 280

Language : english
Binding : paperback
Publisher: speaking tiger

Overview

Set in the mid-1970s, the book follows Dervla Murphy and her young daughter Rachel as they travel through Baltistan, near Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Murphy describes the region’s dramatic landscapes, difficult mountain routes, local customs and encounters with Balti people. Her observations combine practical adventure with humour and cultural curiosity.

MEET AUTHOR

Dervla Murphy (1931–2022) was an Irish travel writer renowned for her independent journeys through remote regions of the world. Her writing combines vivid descriptions, personal observations and an interest in the lives of the people she encounters.

Book Summary

This travel memoir chronicles Murphy’s winter expedition through Baltistan with her daughter and their mule, Hallam. The journey takes them through the Indus Gorge and the Karakoram mountains, where they face difficult conditions and discover the hospitality and traditions of local communities. The book offers an engaging account of adventure, resilience and cultural discovery.

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