Description
- Print length: 184 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited
- Publication date: 11 December 2016
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
- ISBN-10: 9789385755880
- ISBN-13: 978-9385755880
Availability: In Stock
Thamel
SKU: 9789385755880
Original price was: ₹399.00.₹291.27Current price is: ₹291.27.
Discover the vibrant transformation of Thamel, Kathmandu’s iconic district, from a quiet rural village to a global counterculture hub. In this captivating biography of a place, author Rabi Thapa revisits his youth, weaving together history, memoir, and sharp reportage. Explore the layered past of Thamel’s temples and monasteries, the stories of its founders, and the electrifying ‘flower-power’ sixties. Experience the evolution of modern Thamel through encounters with its diverse residents, from street kids and entrepreneurs to those drawn by its enduring allure. “Thamel” offers a vivid portrait of a dynamic neighborhood, reflecting Kathmandu’s social fabric and the West’s fascination with the East. Perfect for readers of travel memoirs and urban history.
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