It gives me great pleasure to inform you that my new book Nepal Himalaya - A Journey Through Time with Text by Lisa Choegyal, Drawings by Paula Sengupta and a Foreword by Reinhold Messner will be launched in Kathmandu on Sunday September 18th 2016 at the historic Dwarikas Hotel at 4 pm.
I would be delighted if some of you who are in Kathmandu could attend the launch. Lisa, Paula and I would be present. I would be making a short 20 minute presentation on the book.
Some of the recommendations of our book are below:
‘Sympathetically capturing the majestic scenery and evolving lifestyles of Nepal's mountain landscape, I applaud Sujoy Das’ extraordinary images in this glorious celebration of its resilient inhabitants. Lisa Choegyal’s text and captions add context and a personal perspective of how tourism has contributed to the country that is so much part of my life.’
Sir Chris Bonington CVO CBE DL, British mountaineer, writer and philanthropist
‘I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the mountains of Nepal. Sujoy Das' arresting black and white images capture the essence of my country and its people. Moreover Lisa Choegyal, who has long been involved with conservation and tourism development in Nepal, vibrantly describes how the country that we hold so dear first opened its door to visitors.’
Dr Hemanta R Mishra, Nepali ecologist, wildlife biologist and conservation leader
‘This captivating book by Sujoy Das and Lisa Choegyal brought back memories of my fifty five years savouring the beautiful mountains and people of Nepal.’
Captain M.S. Kohli, Indian mountaineer and author
The large mani wall above Namche Bazaar |
The stupa at Bodhnath |
A monastery courtyard in Kagbeni |
Mingma Chopel Gurung, a resident of Nar village |
Annapurna II and Gangapurna from Ngawal on the Annapurna Circuit |
NEPAL HIMALAYA
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Photographs by Sujoy Das Text by Lisa Choegyal
Foreword by Reinhold Messner
Published by VAJRA BOOKS, Kathmandu, Nepal.
ISBN NO 978-9937-623-57-5
Available at