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From Trans-Himalaya: Discoveries and Adventures in Tibet by Sven Hedin (1913). MacMillan: London

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From Trade and Trade Routes in Ancient India by Moti Chandra (1977).

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Results of a Scientific Mission to India and High Asia
1854-57
http://dsr.nii.ac.jp/toyobunko/XII-4-2/V-5/page-hr/0029.html.en

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In 1805 Nepal spread as far as the Sutlej River, in what is now Himachal Pradesh. The old fort at the top of our valley on Hatu Peak was a defensive Gurkha garrison, facing a combined enemy of the British and the Sikhs.

  • HOME
    • INQUIRE TO BOOK >
      • GETTING TO THE FARM
    • OUR STORY
    • THE FARM STAY: A SHORT VIDEO
    • WRITINGS from the ORCHARD
    • ADOPT A TREE
    • FAQs
  • ACCOMMODATION & TARIFF
    • WORKATION
    • HOUSE RULES
    • TESTEMONIALS
  • THE ORCHARD KITCHEN
    • FROM THE KITCHEN GARDEN
    • TO OUR PLATES
  • WORKSHOPS & COURSES
    • CHEESE MAKING COURSE
    • SAUSAGE MAKING
    • BEER
    • SOURDOUGH BREADMAKING
  • RETREATS
    • YOGA & MEDITATION >
      • FOOD
    • WRITER'S RETREAT >
      • WRITING RETREAT
    • ART RETREATS >
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    • POETRY RESIDENCY >
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